Web Conferencing
MCPHS has a few options for web conferencing tools available. This chart is to help compare the various tools and the capabilities with each one.
| Tool | Microsoft Teams |
Zoom | Blackboard Collaborate Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for |
Work groups, student groups, departments |
External meetings or large internal meetings |
Class meetings |
| Apps/Software | Mobile app Computer install Web browser |
Mobile app Computer install Web browser |
Web browser |
| Schedule |
Via web or Outlook |
Via web, app or Outlook |
Via Blackboard course |
| Number of participants |
250 |
300 |
250+ Over 250 requires large session request |
| Meeting duration limit |
4 hours if recording 8 hours using Meet Now 24 hours scheduled |
24 hours |
4 hours |
| Outside participants |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Dial-in phone option |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Chat | Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Screen sharing |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Hand raising |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Polls | Yes |
Yes |
|
| Students can schedule meetings |
Yes |
Yes |
|
| Attendance reporting |
Yes |
||
| Ability to record |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| HIPAA compliant |
Yes |