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** See the [[Meetings:_Minimum_computer_requirements | Meetings Computer Requirements]] for instructions for setting up Java on your computer. | ** See the [[Meetings:_Minimum_computer_requirements | Meetings Computer Requirements]] for instructions for setting up Java on your computer. | ||
* How does an instructor [http://bigbluebutton.org/2014/05/16/new-tutorial-videos-desktop-sharing-mac-os-x/ share their desktop on Mac OS X?] | * How does an instructor [http://bigbluebutton.org/2014/05/16/new-tutorial-videos-desktop-sharing-mac-os-x/ share their desktop on Mac OS X?] | ||
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* Can an instructor share a video while sharing their desktop? '''NO.''' | * Can an instructor share a video while sharing their desktop? '''NO.''' | ||
** Students would not hear the video (but the instructor would). | ** Students would not hear the video (but the instructor would). | ||
** To share a video, share the link to the video in the Chat box. | ** To share a video, share the link to the video in the Chat box. | ||
Revision as of 10:47, 17 February 2017
Advanced: Desktop Sharing
You can share whatever you display on your desktop to your students, such as Sakai, a Word document you want to edit, or a Spreadsheet you want to add a formula to.
- Here is a video demonstrating the latest changes that have been added to make screen sharing faster:
- What does an instructor need to do to share their desktop?
- Important: You must download Java (BigBlueButton).
- See the Meetings Computer Requirements for instructions for setting up Java on your computer.
- How does an instructor share their desktop on Mac OS X?
Desktop Sharing FAQ's
- Can an instructor share a video while sharing their desktop? NO.
- Students would not hear the video (but the instructor would).
- To share a video, share the link to the video in the Chat box.
