Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate)
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate)
About Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate)
Blackboard Collaborate is an online collaborative learning solution which enables employees to fulfill training requirements anywhere, anytime, with audio, video and webcam support, file sharing, and mobile collaboration, plus an interactive whiteboard, chat functionality, and more.
Today’s geographically dispersed workforces, flexible hours and demanding work schedules can make in-person training and development expensive and inconsistent, if not impossible. Organizations need a dynamic tool that allows learners to be actively engaged virtually, participating in training, gaining new skills, and learning from their peers “face-to-face” no matter where they are. Blackboard Collaborate's browser-based and download-free, one-click virtual classroom and online collaboration tool leads to rapid adoption with minimal hand-holding. With broadened device support and a powerful mobile app, participation is possible anytime, anywhere.
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- Industry: Higher Education
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Pros and Cons and my experience
Reviewed on 2022/06/03
This application solves well in my profession as a lecturer and as a student as well. It benefits...
This application solves well in my profession as a lecturer and as a student as well. It benefits both those who manage the sessions, as well as the students or participants in general.
Pros
I really like the virtual classroom and the various tools it has to manage the sessions and interact with the participants, and know the internet connection that each participant has.
Cons
It is not a very easy platform to use, you have to understand it first or practice to master it. There are some tools that can be improved, such as screen sharing, permissions to record and manage the session (which others can't easily do), and fast connection to sessions.
- Industry: Health, Wellness & Fitness
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
A Necessary Platform in the Face of the Decline of Face to Face Classes
Reviewed on 2022/06/27
I love blackboard collaborate. It saved my education during the pandemic. The most useful feature...
I love blackboard collaborate. It saved my education during the pandemic. The most useful feature for me is the ease of access to recordings. Unlike other platforms, the recordings are stored directly on the platform and do not require the host or lecturer to directly send the recording to participants. The platform is so easy to use and mimics the structure of a real classroom.
Pros
Ease of Navigation
User friendly
Multiple avenues of communication (video, audio and live chat)
Break out rooms options for group collaboration during classes
Ability to schedule and create multiple classes that can be conducted simultaneously without disrupting each other
Hands up feature
Polls
Recordings available
Cons
Initial learning curve as the platform is not similar to others that’s i’ve used before.
- Industry: Writing & Editing
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
There are better softwares
Reviewed on 2023/06/13
Pros
Chat and private chat are useful, hand raising tool is useful
Cons
It takes forever to connect, audio is delayed. Mics randomly come on.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Understanding Blackboard Collaborate
Reviewed on 2021/11/22
The overall experience is good as the demands form the software are being met
The overall experience is good as the demands form the software are being met
Pros
The software is suited for online classes.
The software has what is described as two factors authentication prior to sharing sound and video
Cons
The bandwidth needed to participate on this platform is high therefore a strong network connection is needed to actively participate.
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Zoom WorkplaceReasons for Switching to Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate)
Functionality of the software is more suited than the other softwares- Industry: Media Production
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 6.0 /10
Workable, but lacking in reliability
Reviewed on 2020/10/10
Pros
Great for large groups, has enough features to keep up with the competition including: breakout rooms which work great, screen sharing, whiteboard for demonstrations, moderating for a smooth meeting flow. It's somewhat easy to use, so that's always a plus.
Cons
My biggest problem is reliability and stability. The software has crashed on me quite often, even with a robust and very capable laptop. For a software that's supposed to make collaboration easy, these issues are big drawbacks for me, and it's why we switched back to our original software.
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate).Q. What type of pricing plans does Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) offer?
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) offers the following pricing plans:
- Pricing model: Free Version, Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
Contact Blackboard directly for detailed pricing information.
Q. Who are the typical users of Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate)?
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) has the following typical customers:
2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000
Q. What languages does Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) support?
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) support mobile devices?
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) supports the following devices:
Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) integrate with?
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) integrates with the following applications:
CANVAS, Schoology
Q. What level of support does Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) offer?
Class for Web (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
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