BigBlueButton (BBB): ‘Live video’ interactive tool integrated within iKamva
Monday, March 29, 2021
BigBlueButton(BBB) is a web conferencing tool which supports real-time sharing of audio, video, slides, chat, and screens. This eTool is integrated within the institutional Learning Management System, iKamva and has been named Meetings.
BBB offers a variety of features which allows you to prepare for your lectures before engaging in an online meeting:
● Moderate and control student interactions;
● Upload and present their lectures (Pdfs, PowerPoint slides);
● Use annotation features on live presentations and documents; and
● Highlight key sections within a document/article.
‘Live Lecture’ Interactive Engagements
Students should be able to interact with the lecturer and:
● Engage in live interactive video lectures;
● Listen to audio slides and live chats;
● View the lecturer’s shared desktop; and
● Review recorded video lecture sessions.
‘No time-limit’
There is no ‘time-limit’ for the meeting/live lecture. The features can be used in various disciplines across faculties. Students can view the recorded videos at a later stage which assists with the reinforcement of learning.
NB: Approximately 3316 sessions were conducted with the BBB tool for the year 2020.
Important Note/Instruction
Users should not select the option to notify users. Lecturers are encouraged to send students an ‘Announcement’ to inform them of the live Meeting/lecture that will take place.
Do not set any closing date and time for the meeting.
Instructional Videos & Instructional Sheet
View the instructional videos below and find attached instructional sheet that will assist you with setting up the online Meeting:
How to Access an Interactive Online Class: https://youtu.be/
How to upload and present lectures Pdfs, PowerPoint slides: https://youtu.be/
How to annotate live presentations: https://youtu.
How to Moderate User: https://youtu.be/
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