Center for eLearning

Blackboard Collaborate Essentials

Blackboard Collaborate is a web-conferencing platform that allows groups to meet, present and collaborate synchronously online. It allows instructors to: 

  • Have discussions using voice, video or text chat
  • Write, draw and paste images on a shared whiteboard
  • Present materials imported from PowerPoint
  • Conduct polls and give quizzes
  • Simultaneously view webpages, video and other multimedia
  • Create breakout room to allow work to be completed in smaller groups
  • Screen share to show a live view of the screen on your computer
  • Record sessions for later viewing or review
  • Host guest speakers
  • Hold virtual office hours

Participants in this workshop can attend in person or connect online via Blackboard Collaborate. Instructions will be sent in the confirmation email. 

Register today!

Session Dates

Thursday, October 22nd, 1:30pm - 3:30pm (Face-to-Face)