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* You do not need a headset or webcam unless your instructor requests it. | * You do not need a headset or webcam unless your instructor requests it. | ||
* It’s important that you have speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.) | * It’s important that you have speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.) | ||
| + | * You can also join by phone if needed. | ||
* If you don’t have a working microphone and need to say something, you can type in the Public Chat area. | * If you don’t have a working microphone and need to say something, you can type in the Public Chat area. | ||
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==How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?== | ==How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?== | ||
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Sakai Meetings for Students
Meetings (also called BigBlueButton) is a web conferencing tool in Sakai that instructors may use to hold "live" class meetings online.
Quick Start for StudentsTo access a meeting on a computer (preferred): Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF) |
What kind of device and browser do I need?
A desktop or laptop computer is preferred, if you have it.
- Use Chrome or Firefox as your browser
- Edge and Internet Explorer are not supported
You can also join using a mobile device
- Use Chrome browser on Android devices
- Use Safari browser on iPhone/iPad
Do I need a headset or webcam?
- You do not need a headset or webcam unless your instructor requests it.
- It’s important that you have speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.)
- You can also join by phone if needed.
- If you don’t have a working microphone and need to say something, you can type in the Public Chat area.
How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?
- Desktop/laptop - Follow these step-by-step instructions to join a meeting via computer:
- Mobile device - View our video on how to join a meeting in Sakai via mobile device:
