From 67d3318eaba1f8cc5b0899fefe15bf43ed1aac26 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Philip Hands <phil@hands.com> Date: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:16:38 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] add BigBlueButton to the English translation --- content/posts/en/2020-03-15_corona.md | 34 ++++++++++++++++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 31 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/content/posts/en/2020-03-15_corona.md b/content/posts/en/2020-03-15_corona.md index 7b54e2b..5b763ec 100644 --- a/content/posts/en/2020-03-15_corona.md +++ b/content/posts/en/2020-03-15_corona.md @@ -67,7 +67,35 @@ However, if you do not need video or screen transmission, we would request that you use the Mumble tool instead (see below) to save resources. -### 2. Moodle +### 2. BigBlueButton + +[BigBlueButton](https://bigbluebutton.org/) provides video conferencing and a lot more, to +facilitate and improve online teaching. +This includes an interactive whiteboard +that the presenter can use alone, +or all participants can share as a whiteboard, +or on which anyone can create presentation material. + +The solution also offers extensive Moderation and collaboration opportunities, +so-called "breakout rooms", +to temporarily split a group into smaller groups, +and a lot more. + +#### Where can I find BigBlueButton? + +In addition to the [demo instance](https://demo.bigbluebutton.org/gl/), +Teckids e.V. provide their own BigBlueButton instance, +which is specifically provided for Educational use. +The address for the latter is [bbb.teckids.org](https://bbb.teckids.org). + +#### Do I need an account for BigBlueButton? + +Yes. To create a room you need an account (see Teckids account below). +The access to existing rooms depends on the settings for the room. +This includes the possibility of allowing guest access, +in which case no account would be required for guest users. + +### 3. Moodle Moodle is a learning platform for managing online courses, creating tasks and uploading learning material. @@ -104,7 +132,7 @@ Courses can also be secured with passwords. No, Moodle works entirely in the browser. However, there is also a Moodle app for smartphones. -### 3. Nextcloud +### 4. Nextcloud Nextcloud is a platform for managing files and sharing them either publicly or privately. @@ -132,7 +160,7 @@ that allow uploads by non-registered participants. Nextcloud can be used in the browser, but there is also software for Synchronization with a computer or with Android or iOS devices. -### 4. Mumble +### 5. Mumble Mumble is software that you can use to hold online voice conferences. This can even work reliably with quite poor internet connections -- GitLab