BigBlueButton is an open source web conferencing platform designed to make online learning, training, and webinars simple and interactive. It provides a complete environment where teachers, trainers, and participants can work, learn, and communicate together. All directly in the browser, with no software installation needed.
With BigBlueButton, participants can easily share their webcam and audio, allowing everyone to actively join the session. Moderators can show presentations or share their desktop so that all participants see the same content at the same time. For more interaction, participants can work together on the interactive whiteboard and use breakout rooms to work on tasks in smaller groups or discuss.
BigBlueButton makes it easy to run polls, giving you instant insight into the group's opinions or knowledge. Sessions can also be recorded, so participants can watch lessons later. Built-in analytics help track participation and engagement, making it easier to improve lessons and tailor them to the needs of the group.
BigBlueButton runs entirely in the browser and can be easily integrated with popular learning platforms like Nextcloud. You can host it yourself or use a European provider, keeping full control of your data. This flexibility lets schools, universities and organizations use the platform in their own way, without installation issues or compatibility problems.