Virtual Classrooms and Video Assignments
Integrated web conferencing and video assessments tools, powered by Bongo. Use them to take learner engagement to the next level using video.
Virtual Classrooms
Schedule live discussions, office hours, video-based training, and more. Video sessions can be automatically recorded and seamlessly embedded directly into a course alongside other learning materials.
See it in actionVideo Assignments
Deliver structured, video-based assessments that evaluate learners on speeches, presentations, and more. Instructors can easily grade video assessments and add time-stamped feedback, showing learners exactly where they need to improve.
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A premium version of Virtual Classrooms is available to help you expand the way you use the tool within Brightspace Learning Environment. In addition to the core features, the premium version supports more session participants and offers unlimited storage.
Virtual Classrooms
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| Voice and video conferencing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum # of participants | 100 | 150 |
| Maximum session time | 90 minutes | 240 minutes |
| # of simultaneous webcams enabled | Up to 7 | Up to 7 |
| Early Moderator Access to Meetings | Yes (10 minutes) | |
| Attendance list | Yes (participant’s name, role, minutes of the session they attended, and amount of chat messages they submitted) | |
| Recording available for Download | Yes | Yes |
| Whiteboard | Yes | Yes |
| Document and desktop Sharing | Yes | Yes |
| Live chat | Yes | Yes |
| Polling | Yes | Yes |
| Live closed captioning | Yes | Yes |
| VoiP-based audio | Yes | Yes |
| Breakout rooms | Yes | |
| Phone bridge | Yes (for instructors) | Yes (for everyone) |
| Session recording availability | Up to 4 months | 1 Year |
| # of sessions | 250 / week | Unlimited |
Video Assignments
| Individual Assignment[1] | Free | Premium |
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| Record Video | Yes | Yes |
| Video Upload | Yes | Yes |
| Document Upload | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop Share (Use case: visual aid for presentation) | Yes | |
| Meeting Creation (Use case: Interviews, business meetings, roleplays) | Yes | |
| Auto Analysis | Yes By generating metrics like rate of speech, speech clarity, and use of filler words, Auto Analysis:
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| Peer Review | Manual: Learners choose who they would like to review |
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| Anonymous Peer Review | Yes | |
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| Video submission available for download | Yes | Yes |
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| Record Video | Yes | |
| Instructor determines recording length | Yes | |
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| Anonymous Peer Review Comments | Yes | |
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| Video submission available for download | Yes | |
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| Synchronous and asynchronous video | Yes | |
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| Milestones | Milestones keep learners accountable and ensures each learner is responsible for project deliverables. | |
| Group Member Review | Group members can anonymously review each other (via 5-star ratings or rubrics, with the ability to comment). | |
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| Anonymous Peer Review Comments | Yes | |
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| Video submission available for download | Yes | |
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| Instructor Created Feedback | Yes | |
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| Peer Review | Learners will review their peers’ video responses.
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| Video submission available for download | Yes |
[1] In an individual assignment, learners build communication and critical thinking skills as they continuously practice, self-assess, and deliver video presentations. (Product Demo Video, Product Documentation)
[2] In a question and answer assignment, learners are put on the spot to answer questions asynchronously with only a limited time to respond. This “hot seat experience” helps individuals improve their communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills within a real world environment. (Product Demo Video, Product Documentation)
[3] Learners collaborate synchronously or asynchronously to complete a group activity. (Product Demo Video, Product Documentation)
[4]In an Interactive Video assignment, learners watch a video and respond to related prompts. (Product Demo Video, Product Documentation)
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