Blackboard Collaborate Reviews & Product Details - Page 14

I use this software mainly as a participant in national-wide organizational calls. It is so helpful and easy to use. I really enjoy the ability to watch the webinars, participate in surveys in real-time, and review slides alongside the presentation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I'm not sure if the survey icon could be different, but the moderator usually needs to prompt the audience each time to let them know that is the way to participate in the surveys. But other that I don't really have any dislikes with the software. Possibly the overall look could be updated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I enjoy being able to remotely meet with people. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's clunky, first time users have to download and it is not intuitive at all. Like I said above, it gets the job done, but would not be my first choice as a virtual meeting space. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I like that I have many interactive tools for all pupils who log into my sessions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I wish the links within my powerpoint that I upload would be live links for people to click on while in a session. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I think the best feature about Blackboard Collaborate is that it integrates with email, so you don't have this completely separate entity you have to constantly check for updates on. Blackboard will notify you when you have updates, added assignments, or messages. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The live class function can be pretty glitchy at times. Sometimes the PowerPoints uploaded won't work, will stall out, or will work on your end, but not the students'. That can be frustrating when you are managing an entirely online class. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Blackboard is easy to navigate for students and faculty. The menu options are flexible to meet the needs of the class and it is not difficult to upload documents, send email communications and change user roles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The over all look of the site is outdated and messy. It is more functional than aesthetic. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Easy to use. Browser accessible. Streamlined, clean interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The redesigned Collaborate is missing some essential tools like file sharing, recording a chat transcript, and a private chat option between instructor & student(s). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It's used throughout campus so it's the best we've got here at Chico State.

It is easy to use and has a simple layout. It's easy to check classes and be notified when there is an upcoming test or assignment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I work in the IT department on campus. Blackboard has not been helpful with troubleshooting questions. I would like to see a better customer support system with Blackboard Collaborate.

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The 12.6 version has all the features you expect in web conferencing (and many you'll never know are there). It is scalable to many users without experiencing any performance issues. The VoIP, app sharing, chat are easy to use and the file sharing, chat, and participants are all visible in the recordings. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The web-based SAS system is very challenging (12.6 version). It requires Java which is not that easy to use with the Mac OS. The software requires Java so if you are in managed environment users will need to have someone update Java. If you move over to the Blackboard Ultra (web-based conferencing) it simplifies the user experience but lacks some of the features in the 12.6 version (no breakout rooms, chat and participant list not visible in recordings, etc.). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

It was easy to hold conferences with others and share websites and documents. Comparable to other programs out on the market, but with the association with Blackboard, it feels more "educational." The software helps to engage online students and make online learning feel more like a real life classroom. With Blackboard Collaborate, it's easy to take learning on the go! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Often, the connection would drop and it would take a few minutes for students, or myself, to reconnect to the platform. Moderating questions was often difficult at times, especially if there were multiple questions coming in at once. Most of the issues I encountered were connection related, which is understandable when operating something like this on a college campus with multiple users using the same connection. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

I love being able to teach my graduate course on this platform. Students are able to access my course easily and quickly. We are also able to meet in my virtual classroom on a regular basis and interact virtually. I love being able to access my course and engage with students synchronously and asynchronously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

At times when we are in a virtual session there can be glitches including getting kicked out. Additionally, sometimes Blackboard and Java do not work well together. This is frustrating because some Java updates make it difficult to sue Blackboard. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.