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title: "Blackboard IM Features"
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This section is for faculty, students, and staff seeking general information and descriptions of Blackboard IM's tools and features. 

## Overview

| Feature | Description |
| --- | --- |
| Chat | Communicate quickly and efficiently with classmates |
| Calls | More natural communication with one-on-one or group conversations |
| Collaboration | Share ideas with others |
| Screen Sharing | Real-time display of any document or application on your computer |
| Whiteboard | Harness the power of visual instruction |
| Web Tour | Share Webpages |
| Web Conferencing | Use Blackboard Collaborate web conferencing for a full online classroom |
| Office Hours | Create a focused setting where classmates and contacts can line up for individual attention |

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