Watch this video first. It covers how to share audio and video, respond to chat and polls, use the whiteboard, and get the most out of your class.Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
Quick reference
Use this table to quickly find help docs related to concepts covered in the above video.Joining and Communicating
| I want to… | Use this tool | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Hear and speak in class | Microphone / Audio | Join the Audio |
| Turn on my camera | Webcam | Share a Webcam |
| Send a message to everyone | Public Chat | Chat Messages |
| Send a private message | Private Chat | Chat Messages |
| View captions of what’s spoken | Closed Captions | View Closed Captions |
Participating
| I want to… | Use this tool | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Ask a question | Raise Hand | Raise Hand |
| React quickly | Reactions Bar | Reactions |
| Answer a poll | Poll Response | Respond to Polls |
| Take collaborative notes | Shared Notes | Use Shared Notes |
| Step away briefly | Status Indicator | Using Away/Available |
| Join a small-group room | Breakout Rooms | Join Breakout Rooms |
Customizing Your View
| I want to… | Use this tool | Learn more |
|---|---|---|
| Make webcams larger | Webcam Controls | Make Webcams Larger |
| Move webcams around | Webcam Drag | Move Webcams |
| Hide my own webcam preview | Self-View Toggle | Disable Self-View |
| Focus on the presentation | Close Presentation | Close the Presentation |
| Switch to dark mode | Display Settings | Dark Mode |
| Use keyboard shortcuts | Keyboard | Keyboard Shortcuts |
Tips for Success
Test your audio early
Run the audio check before class so you don’t miss the first few minutes troubleshooting.
Use a headset
A headset reduces echo and helps everyone hear you clearly.
Raise your hand
It’s the easiest way to get your teacher’s attention without interrupting.
Check accessibility options
Closed captions, keyboard navigation, and other features are built in. See Accessibility.