Blackboard Learning Management vs Zoom Workplace Business comparison

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The compared Blackboard and Zoom Video Communications solutions aren't in the same category. Blackboard is ranked #7 in LMS , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 1.0% mindshare in the category. Zoom Video Communications is ranked #1 in VM , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 5.9% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Blackboard users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Zoom Video Communications users who would recommend it.

Blackboard Learning Management

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90% willing to recommend

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95% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Blackboard Learning Management and Zoom Workplace Business based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Blackboard Learning Management

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Learning Management Systems (LMS) (7th)

Zoom Workplace Business

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

234

Ranking in other categories

Virtual Meetings (1st)

Mindshare comparison

Blackboard Learning Management and Zoom Workplace Business aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Blackboard Learning Management is designed for Learning Management Systems (LMS) and holds a mindshare of 1.0%, down 1.6% compared to last year.
Zoom Workplace Business, on the other hand, focuses on Virtual Meetings, holds 5.9% mindshare, down 14.9% since last year.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Blackboard Learning Management	1.0%
Moodle	3.2%
Cornerstone Learn	2.7%
Other	93.1%

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

Virtual Meetings Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Zoom Workplace Business	5.9%
Webex	5.1%
Microsoft Teams	3.9%
Other	85.1%

Virtual Meetings

Q&A Highlights

James P (Pat) Carlisle

President at DE BONO GROUP, LLC, THE

Jul 24, 2020

Which is the best virtual learning platform?

If you're looking for just a basic meeting tool, Zoom will do just fine. You can also share your screen as well as choose the option to share presentations ( in your case, its the Digital manual). Cisco Webex is more for making video calls but some use it for training as well due to the fact that it was already used but I have experienced some latency (lag) with it. Anyone in the group viewing may correct me on this one. In terms of popularity, its Zoom and webex which are the most popular tools Blackboard and Adobe connect are more considered the virtual classroom technologies for teaching. They have many advanced features offering multi-classroom features which encourage students to engage differently. They are far less popular than zoom or webex. According to your requirements, I would encourage you to go towards Zoom. You can start by the free version and upgrade to the pro version depending on your requirements Also, it works seamlessly on laptop, IOS and Android devices Hope this helps. Also, note that this was a quick review and we are doing a more comprehensive review based on a per -component basis.

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Featured Reviews

Jennifer Sveigdalen

Senior Consultant / Security Consultant at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Consistently supports dynamic learning environments and strengthens educational interactions

Since I've been working with Blackboard Learning Management for an extended period, I've witnessed its evolution and consistent dedication to pedagogy. The platform's ability to deliver exams and content in a technical way is superior to most other platforms. This delivery system allows for establishing checkpoints before progressing to new content, ensuring students understand current material before moving forward. The platform offers various conditions for content progression and exams. Students can take exams multiple times at the instructor's discretion, requiring specific passing scores for content release. Additionally, peer-reviewed paper submissions can be required before accessing new content. If a student struggles with an exam section, the system halts the exam and allows review of the specific content they might not understand. The adaptive release feature is particularly interesting as it customizes the learning environment for individual students, including those with special needs or delivery requirements. The platform checks documents for accessibility, sending alerts for missing alt text in images and can generate automatic alt text. This ensures compliance with universal design laws, similar to U.S. 508 compliance. While specific measurable benefits cannot be specified since this course has always been delivered through Blackboard Learning Management, the course has grown from 12 students to nearly 200 at semester start. The structured delivery enables incorporation of additional teaching assistants due to uniform methodologies. The platform's compatibility for data export to other institutions opens interesting revenue streams through course sharing agreements, which has influenced my consistent choice to work with it.

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Yifate Yusuf

Team Lead at GE

Unified communication has transformed our collaboration and consistently boosts project delivery

The best features Zoom Workplace Business offers include screen sharing, clear video and audio, online meetings, large-scale events, call management, mobile apps, unified communication platform, and collaboration. The feature I find myself using the most is an AI-powered collaboration platform that is used to streamline communication, increase employee engagement, optimize in-person time, and improve productivity. The screen sharing is very effective and a helpful tool where we are able to screen share with our colleagues and discuss different tasks and project management ideas. Collaboration has become very efficient, and remote working has also become efficient and prevalent in my organization. We have been able to save a lot of time using Zoom Workplace Business. It has been a game-changer. Zoom Workplace Business elevates the experience with Zoom AI Companion included at no additional cost. It is designed to help employees be more productive, collaborate better, enhance their skills, and unlock time savings.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Blackboard provides a go-to place for students to find out the essential information about a course, and it has been crucial to our operations in a virtual environment since the pandemic began because it provides ease of access and continuity across an institution."

"One of Blackboard's strengths is its historical prominence as a leading LMS for universities in the US and Europe a decade or more ago."

"Blackboard enables instructors to collectively gather all the grading data into one place. If students upload content or post it to a Google Doc, I can do my grading and calculate the grades. It is an excellent holding place for all of that data"

"One of the most important features is the possibility of creating unlimited subdomains."

"Such a good product, you can use this within any domain/field, such as the education sector, organizations, corporations."

"Blackboard is our main ally as a learning management system, allowing us to manage all of our courses, implement them on our own platform, and obtain detailed user statistics while supporting thousands of users with stable performance."

"The platform's ability to deliver exams and content in a technical way is superior to most other platforms, allowing for establishing checkpoints before progressing to new content and ensuring students understand current material before moving forward."

"The solution is easy to use."

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"It's popular. Many people use it not only personally, but also in businesses."

"Zoom is perfect for small and medium sized organizations with limited use."

"The video and audio quality are very good."

"The most valuable features are the quality, the number of people that you can have in a meeting, and the interface."

"It is a scalable solution."

"Zoom is very convenient to use and the basic functions work well for us."

"The most valuable features are the video conferencing and the whole invite to set up a meeting is really easy to figure out and use. The chat functions are pretty simple as well."

"Setting up Zoom is easy."

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Cons

"It would be ideal to create a more responsive or more intuitive template for access from telephones or tablets."

"There was a reason you needed to do updates, including in the middle of semesters; you couldn't even maintain functionality through a 16-week semester."

"Blackboard could benefit from significant improvements in its data storage and software functionality to remain competitive with more innovative LMS solutions."

"There are some minor bugs which will be resolved in upcoming updates."

"The solution must provide better integration with third-party software."

"Without this application, access to courses using some devices is a little complicated."

"While Blackboard Learning Management may not excel in flexibility compared to some competitors, maintaining a consistent underlying structure is critical for course export and import functionalities, especially when scaling."

"Blackboard has limitations in terms of delivering content and assessing student assignments because it can't handle large file sizes. It's also limited in its ability to track student activity. Instructors can see the student's most recent login, but they can't follow the activity."

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"I can't speak to any missing features."

"It did not make a difference one way or the other. Users cared more about audio than they did the video connection."

"The problem with Zoom is the restriction that you have where there are only 45 minutes allowed for a conference, and then you had to log out and start a new meeting."

"Zoom's audio quality could be improved. I feel like Teams is more reliable because sometimes the audio is patchy on Zoom, whereas I've never had a problem with Teams."

"In the future, I would like to see remote access control for other computers."

"We use screen sharing, but sometimes it can be awkward because you might accidentally share the wrong screen, including personal ones. ......Similar to the integration between Google Calendar and Google Meet, having everything in one environment would be much more convenient for scheduling meetings."

"There are some features that are lacking."

"The solution lacks security."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"At the beginning, you can choose a basic plan. As your users grow you can buy a more expensive license."

"The product pricing tends to be higher than alternatives."

"We do not incur any licensing costs, as we use the free version."

"There is a 40-minute time limit when you use the basic version, which is free."

"The personal version that I was using is available free of charge."

"Zoom is available with an open license that can support meetings of up to 40 minutes."

"Zoom is free."

"I am not paying any licensing costs for the solution."

"The solution is affordable."

"We are using the free version of the solution."

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Answers from the Community

James P (Pat) Carlisle

President at DE BONO GROUP, LLC, THE

Jul 24, 2020

Which is the best virtual learning platform?

2 out of 4 answers

SYED AMIN

Senior Systems Administrator - Microsoft & LINUX at TCS Pvt. Ltd.

Apr 7, 2020

For training session Webex is best the best solution.

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Chetan Woodun

Senior Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees

Apr 8, 2020

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

12%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Educational Organization

Government

Outsourcing Company

12%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	102
Midsize Enterprise	33
Large Enterprise	112

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Blackboard Learning Management?

To make Blackboard Learning Management better, I believe maintaining, updating, and upgrading the content is the key success factor for the platform to provide value to students.

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What is your primary use case for Blackboard Learning Management?

I use Blackboard Learning Management in a business school. I utilize it to take courses and lessons in a virtual way.

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What advice do you have for others considering Blackboard Learning Management?

I assess the impact of Blackboard Learning Management's interactive tools for student engagement and collaboration in my education environment by focusing on reviewing, reading, and listening to th...

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LucidChart vs LucidSpark for brainstorming sessions over Zoom

Hi @Krista Thompson - Yes, LucidSpark is a much more nimble and, in some ways, user-friendly tool than LucidChart. LucidSpark is designed to do a better job managing multiple users participating ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Zoom?

I cannot say anything about pricing, setup costs, and licensing of Zoom Workplace Business since it is handled globally for us.

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What needs improvement with Zoom?

I would like the price to be a bit lower. Besides pricing, there are no other points I would like to see improved.

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Compared 12% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 5% of the time

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Overview

Blackboard Learning Management enhances educational adaptability through online quizzes, real-time interactions, and personalized learning. Its seamless grading and comprehensive documentation make it a strong choice for institutions worldwide.

Blackboard Learning Management provides a dynamic platform supporting teaching, assessments, and student engagement. With features like accessibility with Ally and adaptive release, it offers robust tools for content sharing and collaboration. The platform's interface and customization options allow educational institutions to tailor their environment to their needs. It offers impactful solutions for blended and distance learning, paired with frequent updates and data export compatibility. Despite challenges in integration and system responsiveness, Blackboard remains an integral part of virtual learning environments.

What are the key features of Blackboard Learning Management?

Online Quizzes: Facilitate assessments with ease and efficiency.
Accessibility with Ally: Enhance learning for individuals with diverse needs.
Adaptive Release: Personalize learning for improved educational outcomes.
Real-time Live Interactions: Engage students with live sessions and interactive tools.
Content Sharing and Collaborative Tools: Foster collaboration and improve educational experiences.
Seamless Grading and Attendance Monitoring: Simplify academic management processes.
Customization Options: Tailor environments through subdomains and report centers.

What benefits can users expect from Blackboard Learning Management?

Comprehensive Documentation: Support learning through thorough guides and resources.
Frequent Updates: Stay current with educational technology advancements.
Data Export Compatibility: Facilitate data management and transfer with ease.
Dynamic Educational Adaptability: Adapt to varied educational practices and communities.
Wide Adoption: Gain credibility and experience from a widely-used platform.

Educational institutions implement Blackboard Learning Management to create virtual learning environments integrating course delivery, student involvement, and content management. Instructors use it for teaching, assessments, and feedback, while supporting blended learning through interactive tools and plugins like Panopto. It serves educational communities across K-12 and higher education, enhancing engagement and interaction.

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Zoom Workplace Business enhances communication for teams with features like video conferencing, screen sharing, and security measures. Its intuitive interface supports seamless collaboration, making it a practical choice for remote work and digital meetings.

Zoom Workplace Business is designed for efficient communication through its user-friendly platform, offering essential tools like screen sharing, breakout rooms, and remote access. Its stability and ease of use across devices make it a beneficial choice for many organizations. While integrating well with popular apps, it also delivers secure meeting environments with high audio and video quality. There are areas for enhancement such as additional security features and improved support for file sharing. Users note a need for reduced bandwidth use, better audio noise filtering, and clarity in navigation options.

What are the key features of Zoom Workplace Business?

Video Conferencing: High-quality audio and video, suitable for large meetings.
Screen Sharing: Allows participants to display their screens for collaborative work.
Breakout Rooms: Facilitates smaller group discussions within a meeting.
Remote Access: Provides capabilities to manage meetings from different devices.
Integration: Connects seamlessly with apps like Outlook for enhanced productivity.

What benefits can users expect?

Enhanced Collaboration: Tools to boost teamwork and communication.
Security Measures: Features like authorized access and waiting rooms ensure secure meetings.
Flexibility Across Devices: Compatible with numerous devices for consistent experience.
Meeting Engagement: Features that support engaging and productive sessions.

In industries like education, healthcare, and corporate sectors, Zoom Workplace Business is widely used for webinars, client meetings, and internal communications. It supports online training, and remote work and enables companies to engage effectively with clients and employees scattered across locations. Many industries value its integration capabilities which streamline workflows and contribute to productivity.

Zoom Video Communications

Sample Customers

University of Derby, University of Warwick, John Moore's University

Fortinet, Veeva, Proofpoint, Box, Ticketmaster, Trend Micro, Caesars Entertainment, Santa Clara University, Pandora, Stanford Continuing Studies

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