What is BigBlueButton?
BigBlueButton is a comprehensive open-source web conferencing platform designed to deliver high-quality remote learning experiences for universities, colleges, and educational institutions. The software's intuitive interface and versatile features make it an ideal choice for educators and institutions seeking to engage students effectively in online settings
Highlights
- Robust audio and video sharing capabilities: BigBlueButton supports multiple simultaneous audio and video streams, enabling seamless collaboration and interaction among participants
- Interactive whiteboard and presentation tools: The platform's advanced whiteboarding features allow presenters to annotate, zoom, and draw on shared content, enhancing the learning experience. It also supports the presentation of PDF and Microsoft Office documents
- Flexible user roles and moderation controls: BigBlueButton offers two user roles
- viewers and moderators. Moderators can mute and unmute participants, eject users, and designate presenters, providing them with the necessary control to manage the session effectively
- Integration with learning management systems (LMS): BigBlueButton seamlessly integrates with popular LMS platforms, such as Instructure, Schoology, Jenzabar, and D2L, allowing for a seamless and unified learning experience.
Platforms
- Web-based
- Windows
- Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- Android
- Desktop Linux
- Desktop Chromebook
- Online
- Firefox
- On-Premise Linux
- Mobile iPad
- Google Chrome
- Linux
- Self-Hosted
- Desktop Windows
- On-Premise Windows
- Chrome OS
- Chromium
- Mobile Android
- Desktop Mac
- Software as a Service (SaaS)
- Mobile iPhone
Languages
- English
Features
Video Conferencing
Live Streaming
Screen Sharing
Shared whiteboard
Team Collaboration
Interactive Whiteboard
Comments and metadata saving
Share Videos
Record videos
Share notes
Meeting
Integrated File Sharing
WordPress Integration
Built-in Commenting System
Teacher screen broadcasting
Desktop Sharing