Functionality within a session

The functionality available in Collaborate sessions and how this differs by role.

Range of functionality available through Collaborate

A range of functionality can be made available to use within a session. This includes:

Audio and video sharing (webcam)
Interactive whiteboard
PowerPoint display
Screen/Application sharing – including audio or video resources.
Polling
Breakout rooms
Session recording

Factors determining functionality in an individual session

The Moderator of a session as full control over a session. They determine what functionality is made available to participants in their session. They also determine the user roles for participants in a session, and that in turn also determines what functionality they have access to, individually:

Roles in Collaborate

Additional factors determining functionality

Number of users in a session

Exceptionally large numbers of users in a session (>250) will mean that the range of functionality is reduced, either to the whole group or those with certain roles:

Size limit on sessions

Hardware and software of users

The technology available to users, including their Internet connection and browser, will determine the degree to which they can use the functionality made available to them in a session. This will also determine the accessibility of the session, to some extent.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Accessibility