Thanks to the open-source BigBlueButton web classroom software your online classes, video conferences and web meetings run smoothly. Since it is also relatively easy to expand, you can always count on it to make online teaching easier for you.
We have equipped our program with some nifty features that make it easy for you and your students.
One of our most excellent features is not in our software itself but in the documents we make available to our users. If you are already using Moodle, Canvas, Schoology or another learning management system, our extensive knowledge base is at your disposal. If things go wrong somewhere, you can assess all the necessary information in just a few clicks. Developers love working with us because we are always there when they need us, and our knowledge base is easy to use.
The BigBlueButton client is written in Javascript, and the BigBlueButton server components are written in a combination of Java, Grails, and Scala. These are all similar languages, and if you know one of them, it will not take long to adapt both client and server to your specific needs.
You will get to grips with everything swiftly. Still, you will also be able to make valuable contributions yourself if you notice that other users are having difficulty with particular components. That is the power of our community. It is at your disposal, but you can also derive pleasure from helping others.
Active members of our community get a unique perk. They will usually be among the first to know if we plan to expand BigBlueButton with new features or integrations. If you have experience in this area, we highly value your opinion. With the proper knowledge onboard, you and BigBlueButton can make new developments happen faster and more smoothly. You will benefit from your own input.
With a skilled developer at the wheel, you will have BigBlueButton ready to teach your first online classes in no time. However, not all teachers, trainers and lecturers are equally fluent in adopting the modern medium. We are not talking about features like the multi-user whiteboard, the lock settings, screen sharing and others – we’re speaking about the transition from teaching in a physical classroom environment to a virtual experience. Some teachers worry they must do many things differently or learn too many new things that may be too technical.
The irony is that teaching online is indeed not so different from teaching in a brick-and-mortar school. You have about the same resources at your disposal; only they look a little different.
You will get to grips with everything swiftly. Still, you will also be able to make valuable contributions yourself if you notice that other users are having difficulty with particular components. That is the power of our community. It is at your disposal, but you can also derive pleasure from helping others.
Active members of our community get a unique perk. They will usually be among the first to know if we plan to expand BigBlueButton with new features or integrations. If you have experience in this area, we highly value your opinion. With the proper knowledge onboard, you and BigBlueButton can make new developments happen faster and more smoothly. You will benefit from your own input.
If you are still uncomfortable making the switch from physical to digital, read our blog articles. Here, you will find tips on preparing your class and connecting with your students, even if you can only see them on a monitor. You will discover ways to increase the fun factor in your lessons and much more. That way, you will always have enough time to set up your equipment and material at the beginning of the class, and you will be done in no time after the lesson. Your pupils will also be delighted that online learning runs so smoothly. By the way, the authors of many blogs are teachers just like you.
Do not rely on BigBlueButton because it is a versatile package, open-source, flexible in set-up and use. Rely on BigBlueButton because it makes it easier for you as a teacher, lecturer, or trainer.
