Class Collaborate

Class Collaborate (formerly Blackboard Collaborate) is now part of the Class family.

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External Collaborate Resources

Links marked with a ↗︎ symbol go to Blackboard documentation. 

To maintain the highest continuity of service possible during COVID-19, Blackboard disabled certain non-essential features in Collaborate that can impact overall system stability. These features are:

  • Timer (a countdown timer that helps with classroom time management) 
  • Chat typing indicator (a visual indicator that someone is typing but have not yet completed their thought. The chat feature itself will still be available.) 
  • Netstats indicator (a visual indicator of connection quality next to each user)  

Use our Collaborate Cheat Sheet to get started. 

Collaborate provides the following browser support resources:

Supported browsers:

Watch the Skill Builder Collaborate webinar recording (August 2021)

Getting Started Guides

Check the Known Issues with Collaborate Ultra database. ↗︎

What's New in Bb Collaborate 

April 2021

  • 25 videos at a time in Gallery view

  • Whiteboard editing tools are easier to see. 

  • The Clear whiteboard tool is now a trash can
  • The Remove attendee option is now the last option in the Attendee controls menu

March 2020

  • AI chatbot available on some error pages and Report an Issue panel
  • Disconnection after 12 hours

January 2021

  • AI chatbot support via My Settings panel.
  • Availability status for recordings

December 2020

  • Chat mentions
  • Message formatting

October 2020

  • Profanity filter now includes English, Spanish, and French
  • Check recording status

September 2020 (upcoming)

  • Private recording links
  • Recording reminder

Review previous updates here or full release notes from Bb.