BigBlueButton Session Facilitation
Instructor's guide
Margarita Berezyanskaya
Last Update 23 days ago
BigBlueButton is Avenue's virtual classroom software. It comes pre-loaded in all Avenue courses near the top of the course page. Instructors can use BBB to facilitate a session with an entire class while displaying a slideshow or while writing/marking up a whiteboard. Learners can also be given access to the whiteboard, and they can be placed in breakout rooms for small group activities.
Facilitating a BigBlueButton Session
1. Locate the BBB activity link on the course menu and click on it.
An introductory page appears. Note that as the session has not yet started, the Join Session button is not available.
2. Return to editing mode and change the Scheduled time and date to open it.
Note: The Start time cannot be changed if your role is Instructor (non-editing).
3. If the session is open, click on the Join session button.
4. The How would you like to join the audio? pop-up appears asking if you wish to speak and listen or just listen during the session.
5. Click on the Microphone icon (as you are the moderator/teacher).
6. Click on the Allow button.
7. In the next pop-up, Change your audio settings, choose your Microphone and Speaker sources.
8. Speak a few words to test your speakers. If these are set correctly, you will hear your voice played back and see a green bar moving under Your audio stream volume.
9. Click on the Join audio button.
10. You will then be placed in the BBB conference room, and your name should appear in the Users list on the left side of the screen.
BigBlueButton Tools and Features
BigBlueButton offers various tools and features that can enhance your facilitation. For detailed instructions on how to use these features, click the links below:
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