BACK on the list in 2020
Blackboard Collaborate offers a social, interactive learning experience with virtual classrooms, online conferencing and instant messaging. (Previously: Elluminate)
Website: blackboard.com/online-collaborative-learning/blackboard-collaborate.html
Cost: Commercial. Free Trial
Availability: Online
Ranking on the 2020 sub-lists
| Top 100 Tools for Personal Learning: – |
Top 100 Tools for Workplace Learning: – |
Top 100 Tools for Education: 72 |
Overall rankings in the 14 surveys: 2007-2020
| 2020: 127 | 2019: – | 2018: – | 2017: – | 2016: 123 | 2015: 77 | 2014: 71 |
| 2013: 66 | 2012: 50 | 2011: 60 | 2010: 35 | 2009: 43 | 2008: 50 | 2007: 50 |
Comments from some of those who selected Blackboard Collaborate as one of their top tools
“During the lockdown, I used Blackboard Collaborate to teach Dutch. It was great that I could make small groups, so students could practice speaking the language. Also, by sending polls it was easier to involve all students.” Kirsten, Dutch Language Teacher, Netherlands, 2020
Quick Guide to Blackboard Collaborate
Here you will find basic guidance and links on how to use Blackboard Collaborate for teaching, training, learning and development.
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