12.1 Joining a Conference

You can join a conference in a course to attend virtual lectures or classes.

Conference invitations are sent out when the conference is created.

You will then be able to join a conference that has already been started by the conference host.

Joining a Conference

In the course navigation, click the "Conferences" link.
Next to the conference you want to join, click the "Join" button. You cannot join a conference unless the conference has begun.

Note: If joining a conference through Groups, the steps are the same once you enter your group and see "Conferences" in your group navigation.

Setting up Conference Audio

To join the conference audio, click the "Microphone" icon. If you want to only listen, click the "Listen Only" icon.
Allow microphone permissions when prompted.
Complete an audio test by speaking a few words. If you hear audio, click "Yes." If not, choose a different microphone and repeat the audio test.

12.2 Creating a Conference

Students have the ability to create conferences within their group space. You can meet with your group members to work on projects and assignments together via video.

Creating a Group Conference

In Global Navigation, click the "Groups" link.
Click on a specific group you are a member of.
Click on "Conferences" with a group.
To add a conference, click on "+ Conference."

NOTE: The person creating the conference room will need to be there to start the conference.

Group Conference Settings

screenshot of the process outlined below

[1] Name: Give a descriptive name. For example: “Project Brainstorming Conference Room”

[2] Type: Type will default to the Big Blue Button conferencing tool.

[3] Duration: Choose a duration or "No time limit...." The time limit will begin when the presenter starts the conference. Once the time limit has passed, new users will not be able to join.

[4] Options: Choose if you want to record the conference and if you would like to not have a time limit by selecting the checkboxes.

[5] Description: Add a brief description. For example: “This will be the online meeting room for our project. We’ll meet every Thursday at 8 pm.”

[6] Member: By default “Invite All Group Members” is selected. Uncheck the box to choose specific members. You can add any user in your group to your conference. However, once a user has been invited, the user cannot be removed from the conference.