BigBlueButtonBN lets you create from within LMS links to real-time on-line classrooms using BigBlueButton, an open source web conferencing system for distance education.
You can specify conference times, which are then added to the calendar, and, if allowed in your installation, the sessions may be recorded for viewing later.
How is it set up?
In a course, with the editing turned, on add BigBlueButtonBN from the activity chooser.
Choose a name and description, and, if desired, a welcome message which will appear in the Chatbox when participants join the session.
If you tick “wait for moderator”, users can only join once someone with the moderator role has entered the room.
From the Participants list you can, if needed, give specific roles to specific people, such as a moderator role.
In the Schedule section, you can set a start time and also a time after which the user will not be able to enter the room.
How does it work?
Once set up, the activity appears with a link to join when the time is correct. (Before then, or if a moderator is required first. a message appears saying the conference has not yet started.)
On entering the room, a message will appear asking if you want to use your microphone or just listen. If you choose the microphone you will need to check your settings.
The moderator can choose whether to allow participants to use webcams and microphones or not.
The central area can display presentations, polls, screen sharing or an interactive whiteboard.
There is also a chat option with public and private chat.
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