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| + | '''Go to [https://wiki.durhamtech.edu/wiki/index.php/Meetings:_Student_User_Features Updated Sakai Meetings for Students web page] | ||
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==Sakai Meetings for Students== | ==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. | Meetings (also called BigBlueButton) is a web conferencing tool in Sakai that instructors may use to hold "live" class meetings online. | ||
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===Quick Start for Students=== | ===Quick Start for Students=== | ||
| − | To access a meeting | + | To access a meeting on a computer (preferred): '''[[Media: Meetingsstudentinstructions.pdf|Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)]]'''<br> |
| − | To access a meeting on a mobile device: [https://youtu.be/_DeLe8XvbrI How to Access a Meeting on Your Mobile Device (video)] | + | To access a meeting on a mobile device: '''[https://youtu.be/_DeLe8XvbrI How to Access a Meeting on Your Mobile Device (video)'''] |
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==What kind of device and browser do I need?== | ==What kind of device and browser do I need?== | ||
| − | + | * '''Desktop/Laptop''': Chrome or Firefox (latest versions) | |
| − | * | + | * '''iPhone/iPad''' (iOS (12.2+): Safari |
| − | * | + | * '''Android''' (6.0+): Chrome |
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| − | * | + | ====Do I need a headset or webcam?==== |
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| − | ===Do I need a headset or webcam?=== | ||
* 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 need speakers so you can hear audio. (Make sure the volume is turned up.) |
| − | * If you don’t have a | + | * 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. | ||
==How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?== | ==How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?== | ||
| − | '''Desktop/laptop''' - | + | * '''Desktop/laptop''' - Read the step-by-step instructions on how to join a meeting via computer: |
| − | * [[Media: Meetingsstudentinstructions.pdf|Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)]] | + | ** '''[[Media: Meetingsstudentinstructions.pdf|Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)]]''' |
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| + | * '''Mobile device''' - View the video to learn how to join a meeting in Sakai via mobile device:<br> | ||
| + | :<youtube width="400" height="225" alignment="right">_DeLe8XvbrI</youtube> | ||
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| + | ==What can I do in a meeting?== | ||
| + | After you've joined a meeting, you can view your instructor's presentation, type messages in the Public Chat, mute/unmute your microphone, and more. | ||
| − | + | '''For detailed info on what you can do, see page 3 of this handout:''' <br> | |
| − | + | '''[[Media: Meetingsstudentinstructions.pdf|Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)]]''' | |
| + | <p> | ||
| + | You can also view this video to learn how to get around in a meeting: | ||
| + | :<youtube width="400" height="225" alignment="right">uYYnryIM0Uw</youtube> | ||
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| + | ====Should I share my webcam?==== | ||
| + | * At this time, we recommend NOT sharing your webcam unless your instructor requests it. This is to conserve bandwidth so that meetings run smoothly. | ||
| + | * If you share your webcam, your instructor will see it, but your fellow students will not. However, your webcam WILL be visible to all in the meeting recording. | ||
| + | |} | ||
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==What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?== | ==What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?== | ||
| + | You may get disconnected from a session -- for example, if your bandwidth drops too low. | ||
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| + | '''Refresh your browser if you get disconnected''' (or if things don't seem to be working). | ||
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| + | * Refreshing the browser will give you a new connection and, if the bandwidth drop was temporary, you should be able to reconnect within a few seconds to rejoin the meeting. | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | '''If refreshing doesn't work...''' | ||
| + | * check your internet connection | ||
| + | * try logging in with a different browser or on a different device | ||
| + | |||
==Where can I find the recording after a meeting?== | ==Where can I find the recording after a meeting?== | ||
| + | If your instructor records the meeting, here's where you'll find it: | ||
| + | * Click '''Meetings''' in your class Sakai site, and then click the '''Recordings''' tab. | ||
| + | * '''Note:''' Recordings do not appear immediately at the end of the meeting. It make be a few hours before it is available. | ||
Latest revision as of 07:47, 19 May 2021
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Updated: May 19, 2021
Go to Updated Sakai Meetings for Students web page
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?
- Desktop/Laptop: Chrome or Firefox (latest versions)
- iPhone/iPad (iOS (12.2+): Safari
- Android (6.0+): Chrome
Do I need a headset or webcam?
- You do not need a headset or webcam unless your instructor requests it.
- You need speakers so you can hear audio. (Make sure the volume is turned up.)
- 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?
- Desktop/laptop - Read the step-by-step instructions on how to join a meeting via computer:
- Mobile device - View the video to learn how to join a meeting in Sakai via mobile device:
What can I do in a meeting?
After you've joined a meeting, you can view your instructor's presentation, type messages in the Public Chat, mute/unmute your microphone, and more.
For detailed info on what you can do, see page 3 of this handout:
Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)
You can also view this video to learn how to get around in a meeting:
|
What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?
You may get disconnected from a session -- for example, if your bandwidth drops too low.
|
Refresh your browser if you get disconnected (or if things don't seem to be working).
|
If refreshing doesn't work...
- check your internet connection
- try logging in with a different browser or on a different device
Where can I find the recording after a meeting?
If your instructor records the meeting, here's where you'll find it:
- Click Meetings in your class Sakai site, and then click the Recordings tab.
- Note: Recordings do not appear immediately at the end of the meeting. It make be a few hours before it is available.
