Blackboard Collaborate allows faculty and students to meet in an online space using features such as video and/or audio chat, whiteboard, slideshow, and screen sharing. In conjunction with Blackboard Organizations, Blackboard Collaborate can also be used by staff to facilitate departmental meetings and training.
Features
- Desktop and mobile web conferencing
- Built-in phone conferencing
- Dynamic whiteboard content reusable across platforms
- Ability to edit content
- Multi-platform and low-bandwidth support
- Universal accessibility, including for those with disabilities
Eligibility
- Available to all current USC faculty, staff, and students.
- If your department or group would like to use Blackboard Collaborate for departmental meetings and training, please visit https://blackboardhelp.usc.edu/blackboard-organizations.
Pricing
- Blackboard Collaborate is a free service.
Helpful Links
- Log in to Blackboard using your USC NetID and password: https://blackboard.usc.edu/. Blackboard Collaborate is listed under the Tools link located on the left navigation menu in your course or organization.
- Blackboard Help for students and faculty: https://blackboardhelp.usc.edu/blackboard-collaborate/
- Send an email to blackboard@usc.edu for assistance.
- Open a Request Ticket for Blackboard on the ITS Service Portal.
- Search for How-To instructions and knowledge-based articles on the ITS Service Portal.
ITS Support
- The ITS Service Desk provides support to the USC community 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Call (213) 740-5555 and choose option 2 to receive assistance.
- Report an Issue on the ITS Service Portal.
- Search for information on the ITS Service Portal.
- Email consult@usc.edu for support from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm.