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.

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?

• 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 - Follow these step-by-step instructions to join a meeting via computer:
  • Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)

• 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)

Note about webcams:

• 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.