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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.
 
* You do need speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.)
 
* You do need speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.)
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* If you don’t have a microphone and need to say something, you can type in the Public Chat area.
 
* You can also join by phone if needed.
 
* 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?==
 
==How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?==

Revision as of 17:15, 29 March 2020

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 Students

To access a meeting on a computer (preferred): Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)
To access a meeting on a mobile device: How to Access a Meeting on Your Mobile Device (video)

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.
  • You do need speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.)
  • If you don’t have a microphone and need to say something, you can type in the Public Chat area.
  • You can also join by phone if needed.

How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?

  • Mobile device - View our video on how to join a meeting in Sakai via mobile device:

What can I do in a meeting?

What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?

Where can I find the recording after a meeting?