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* What does an instructor [http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#desktop-sharing need to do to share their desktop?]  
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* What does an instructor [http://docs.bigbluebutton.org/support/faq.html#what-is-needed-to-run-desktop-sharing need to do to share their desktop?]  
 
** '''Important:''' You '''must''' download Java (BigBlueButton).
 
** '''Important:''' You '''must''' download Java (BigBlueButton).
 
** 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.  

Revision as of 12:22, 22 August 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 (or screenshot):
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.