Meetings: Student User Features

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Meetings: Student (Participant) User Features

Meetings (also called BigBlueButton) is a web conferencing tool in Sakai that instructors may use to hold "live" class meetings online with their students.

What device and browser is recommended?

  • Check what equipment is required (devices and browsers) link to Amy's page

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.

How to join a meeting

  • Mobile device - Learn 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?

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).

  • 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.

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.