Collaboration in learning can be a game changer for any training program. Instead of learners relying solely on their instructor to actively participate, they become stakeholders in their own learning. Teachers can act as facilitators instead of as subject matter experts and allow learners to share their ideas, engage in discussions and jointly perform learning tasks.
In today’s corporate world where virtual learning has become prominent, there’s even more requirements to push for collaboration because it does not come naturally while learning remotely. Collaborations tools can help facilitate the naturally-occurring round table discussions that might been in a physical learning space.
There are a lot of collaboration tools in the market waiting to be tapped. When looking to invest in them, pay attention to these important features that will boost collaborative efforts: cloud-sharing, polls, forums/discussion boards, quizzes, chats/instant messaging, email integration, audio and visual meeting tools (or allowing third-party integration).
With these features in mind, let’s explore some of the best picks in collaboration tools for your team and learners.
| Product / Link | Free Version | Monthly Plan | Annual Plan | Comments |
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Aha Slides
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✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud Features: Max of 7 participants Custom link and QR code Custom backgrounds Multi Language support
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Essential $14.95, Plus $32.95, Pro $49.55 ✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud Features (Essential): Max of 50 participants Custom link and QR code Data exports, PDF / JPG exports Custom backgrounds, Audio tracks Multi Language support |
Essential $59.40 Plus $131.40 Pro $191.40
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24 hour plans: Mini $2.95 / event
Small $6.95 / event Medium $16.95 / event Large $35.95 / event
Educational plans: Edu Large $23.95 / month
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Meeting Pulse https://meet.ps/
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✔ Polls (up to 3) ✘ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud
Features: Unlimited meetings/events 1000 Attendees 1 Admin/Presenter 10 viewers 40 min / month Powerpoint / Zoom meeting integration |
Pro $97. Premium $227 Features: ✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud Features (Pro): Unlimited meetings/events 1000 Attendees 1 Admin/Presenter Chat / Email support 25 viewers 60 min / month Brainstorms Forms / Surveys, Quizzes Raffles / Games Data Exports Email Integration, Powerpoint / Zoom meeting integration |
Pro $948 Premium $2,304
Features: ✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud |
Has another plan called Enterprise but no pricing indicated on website |
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Poll Everywhere
https://www.polleverywhere.com/
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✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud
Features: Unlimited questions 25 Max audience size Present using Powerpoint, Keynote, and Google Slides Respond via sms, browser, or app Export data and screenshots Share to social networks |
Engage $79 Teams $199✔ Polls
✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud Features (Present): Unlimited questions 700 max audience size Show live results to audience Present using Powerpoint, Keynote, and Google Slides Respond via sms, browser, or app Export data and screenshots Share to social networks |
Present $120 Engage $504 Teams $1008
✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud |
Enterprise Plan worth $9,999
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Slido
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✔ Polls (up to 5 per event) ✔ Quiz (1 per event) ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud
Features: Unlimited events Up to 100 participants Unlimited audience Q&A Event analytics data Single user Event collaborators 30+ Preset mode themes Google slide, Powerpoint for Windows, Microsoft Teams, Slido switcher integrations Mail support |
Features (Engage): Unlimited events Up to 200 participants Unlimited audience Q&A, polls, topic, and quizzes Survey option, Event analytics data Data exports Hide events from search Protect events with a passcode Single user $8 per month per additional user (up to 5) Event collaborators 30+ Preset mode themes Google slide, Powerpoint for Windows, Microsoft Teams, Slido switcher integrations Mail and Chat support |
Engage $96 Professional $300Enterprise $1800
✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud |
All Engage, Professional and Enterprise Plans are billed annually |
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Wooclap
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✔ Polls (up to 2) ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud Features: Number of students: 1000 Unlimited number of events Real-time vote |
Features (Basic): Unlimited number of questions Number of students: 1000 Unlimited number of events Real-time vote Participant pace questionnaires |
Basic $83.88 Pro $179.88
✔ Polls ✔ Quiz ✔ Q&A Crowdsource ✔ Word Cloud |
Campus Plan but no pricing on website
Both Basic and Pro are billed annually |
Remember how rewarding getting to be in group projects with our colleagues used to be? Collaboration refreshes interest in learning, supports peer feedback and challenges learners to draw their own conclusions about concepts. It is important to structure out time for it especially in a virtual learning environment. Support your learners by investing in the best collaboration tools to fit your organization’s goals and culture and implement them using the best practices.
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