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Revision as of 13:56, 20 November 2020

The Presenter has the option to upload files for display during the session, as well as the ability to screenshare. However, both options cannot be performed at the same time, so the Presenter must plan ahead to determine which option will best suit the session’s activities.
Smiling instructor sitting at laptop

Wifi reminder!Consider your bandwidth connection when planning your Meetings activities.End of reminder

Presenter Activities Suitable for BOTH Lower and Higher Bandwidth Connections

Writing on the digital whiteboard Whether you have lower or higher bandwidth, there are a number of activities that the Presenter can do in Meetings:

Presenter Activity Suitable for Higher Bandwidth ONLY (Screensharing)

Computer monitorTo share your desktop or display websites (or software applications that are located on your computer), you will need to share your screen.

To successfully share your screen, you MUST use Chrome or Firefox and NOT a mobile device.

Using Chrome

  • Share your screen to view a website or demonstrate an application

    Using Firefox

    • Using Firefox web browser
      (Choose “Entire Screen” [the last option] to share your screen OR you can share a specific web browser tab or a specific application application)
    • Choosing Entire Screen in Firefox

    Screenshare's Mirror Effect

    When you share your screen, the presentation area displays a "mirror" of your desktop.
    This is normal, and both you and your students will see this effect until you display a web site or application on your desktop.
    Mirror effect in BigBlueButton

    Instructional Tips

    Idea iconVisit the Meetings Instructional Tips page to learn more about how you can implement lower and higher bandwidth activities in Meetings.

    Ending a Screenshare

    1. On the floating toolbar, click Stop sharing, or click the Monitor icon located below the presentation area.
      Stop sharing button in BigBlueButton is on floating toolbar
    2. A message should display: "Screenshare has ended".
    3. The presentation area will display to your students

    Learn More

    Learn More icon What are some useful Instructional Tips for using Meetings?

    Learn More icon What can I do as a Moderator in a Meeting?