Department for Curriculum and Quality Enhancement
BigBlueButton
What is BigBlueButton?
BigBlueButton is an open source webconferencing system, which can be used to share a desktop, webcam and whiteboard with students.
Who is it for?
BigBlueButton is a tool for staff to use in their teaching. It enables students to engage in a classroom remotely.
Why should I be using it?
BigBlueButton can be used to engage with remote students either on an individual basis (for example, by commentary on a piece of work) or on a whole-class basis.
How do I use BigBlueButton?
See the 'Help sites' section within Moodle (moodle.port.ac.uk) for guidance on how to use BigBlueButton.
How can I access BigBlueButton?
You can acces BigBluButton from your Moodle site by adding it as a resource.