Real Time Collaboration Tools
Blackboard real-time collaboration tools are used to hold synchronous discussions as well as share web sites or course materials.
The resource is split into two separate applications; Lightweight Chat or Virtual "Lecture Hall" Classroom. The Lightweight Chat allows students to hold synchronous conversations in a chat window similar to Instant Messaging. The Lecture Hall allows participants to pull in content posted in the Blackboard course site as well as text message.
Important! The first time anyone joins either a Lightweight Chat or Virtual Classroom session they must download a Java Applet. This application is free and available in every Blackboard course site when you join a real time chat session.
Instant Messaging, SKYPE, and Elluminate are also used to promote real time communication. Review your course information to become familiar with the tools your professor plans to use.
