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* If you share your webcam, your instructor will see it, but your fellow students will not. However, your webcam WILL be visible to all in the meeting recording.
 
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* At this time, we recommend NOT sharing your webcam unless your instructor requests it. This is to conserve bandwidth so that meetings run smoothly.
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* If you share your webcam, your instructor will see it, but your fellow students will not. However, your webcam WILL be visible to all in the meeting recording.
  
 
==What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?==
 
==What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?==
 
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==Where can I find the recording after a meeting?==

Revision as of 18:43, 29 March 2020

Sakai Meetings for Students

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

Quick Start for Students

To access a meeting on a computer (preferred): Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)
To access a meeting on a mobile device: How to Access a Meeting on Your Mobile Device (video)

What kind of device and browser do I need?

  • Desktop/Laptop: Chrome or Firefox (latest versions)
  • iPhone/iPad (iOS (12.2+): Safari
  • Android (6.0+): Chrome

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.
  • You can also join by phone if needed.

How do I access my class meeting on Sakai?

  • Mobile device - View the video to learn how to join a meeting in Sakai via mobile device:

What can I do in a meeting?

After you've joined a meeting, you can view your instructor's presentation, type messages in the Public Chat, mute/unmute your microphone, and more.

For detailed info on what you can do, see page 3 of this handout:
Student Instructions for Using Meetings in Sakai (PDF)

Note about webcams:

  • At this time, we recommend NOT sharing your webcam unless your instructor requests it. This is to conserve bandwidth so that meetings run smoothly.
  • If you share your webcam, your instructor will see it, but your fellow students will not. However, your webcam WILL be visible to all in the meeting recording.

Should I share my webcam?

  • At this time, we recommend NOT sharing your webcam unless your instructor requests it. This is to conserve bandwidth so that meetings run smoothly.
  • If you share your webcam, your instructor will see it, but your fellow students will not. However, your webcam WILL be visible to all in the meeting recording.

What if I lose connectivity in a meeting?

Where can I find the recording after a meeting?