Web Collaboration Tools and Web Conferencing-Equipped Rooms
Available Web Collaboration Tools
Bb Collaborate Ultra
Blackboard online audio, video, and web conferencing tool
Additional BBCollaborate resources and training.
Microsoft Teams
Chat-based workspace that integrates people, content, and tools; can be used for teams of individuals that want to track all conversations, collaborate and engage a part of MS office 365 Collaboration Tools
Additional Microsoft Teams resources and training.
WebEx Teams
Keeps your teams connected through messaging, file sharing, whiteboarding and calling
Additional WebEx Teams resources and training.
WebEx Meetings
Lets you host online meetings with HD video, audio and screen sharing
Additional WebEx Meetings resources and training.
WebEx Events
A solution for hosting interactive webinars or large-scale virtual events
Additional WebEx Events resources and training.
Zoom Enterprise video conferencing with real-time messaging and content sharing
Additional Zoom resources and training.
Web Collaboration Tools Feature Comparison
Feature Comparison
All web collaboration tools allow:
- voice over PC (VOIP) or telephone audio
- chat capabilities
- cloud recordings
- sharing of PC screens
This table compares other features:
| Bb Ultra | MS Teams | WE Teams | WE Meetings | WE Events | Zoom | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakout Rooms | Y | N | N | Y | Y | Y |
| Participants Can Unmute / Show Video | Y | Y | Y | Y | N | Y |
| Host Can Turn Off Unmute / Show Video | N | N | N | Y | N/A | Y |
| Phone Recording | N | N | N | Y | Y | N |
| Polling | Y | N | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Sensitive Data* | N | Y | Y | Y | Y | N |
| Share PC Screen | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Share A/V | Y | Y | N | Y | N | Y |
| Whiteboard | Y | Y | Y | N | N | Y |
| Max. Participants | 250+ | 300 | 300 | 1,000 | 10,000 | 300 |
*These tools allow you to confidentially share sensitive data (i.e., HIPPA iformation) via your meeting and recording.
Web Conferencing-Equipped Rooms at UMSON Baltimore
The following rooms in the UMSON building in Baltimore are equipped with web conferencing capabilities. Note that this list will continue to be updated as additional rooms are equipped and as rooms impacted by the window replacement project come back online.
A mobile cart with web conferencing equipment is also available if requested two business days in advance via the Nursing Help Request Form.
| Room | Notes |
|---|---|
| 211* | Webex only |
| 318 | Webex only |
| 400* | Any Web conferencing software |
| 460 | Webex only |
| 503* | Webex only |
| 670 | Any Web conferencing software |
*offline due to the window replacement project
Web Conferencing-Equipped Rooms at USG
The following rooms at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG) are equipped with web conferencing capabilities.
| Building | Rooms | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Building II | 2032 2052 2062 3032 3052 3062 |
Wall mounted stationary camera in back of classroom; stationary mic at podium, PC, drop-down screen |
| Building III | 3156 4124 4156 5124 5156 |
Webcam/mic affixed to front monitor, PC, wireless keyboard/mouse |
| Building IV |
1119 |
Wall mounted stationary camera in back of classroom; stationary mic at podium, PC, drop-down screen |
| 2152 3308 4308 5308 5115 |
Two cameras (one front view, one back view), ceiling mics, instructor/student mics, PC, display monitors |