Q: What type of web conferencing service does Discovery Commons offer (i.e. how can I share video, voice and digital content within a group)?

Discovery Commons supports the university’s portal webconferencing tool, Blackboard Collaborate. This is a robust web-based tool allowing for multiple participants to join a virtual meeting room for real-time communication with a personal web cam, microphone and desktop sharing. Students see a video feed of the seminar or meeting leader and (if enabled), feeds of other students. They can watch content, such as Powerpoint, shared desktops, or other documents, and can be allowed to contribute in any of a number of ways. Go here for more information:http://www.portalinfo.utoronto.ca/webinar