eSAFETY GUIDE

Blackboard Collaborate

13+
Minimum age according to Blackboard Collaborate
13+ Minimum age according to Blackboard Collaborate

What is Blackboard Collaborate?

Blackboard Collaborate, by Blackboard Inc., is a web video conferencing and webinar platform used for online teaching and learning. It allows you to create virtual classrooms and online meeting spaces to share and discuss presentation and learning materials, through audio, video and chat tools. Webinar rooms include a collaborative whiteboard tool that allows students to interact with each other and their teacher in real time. Webinars can be recorded so that students can access them at another time. 

Collaborate opens in your browser, so you don't have to install any software to join a session.

Website: blackboard.comExternal link[http://www.blackboard.com/]

Apps: AndroidExternal link[https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blackboard.android.bbstudent&hl=en], Apple iOSExternal link[https://apps.apple.com/app/blackboard-app/id950424861]

 

How do people use Blackboard Collaborate?

Learn about the risks and benefits associated with people who use content management systems and web conferencing services like Blackboard Collaborate.

Blackboard Collaborate is used for: video calling[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/video-calling], messaging/online chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/messaging-online-chat], photo/video sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/photo-video-sharing], voice chat[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/voice-chat], content sharing[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-issues/esafety-guide/content-sharing] and screen capture[https://www.esafety.gov.au/key-topics/online-tools-and-features/screen-capture].

How can you report inappropriate content or report a user?

These links are provided by Blackboard:

How can you protect your privacy?

These links are provided by Blackboard:

  • Privacy informationExternal link[https://help.blackboard.com/Privacy_Statement]
    Learn how Blackboard Collaborate handles, stores and uses your personal information.
  • Protect your informationExternal link[https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Student/Getting_Started/Protect_Your_Reputation_and_Identity_Online]
    Offers guidance on how to make your Blackboard Collaborate account as secure as possible.

These links are provided by Blackboard:

  • Security informationExternal link[https://help.blackboard.com/Learn/Administrator/Hosting/Security]
    How Blackboard Collaborate manages security and privacy.
  • Help CentreExternal link[https://help.blackboard.com/]
    Offers a range of safety information and guidance for students, teachers and administrators.
  • SupportExternal link[https://www.blackboard.com/support]
    Where to find support for Blackboard Collaborate.
  • Terms of useExternal link[https://help.blackboard.com/Terms_of_Use]
    The terms you agree to by using Blackboard Collaborate.

Last updated: 05/06/2024

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews or endorsements by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parentsExternal link, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and appsExternal link and mental wellbeing resources for familiesExternal link.