Conferences (Big Blue Button)

Video Overview

There are a few synchronous tools available in Canvas courses. Synchronous means students and the instructor meet in real time at a set time. In online courses it can be difficult to schedule a time where everyone is available. These tools may be useful for online office hours or student groups meeting to complete group work.

Conferences Overview

This video shows you how to create a new conference in Canvas.

Big Blue Button Overview (Moderator)

This video shows you how to moderate a Big Blue Button conference.

Big Blue Button Overview (Participant)

Guides

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Setup Conferences (Instructor)

Conferences can be created by the instructor at the course level and students in groups can schedule conferences.

How do I use the Conferences Index Page?
How do I create a conference in a course?
How do I delete a conference?
How do I edit a conference?
How do I record a conference?
How do I start a conference?
How do I join a conference as an instructor?
How do I conclude a conference?
How do I use the Conferences interface as a moderator or presenter?

Setup Conferences in Groups (Students)

Conferences can be created by students when they are a member of a group.

How do I use Conferences in a course as a student?
How do I create a conference in a student group?
How do I delete a conference in a student group?
How do I edit a conference in a student group?
How do I record a conference in a student group?
How do I start a conference in a student group?
How do I join a conference in a course as a student?
How do I use the Conferences interface as a participant?

Important Notes

Recordings

Big Blue Button recording are only kept for 7 days and they cannot be downloaded. Instructors can use Zoom for more permanent recordings.