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Basic parameters

Systems: BigBlueButton 2.2.2, Moodle 3.1.

Technology: HTML5

Minimal requirements: Check the producer webpage

Virtual classroom identification: "Virtual Classroom [Course code]". Example: Virtual Classroom [C 072].

Link: It is a string "https://www.language-hub.org/mod/bigbluebuttonbn/view.php?id=[xxxx], where last digits are unique. This is a permanent link.

Virtual classroom access:

Two options:

- Main Page > Dashboard > Course > Virtual Classroom > Join lesson
- Permanent link > Join lesson

Connect the microphone (your browser will ask you for the permission when being used for the first time.

Go through the echo test and confirm the dialogue.

If you can't hear yourself from your speaker, you won't be heard in the classroom. Hit the red button and follow further instructions in the following dialogue.

You are now connected to the virtual classroom.

Start sharing your camera by clicking the small rounded button at the bottom of the page.

Select "Low quality" if you have slower Internet connection.

Presentation content in the classroom

There are POTX templates for your usage:

These templates secure the optimal display in the virtual classroom. Please use them only.

Upload the prepared material to the classroom by hitting the button "+".

Enable users to download the presentation by selecting this option.

Store the presentations to the course folder for students' usage (e.g. if they miss the class)

Virtual classroom attendance evidence

Electronic attendance module is available in every course folder to take the attendance. Check this wiki page with details: https://www.language-hub.org/mod/wiki/view.php?pageid=942.

Hints

Chat window export

Warning: When the lesson is ended, the contents of the chat window will no longer be available.

Shared notes

This collaborative tool allows users to participate in real-time text creation/revision. It is possible to export the contents in different formats.

White board

There are different tools available for usage in the whiteboard.

Play audio file in the classroom

To play your audio file in the virtual classroom, follow these instructions:

It is necessary to be logged in to the main system all the time to be able to play audio.
Drag&Drop the file to any section in the course folder

Open the file and using the right click in the following dialogue, copy the URL of the file.

Paste the URL to the sharing dialogue in the virtual clasroom

The playback will start.

What if

You disconnect from Internet

The system keeps the current virtual classroom. Until you log out from the classroom, all contents will be available. If you disconnect from the Internet (or your computer freezes), simply return to the classroom as soon as possible. No information will be lost and users will be still connected.

Your sound or camera stop working

Refresh you browser and check your Internet connection. If the problem persists, contact us via email info@language-hub.org or call us at +420 544 212 355.

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