Blackboard has announced the end of support for Class Collaborate. The 2024/25 Semester 2 will be the last semester in which we use Class Collaborate services.
Below is a function mapping table comparing Class Collaborate and Zoom, along with support resources to ease course instructors in transitioning from Class Collaborate to Zoom in the upcoming summer semester.
| Comparison table |
Zoom |
Class Blackboard |
Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
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Record class session |
Schedule the Class Session at Blackboard, start the meeting, and begin recording during the class. |
In Zoom, instructors can restrict student access to the class session for recording purposes by enabling the option titled "Only authenticated users can join meetings" when scheduling the Zoom class session. 
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Session capacity |
500 |
500 |
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|
Make Class recordings available to students |
With one click in Zoom, the recording becomes available. User Manual |
Recordings will be available to students when they are ready. |
In Zoom, instructors can use the trim function to edit recordings before releasing them to students. |
|
Breakout rooms for class discussion |
Breakout rooms / pre-assign breakout rooms |
Breakout rooms with groups from Blackboard course students |
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Polls / Chat |
Yes |
Yes |
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Additionally, please find more resources from our previous workshop and PowerPoint presentation at the following links: PPT and Recording.
If you need further information or assistance, please contact the IT HelpCentre (Tel: 2766 5900, WhatsApp / WeChat: 6577 9669) or reach out to us via the IT Online ServiceDesk.
