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 using 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. It’s important that you have speakers so you can hear sound. (Make sure the volume is turned up so you can hear it.) If you don’t have a working 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 find your class meeting in Sakai and to join it: Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF) Mobile device - View this video on how to find and join a meeting in Sakai: (embed video) What can I do in a meeting? What if I lose connectivity in a meeting? Where can I find the recording after a meeting?

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