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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058886051 Upload a Presentation] (plus how to upload multiple files, enable user download during the session, and quickly switch between multiple files)</li>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024688392-Upload-a-presentation-enable-for-download Upload a Presentation] (plus how to upload multiple files, enable user download during the session, and quickly switch between multiple files)</li>
 
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://warpwire.durhamtech.edu/w/pXwAAA/ Preparing a document or presentation as a PDF for use during a Meetings session (Warpwire video)]</li>
 
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://warpwire.durhamtech.edu/w/pXwAAA/ Preparing a document or presentation as a PDF for use during a Meetings session (Warpwire video)]</li>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024689292-Use-the-presentation-controls#h_e3d18445-e143-4124-a12c-542066d36321 Use the whiteboard]</li>
 
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024689292-Use-the-presentation-controls#h_e3d18445-e143-4124-a12c-542066d36321 Use the whiteboard]</li>
 
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024689292-Use-the-presentation-controls#h_33c83533-ed06-4dfe-9ba1-b8ac6417fdde Enable multi-user whiteboard] or [https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058447692 Select *one* participant to use the whiteboard]</li></ul>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024689292-Use-the-presentation-controls#h_33c83533-ed06-4dfe-9ba1-b8ac6417fdde Enable multi-user whiteboard] or [https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058447692 select *one* participant to use the whiteboard]</li></ul>
 
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360058445672-Use-Polling-in-BigBlueButton-2-3 Start a poll] (plus use a custom poll and "user response" polls)<ul>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024977292-Use-polling- Start a poll instructions] or [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hknIcnm-sQ start a poll video] (plus how to use a custom poll and "user response" or "open-ended response" polls)<ul>
 
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024977292-Use-polling-#h_c8d822d9-7c81-45c1-87b3-6ee1efe0cd39 Use smart slides] (PowerPoint slides created before the session)</li>
 
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024977292-Use-polling-#h_c8d822d9-7c81-45c1-87b3-6ee1efe0cd39 Use smart slides] (PowerPoint slides created before the session)</li>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">This [[Media:Sample_Polling_Questions-8-10-21.pptx | PowerPoint file contains sample Meetings Polling Questions (ppt)]] you can use as a guide to create quick polls with your presentation slides</li>
 
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025238131-Share-an-External-Audio-Video-Link Share an external video] or [https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060412632-Screen-Sharing-with-Audio-in-BBB-2-3 Share a video while screensharing]</li>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025238131-Share-an-External-Audio-Video-Link Share an external video] or [https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060412632-Screen-Sharing-with-Audio-in-BBB-2-3 share a video while screensharing]</li>
 
<li>Users and Instructors can:<ul>
 
<li>Users and Instructors can:<ul>
 
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049799851-Webcam-viewing-and-recording-updates Display multiple student webcams in a live session]</li>
 
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049799851-Webcam-viewing-and-recording-updates Display multiple student webcams in a live session]</li>
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==Can a Video be Displayed while Screensharing?==
 
==Can a Video be Displayed while Screensharing?==
 
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360041936092-Can-I-play-a-video-using-screen-sharing- Yes and No!]</li>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360060412632-Screen-Sharing-with-Audio-in-BBB-2-3 Yes! On Windows and a Mac AND Chrome]</li>
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">If you're using a Mac OS X AND Chrome: you can share a video while screensharing.</li>
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<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">Otherwise, you can stop screensharing, and use the [https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025238131 Share external video feature]</li>
<li style="padding-bottom: 3px">If you're using a Windows laptop or desktop, only the video can be displayed. Students can't hear the video. But this function will be available soon with screensharing!</li>
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  <li style="padding-bottom: 3px">Otherwise, you can stop screensharing, and use the [https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/en-us/articles/360025238131 Share external video feature]</li>
 
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[https://support.blindsidenetworks.com/hc/article_attachments/360095038631/managepresentations.gif Manage Presentations]
 
  
 
==Learn More==
 
==Learn More==

Latest revision as of 16:46, 20 April 2022

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

    Returning to Meetings after Screensharing

    After sharing a browser tab

    When you are done sharing a website, return to Meetings by either closing the website's tab or clicking the Meetings tab.
    Clicking the Sakai Meetings web browser tab. Tab title includes the word Big Blue Button.

    After sharing an application on your computer

    Your web browser will still be open behind your application. Close the application (or minimize it, if available).
    Closing or minimizing the application being demonstrated to go back to the web browser.

    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

    Can a Video be Displayed while Screensharing?

    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?

    Icon-Home.png Take me back to the Meetings Home page.