Overview
BigBlueButton is an open-source web conferencing system for online learning. It integrates well with major learning and content management systems.
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn how to set up and administer BigBlueButton to enable real-time sharing of audio, video, slides, chat, and screen.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Install and configure BigBlueButton
- Understand BigBlueButton’s architecture and components
- Integrate BigBlueButton with major CMS and LMS systems such as Drupal, WordPress and Moodle
- Use BigBlueButton’s APIs to integrate with other software
- Enable and disable specific features to accommodate different needs
- Set up different user roles such as viewers and moderators
- Set up the GreenLight web-based interface to allow users to create, invite and join meetings
Audience
- Developers
- System Administrators
- Educators and trainers with technical skills
Format of the course
- Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice
Requirements
- Experience with Linux and the command line
- Experience working with APIs
Course Outline
Introduction
- BigBlueButton vs Zoom vs other software
Setting up BigBlueButton
- Installation options
Overview of BigBlueButton Features and Architecture
- Screen sharing
- MS Office integration
- Whiteboarding
Overview of Student Usage
- Joining a session
- Configuring and using audio
- Raising your hand
Overview of Teacher Usage
- Moderating
- Pan and Zoom
- Note Sharing
- Sharing to YouTube
- Setting captions
Working with the Administrator Panel
- Accessing and navigating the UI
Managing Users
- Adding users
- Setting roles
- Resetting passwords
Customizing
- Activity and Room settings
- Configuring for accessibility
Managing Server
- Working with Server Rooms
- Server recordings
- Managing site settings
Integrating with Greenlight
- Installing, configuring, customizing
- Administration
Networking
- Overview of ports, protocols, etc.
- Setting hostname
- Configure firewall
Development
- Understanding WebHooks
- Working with BigBlueButton APIs
Integrating BigBlueButton with Other Platforms
- Drupal
- WordPress
- Moodle
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion