Class Collaborate

Class Collaborate is a tool that instructors use to host live online meetings with chat, video streaming, and screen-sharing tools. Your instructor will share a meeting schedule, link, and directions. 

Technical Requirements

You will need:

• A supported web browser (Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Safari). Firefox is not supported.

• The browser must allow cookies/third-party cookies.

• A stable internet connection. If you are using WiFi, move closer to your router.

• A webcam and speakers or a headset microphone.

• The Class for Web meeting link - Your instructor will provide this in the syllabus or in course materials.

If you have trouble accessing a Class Collaborate session, see our Class Collaborate Troubleshooting Tips.

Getting Started with Class Collaborate

Refer to the Student Quick Start Guide and the following video to learn how to prepare for and navigate a Class Collaborate session.

Netiquette for Online Meetings

Quality Audio is Important

We recommend purchasing a good quality headset microphone or earbuds to ensure that participants in a videoconference can hear you and that you can hear participants without any background noise. Affordable microphones or earbuds are available for purchase online or at your local Walmart.

Prepare in Advance

Review any instructions, the meeting’s agenda, and expectations for participation well in advance of the meeting. Whenever possible, log into the session 10 to 15 minutes early so that you can install any needed software applications specific to the tool being used and so that you can resolve technical problems before the meeting begins. Plan on connecting to an online meeting in a quiet space and turn off your cell phone so that there are minimal distractions while the meeting is in progress.

Active Participation is Required

Treat an online meeting just as you would a traditional face-to-face meeting. Be an active participant. Use the provided chat and feedback tools, but wait your turn to contribute to spoken conversation. While other participants in the online meeting speak, please mute your microphone so that background noises in your area do not disrupt the conversation. Never interrupt or talk over other participants.