BigBlueButton gives you multiple ways to deliver content to your class.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
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Presentation Controls
Navigate and annotate your uploaded slides during the session:- Use arrow keys or toolbar buttons to navigate slides
- Zoom in on specific areas
- Use built-in annotation tools (pen, shapes, text) to highlight content
- Pointer tool to guide attention
Screen Sharing
Share your entire screen or a specific application window:- Share your desktop for live software demos
- Share a specific window to keep other content private
- Works with all major browsers (Chrome recommended)
External Video
Share a YouTube video or other external media link with synchronized playback:- Paste a video URL and it plays for all participants simultaneously
- Playback controls are synchronized — when you pause, everyone pauses
- Great for supplementary video content or guest lectures
Camera as Content
Use your webcam as a document camera or content source:- Position your webcam to show physical documents, whiteboards, or objects
- The camera feed appears in the presentation area (not the webcam area)
- Useful for showing handwritten work, lab equipment, or physical materials
Downloading the Original Presentation
Participants can download the original uploaded presentation file if the presenter enables this option: See Download of Original Presentation.Choosing the Right Delivery Method
| Content Type | Best Method |
|---|---|
| Prepared slides (PDF/PPT) | Presentation upload |
| Live software demo | Screen sharing |
| Supplementary video clip | External video |
| Physical objects or handwriting | Camera as content |
| Live coding | Screen sharing |