Blackboard Collaborate 2016 Higher Education World class collaboration and engagement tools for anytime, anywhere access

Welcome to the new Collaborate

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Top 10 Applications & Uses XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

Academic Institutions Use Collaborate in Many Ways Distance learning Professional development Virtual office hours Remote guest lectures Conferences & seminars Student projects & collaboration Mentoring & tutoring Research collaboration Blended learning programs Faculty meetings & networking XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

1. Distance Learning BENEFITS: Increase enrolment TOOLS: Promotion to moderator HD Audio, Chat Whiteboard Application Sharing Breakout Rooms Polling Recorder Promotion to BENEFITS: Increase enrolment Accommodate working professionals & families Capture all learning XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

2. Professional Development BENEFITS: Train teachers in a cost-effective manner Train faculty on a regular basis Maintain skills Provide immediate help when needed Collaboration on Research Grant Research Mentoring MORE BENEFITS: Easy to use Highly interactive Extend reach Increase participation Provide timely training Save travel costs Merge all campuses & centers Professional Conferences XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

3. Virtual Office Hours TOOLS: Raise hand on entry for doorbell Preload contact info Recording Whiteboard Breakout Waiting Room BENEFITS: Work from home Work from Starbucks, WiFi environments Improve test scores by being available night before the exam Be available to your students & colleagues XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

4. Remote Presenters & Guest Speakers BENEFITS: Bring in experts to the classroom to inspire students Save travel expense incurred by bringing them to physical campus Increase chances of getting celebs by reducing their commitment Create engaging learning environments for students Sessions can be recorded and made available to users TOOLS: Audio adjustment Webcam Turn off chat to limit distraction (mod view only) Co-Moderator XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

5. Conferences & Seminars BENEFITS: Global reach for conference Not everyone can travel to conferences Record presentations Interactive sessions TOOLS: Session Attendance Report Break Out Rooms MP4 Recordings XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

6. Student Projects & Collaboration BENEFITS: Improve student performance Shy students are more active Students collaborate from home or dorm Recordings can be reviewed by faculty TOOLS: Presenter mode Breakout Rooms Recordings XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

7. Mentoring & Tutoring BENEFITS: Academic help with scheduled or drop-in tutoring sessions with students 1 on 1 or small group tutoring Facilitate social network & peer to peer learning Be readily available for students during internships & practicum Career & financial aid counseling TOOLS: Breakout Rooms Application Sharing Whiteboard MP4 Recording XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

8. Research Collaboration BENEFITS: Communicate with colleagues located globally Recording sessions are a powerful tool for absence team members TOOLS: File Transfer Chat for links and questions Breakout rooms Application Sharing XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

9. Blended Learning BENEFITS: Leverage specialized teachers Share regional experiences TOOLS: Webcam HD Audio/Duet Application sharing Recording Chat XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

10. Faculty Meetings & Networking BENEFITS: Make recording sessions available if anyone misses meeting Quickly deliver new policies or security updates Create instant “minutes” to any meeting TOOLS: Share files (ppt) Application Share Chat multi point video MP4 recording XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

Access and experience, simplified Sessions are entirely browser based. No need for Java or downloading launchers Careful attention going in to the user experience to remove clutter and unnecessary clicks XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

Cutting-edge media technology Award-winning WebRTC technology Efficient, high-definition media delivery adapts to each user’s connection Pioneering a new era in education- focused web conferencing XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

A sleek, intuitive interface for the modern user HD Audio and Video Responsive design Sharp, fast App Sharing Easy file sharing Real-time annotations Hand-raise participation XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

Focused on education Designed to accommodate varying instructional strategies Short learning curve for instructors & students - super easy to use Integrated with teaching & learning systems Online Learning Project-Based Learning Blended Learning Flipped Classroom Professional Development Virtual Classroom XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX XX

Why our customers love Blackboard Collaborate Blackboard Collaborate Delivers on Multiple Teaching & Learning Use Cases as Shared by our Customers Why our customers love Blackboard Collaborate “Collaborate 2015 smooth’s out start-up time with a quick and easy entry point for students and instructors” --Customer, Tech Preview 2015 “Having a mobile collaboration app, such as Blackboard Collaborate mobile web conferencing, will be the icing on the cake for our campus to provide the innovative degree programs our students so richly deserve. -- Marcel Brechtoldt, System Admin-Principal and Senior Lecturer, University of Missouri-St. Louis “An instructor came to me wanting to use Second Life for virtual office hours. I asked him what his goals were and he said he wanted to be accessible to students and have it be more personal than text on a screen. As soon as I was done showing the video and screen sharing in Blackboard Collaborate’s enterprise instant messenger, he was SOLD.” — Jane Himmel, Associate Director, Center for Distributed Learning, University of North Texas. “When I saw Collaborate 2015, I did my happy dance. The technology is as crystal-clear as they say it is. This will help with multiple needs, including career services & interview practice” -- Customer, Tech Preview 2015 “Love the responsive design of Collaborate 2015” --Customer, Tech Preview 2015