We’re excited for this year’s BigBlueButton Developer Conference happening in Vienna, Austria this November 24-28 . It will be a packed few days of hands-on development, collaboration, and teamwork to continue to advance the BigBlueButton project with our fellow core BigBlueButton developers. You can watch the presentations live with a link posted here next week: https://ow.ly/GoHE50XtI9Z Conference presentations will be recorded and shared online. In the meantime, you can watch the previous two summit recordings here: https://ow.ly/o3rJ50XtHQX #BigBlueButton
BigBlueButton
E-Learning Providers
BigBlueButton is a purpose-built virtual classroom software that empowers teachers to teach and learners to learn.
About us
BigBlueButton is the leading open-source virtual classroom software, purpose-built for world-class online teaching organizations. Unlike traditional video conferencing applications, BigBlueButton understands the goal of the virtual classroom is not to meet, but to learn. By focusing on pedagogy applied learning and live analytics, BigBlueButton improves learner outcomes for every virtual class. At BigBlueButton, our platform offers features such as video, live chat, an interactive whiteboard, learning analytics, emojis, breakout rooms, and collaborative tools. Designed with a focus on education, our platform is ideal for remote learning, virtual classrooms, online training, and webinars. BigBlueButton is integrated into learning management systems (LMS), including but not limited to Moodle, Canvas, Sakai, and Schoology. As a completely open-source project, BigBlueButton was created by a community of dedicated developers passionate about helping improve online learning. It is constantly evolving and improving through a dedicated, growing international user and developer community. BigBlueButton is the virtual classroom choice for the French Ministry of Education, T.I.P. (Technological Institute of the Philippines), AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), and many others. BigBlueButton is used by educators, schools, businesses, and organizations worldwide. 👇 Follow our LinkedIn page to stay updated on our latest developments, tutorials, BigBlueButton tips, and success stories!
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https://bigbluebutton.org/articles/
External link for BigBlueButton
- Industry
- E-Learning Providers
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2008
- Specialties
- education technology, open source, virtual classroom, applied learning, online learning, bigbluebutton, pedagogy, edtech, and virtual learning
Employees at BigBlueButton
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This week, I had the pleasure of attending Toronto CanvasConnect, hosted by Instructure at the University of Toronto, and it truly exceeded expectations. The event brought together a vibrant mix of educators, technologists, and learning leaders from across Canada, and it was incredibly energizing to reconnect with so many of my former customers. It was also wonderful to see friends and colleagues again, especially Amineh Olad-Koper, and catch up on where their journeys have taken them. Also, it was great to meet Narine Hall, Ph.D., Jason Gildner, and Kimberly Ippolito Salerno! Of course, it is always a pleasure to see you, Kevin O'Hearn, MBA! Seeing how institutions have matured in their use of Canvas and how they continue to innovate was a real highlight. One of the most inspiring parts of the day was watching the Canadian Canvas community openly share best practices, challenges, and creative approaches to teaching and learning. The collaboration across institutions has noticeably grown, and it is exciting to see how this community continues to strengthen year after year. I was genuinely impressed with the focus on the ethical and responsible deployment of AI within Canvas. It is a critical topic for our space, and the commitment from Instructure was clear. Having Narine Hall, Ph.D. leading that effort is a perfect fit. Her clarity, transparency, and learner first mindset make her exactly the right person to guide AI strategy within the organization. Overall, Toronto CanvasConnect was a fantastic reminder of how much innovation is happening across Canadian higher education and how powerful it is when a community comes together with purpose. I know how much time and effort goes into an event like this and a huge kudos to the team at Instructure for putting on such a fantastic event! I'm already looking forward to the next year and to continuing these conversations with so many of you. #CanvasConnect #Instructure #CanvasLMS #EdTech #HigherEd #CanadianHigherEd #DigitalLearning #TeachingAndLearning #LMSCommunity #InnovationInEducation
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Whether you’re a teacher, developer, or administrator, the 🔵 BigBlueButton Resource Centre is your go-to hub for everything you need to succeed. Here, you’ll find: ✔️ A complete user guide for instructors and students ✔️ Technical setup guides and specs for administrators ✔️ API and integration documentation for developers ✔️ Greenlight installation and usage tutorials ✔️ The latest on what’s new in BigBlueButton 3.0 ✔️ Manual and automated testing resources Your classroom, your codebase, your community; supported all in one place. 🔗 Explore the Resource Centre: https://ow.ly/kmXF50X9teq #BigBlueButton #EdTech #OpenSource #VirtualClassroom #OnlineLearning
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Most video platforms were built for meetings, not for learning. 🧑💻 Instructor-Led Training (ILT) demands more than screen-sharing and one-way communication. It requires tools that foster 🗣️ engagement, 💬 feedback, and 📈 measurable learning outcomes. In our latest article, we explore why ILT needs more than a generic conferencing tool and how BigBlueButton, purpose-built for teaching, delivers the results your learners deserve. 🧑🎓✨ 🔎 Read the full article: Tailored for Training, Not Just Meetings: Why Instructor-Led Training Needs More Than Video Calls #ILT #LearningAndDevelopment #BigBlueButton #EdTech #VirtualTraining
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When it comes to Instructor-Led Training, many platforms compete on features 👉 but few can match the freedom, transparency, and innovation that #opensource delivers. As the creators of #BigBlueButton, Blindside Networks built this platform to redefine what purpose-built for education truly means. Discover how an open-source foundation enables: ✔️ Cost efficiency to invest in learning, not licenses ✔️ Customization without limits so you can align the platform to your pedagogy ✔️ Data control with privacy and transparency built in ✔️ Community-driven innovation where educators and developers shape the future together 📖 Read @BlindsideNetworks latest article to learn why open source is at the heart of the future of Instructor-Led Training. #EdTech #ILT #VirtualClassroom
👨🏫 When L&D leaders evaluate platforms for Instructor-Led Training, the conversation often centers on features like breakout rooms, analytics, and interactivity. 👉 But there is a bigger differentiator shaping the future of ILT: open source. In this article, we explore how 🔵 @BigBlueButton ’s open-source foundation delivers: ✔️ #Costefficiency: more budget for training, less for licensing ✔️ #Customization without limits: tailor the platform to your pedagogy ✔️ Total #datacontrol: trust and transparency with learner privacy ✔️ A global #community: educators and developers driving innovation #BigBlueButton is not just another video platform. It is purpose-built for education, powered by #opensource, and designed to put instructors and learners first. 🔎 Read the full article: Why Open Source Matters: BigBlueButton and the Future of Instructor-Led Training #EdTech
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BigBlueButton is proud to be named #Moodle Certified Integration Partner of the Year 2025 at #MootGlobal25! For 15 years, our #partnership with Moodle has focused on one thing: better learning outcomes. This year, we showcased how our deep integration helps educators track attendance, access unified reports, and give personalized feedback, all directly inside Moodle. And we’re excited about what’s next: Visual Submit, a new way for students to share work in real time and receive immediate teacher feedback. 👉 Learn why #BigBlueButton won this award and what the future of digital classrooms looks like today: https://lnkd.in/eSg8_Bzc #VirtualClassroom #EdTech
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🎉 Introducing new quizzing in BigBlueButton 3.0: ✔️ Convert polls into quizzes with correct answers ✔️ Smart Slides that auto-detect answers ✔️ Real-time results integrated into the analytics dashboard This makes formative assessment easier than ever, giving instructors live insights into student engagement and learning. 🎥 Watch our full video walkthrough on YouTube: https://ow.ly/vElO50X1OV2 #BigBlueButton #EdTech #VirtualClassroom #FormativeAssessment #TeachingOnline
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Achievement unlocked at #MootGlobal25! 🎉 Moodle has awarded Blindside Networks — the company behind the #BigBlueButton project — Certified Integration Partner of the Year. This recognition is a reflection of the incredible Blindside Networks team and the global BigBlueButton open-source community working together to empower educators with high-quality online classrooms. We’re proud to see BigBlueButton at the heart of #Moodle ’s mission to improve education worldwide. 🌍 #OpenSource #EdTech #VirtualClassroom
Achievement unlocked! Yesterday, Blindside Networks won the Certified Integration Partner of the Year award from Moodle HQ for delivering the highest revenue to Moodle from all the CIPs. As the CEO of Blindside Networks, we've been working with over 25 Moodle Partners last year to help their customers deliver high-quality online classes through our value added hosting of BigBlueButton. Thanks to all the hard work by the Blindside Networks team, and the global BigBlueButton open source community to make this award possible. Moodle's mission to empower educators to improve our world. Blindside Networks and BigBlueButton are right there with you buddy. #MootGlobal25 #Moodle #opensource #edtech
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Day 1 at #MootGlobal25 is off to an inspiring start in Edinburgh! Our team led two sessions: 🖥️ Fred Dixon: From Webcam Fatigue to Learning Success – Reimagining Instructor-Led Training 📊 Jesus Federico: Function for the Future – Redefining Virtual Classrooms in Moodle and advancing analytics with Moodle/BigBlueButton integration. We’re proud to be a Gold Sponsor of this global gathering of educators and innovators. Excited for the conversations ahead! #BigBlueButton #EdTech #VirtualClassroom #Moodle
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✨ Two pioneers, one shared vision. 🧑🏫🖥️ Here’s a moment from last year’s #MootGlobal24 where Moodle HQ’s Martin Dougiamas and BigBlueButton co-founder Fred Dixon explored the future of education in the time of AI 🤖. We are proud to return to #MootGlobal25 in Edinburgh this week as Gold Sponsors. Join Fred Dixon for his special presentation: From Webcam Fatigue to Learning Success: Reimagining Instructor-Led Training 📍 Fintry Room 🗓️ Day 1 – Sept 16 ⏰ 11:30am Discover how #BigBlueButton and #Moodle Workplace together create more engaging, measurable and effective ILT experiences, and share your feedback to help shape the future of virtual classrooms. #EdTech #VirtualClassroom #EngagingLearners #ILT
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BigBlueButton is purpose-built for teaching, and with Moodle 4.5 the integration is deeper than ever. 🧑🏫 🖥️ From seamless workflows to powerful engagement tools, it’s all designed to help educators create better learning outcomes. 📺 Watch the full video on YouTube: https://ow.ly/lu4y50WUSkI 🎉 Heading to #MootGlobal25 in Edinburgh next week? Come visit us for live demos and meet the team! #BigBlueButton #Moodle #VirtualClassroom #EdTech
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We’re excited to attend MootGlobal 2025 in Edinburgh next month! 🏴 Our co-founder, Fred Dixon, will present on creating engaging and effective virtual classrooms with #BigBlueButton. 📌 Learn more about Fred’s topic and secure your spot at the conference: https://ow.ly/nUMl50WHbuW #MootGlobal25 #Moodle #EdTech #VirtualClassroom
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🌍 BigBlueButton World 2025 is a wrap! Thanks to our sponsors, think modular GmbH and Blindside Networks for hosting the event! 19 presentations. Nearly 600 participants. One mission: empowering quality online education for every student. From game-changing plugins in BigBlueButton 3.0 to real-world stories of schools transforming learning, this year’s conference spotlighted both innovation and impact. 🚀 Technical wins: • New whiteboard updates (tldraw) • Livestreaming for massive audiences • Plugin architecture advancements • Sneak peek at a new user experience 🎓 Education in action: • Minerva Virtual Academy’s award-winning model • School on Wheels tutoring homeless children • Teaching mathematics & life lessons online 👉Read all about the event in our latest blog post: https://ow.ly/a7Xr50WGcne #BigBlueButton #OnlineLearning #EdTech #OpenSource #VirtualClassroom
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🔵 The #BigBlueButton team is live at InstructureCon 2025! Fred Dixon, Tara Dixon, and Susan McDevitt are set up at booth 59 and ready to talk about how purpose-built virtual classroom tools, specifically real-time analytics and AI features, are transforming online learning. 🎤 Fred Dixon’s session starts soon—focusing on how AI can support, not replace, great teaching. If you're at the conference, we’d love to connect. 👉 Stop by and let’s talk engagement, outcomes, and what’s next in #EdTech. Instructure #INSTCon25 #CanvasLMS #VirtualClassroom #AIinEducation #TeacherTools
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BigBlueButton is excited to be part of InstructureCon 2025 with Instructure and Canvas LMS, July 22–24 in Spokane! 🎯 Visit us at booth 59 to explore: • Real-time engagement analytics • AI tools that support (not replace) instructors • Seamless integration inside Canvas LMS 🎤 Plus, don’t miss our CEO Fred Dixon’s session on AI + pedagogy. 🎁 Kindle Paperwhite giveaways await! 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/efHSTSyP #INSTCon25 #CanvasLMS #EdTech #BigBlueButton
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🌍 Inside BigBlueButton’s Evolution: Developer Summit Highlights & What’s New in 3.0+ From Dev20 in Berlin to Dev21 in Brazil, BigBlueButton’s global developer community came together to drive innovation in virtual education. Our latest blog post unpacks 4 key takeaways—including our transition from product to platform, a full UX redesign, and a deeper commitment to pedagogical tools like “Whiteboard Vision.” 📖 Read the recap and 🎥 watch the full summit playlists here: https://ow.ly/wp8w50WlM5v #BigBlueButton #OpenSource #EdTech #ActiveLearning #DeveloperSummit #VirtualClassroom #UXDesign #LearningAnalytics
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🎓 #BigBlueButton World 2025 starts TOMORROW! We’re bringing together educators, developers, and open-source champions for three days of knowledge-sharing—and Day 3 is packed with cutting-edge topics. 📅 Here’s the Day 3 lineup: 🐭 Alexis Fishbaugh – Building Kids' Club Spanish School, an online Spanish school for kids 🔌 Tiago Jacobs (iMDT) – Plugin architecture + roadmap 🧩 Guilherme Leme (iMDT) – Tour of BBB plugins in action 🖥️ Timo Brockmeyer (Universität Osnabrück) – Hybrid setups with BBB 💬 Martin Klampfer & Lisa Kostrzewa (fairkom Gesellschaft) – Starting meetings from [matrix] 🖊️ Kert B. – A vision for the next-gen BBB whiteboard 🧑🏫 Laurie Jones-Curtis - What Virtual Learning Taught Me About Assumptions, Connection, and Tone 🔗 View the full conference schedule: https://lnkd.in/gNYew9dc #OpenSource #EdTech #PluginArchitecture #HybridLearning #VirtualClassroom
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🎓 #BigBlueButton World 2025 starts TOMORROW! We’re bringing together educators, developers, and open-source champions for three days of knowledge-sharing—and Day 3 is packed with cutting-edge topics. 📅 Here’s the Day 3 lineup: 🐭 Alexis Fishbaugh – Building Kids' Club Spanish School, an online Spanish school for kids 🔌 Tiago Jacobs (iMDT) – Plugin architecture + roadmap 🧩 Guilherme Leme (iMDT) – Tour of BBB plugins in action 🖥️ Timo Brockmeyer (Universität Osnabrück) – Hybrid setups with BBB 💬 Martin Klampfer & Lisa Kostrzewa (fairkom Gesellschaft) – Starting meetings from [matrix] 🖊️ Kert B. – A vision for the next-gen BBB whiteboard 🧑🏫 Laurie Jones-Curtis - What Virtual Learning Taught Me About Assumptions, Connection, and Tone 🔗 View the full conference schedule: https://lnkd.in/gNYew9dc #OpenSource #EdTech #PluginArchitecture #HybridLearning #VirtualClassroom
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🧩 Day 2 of #BigBlueButton World 2025 dives deep into innovation, scalability, and the future of online learning. Join these brilliant minds: 🎨 Steve Ruiz – exploring what’s new with tldraw 🎥 Samuel Weirich – building scalable livestreaming in BigBlueButton 🤖 Jon Fila – balancing caution and opportunity with AI in education 🏫 Jack Child – showcasing best practices from Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) Academy 🛠️ Bruno Valentini & Lucas Zawacki (Mconf) – deep dive into the making of BigBlueButton 3.1 🔌 Jesus Federico & Shamiso Jaravaza – unlocking the power of BBB plugins in #Moodle 📍 June 25 | Free & Virtual 💻 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gNYew9dc #OpenSource #VirtualLearning #EdTech #AIinEducation
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📢 The Day 1 lineup for #BigBlueButton World 2025 is here — and it’s full of thought leaders pushing the boundaries of online education. 🎤 Fred Dixon – on the future of BigBlueButton in the Age of AI 🎤 Stephanie Schmidt (didaris) – tackling inactive participants in virtual classrooms 🎤 Wescley Patrick Soares da Silva (RNP) – 10 years of BigBlueButton transforming Brazil's education 🎤 Paul Chillingworth – delivering national programmes using Moodle + BBB 🎤 Cynthia Gonzalez (School on Wheels, Inc.) – sharing the mission of School On Wheels 🎤 Jeniah Jones – using Jigsaw and Mind Maps for active learning 📍 June 24 | Online | Free Registration Register now → https://lnkd.in/gNYew9dc #VirtualLearning #OnlineEducation #AIinEducation #Moodle #EdTech
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In online learning, it’s not enough to simply “deliver content.” ✅ Students need to raise hands, chat, respond to polls—in other words, engage. ✅ Instructors need real-time analytics to adapt and support learning as it happens. ✅ Institutions need tools that integrate deeply and work at scale. That’s why BigBlueButton’s integration with Moodle LMS is so powerful. Together, they turn virtual classes into responsive, student-centered experiences—where no one ends up in the back of the class. 🎥 Watch how it works: https://ow.ly/AFbh50WahRF #ActiveLearning #BigBlueButton #Moodle #VirtualClassroom #EdTech #OnlineLearning #InstructionalDesign
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🚀 Registration is now open for #BigBlueButton World 2025, a global virtual conference connecting educators, developers, and #edtech leaders! 📅 June 24–26, 2025 | 14:00–17:55 UTC 💡 Theme: Empowering Authentic Engagement with Teachers 🎤 Keynote: Fred Dixon, CEO of Blindside Networks 🔍 Explore strategies for online engagement, #AIineducation, and technical deep dives into BigBlueButton's plugin architecture. Whether you’re an instructional designer, IT leader, educator, or policy maker—this is your space to shape the future of virtual learning. 🔗 Register here: https://ow.ly/kUpA50W8Ar9 #VirtualLearning #OnlineEducation #OpenSource #ProfessionalDevelopment
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🍪 AI tools are reshaping education—but are we trading long-term understanding for instant answers? In this thought-provoking read, Fred Dixon, CEO of Blindside Networks and co-founder of BigBlueButton, compares generative AI to hyperprocessed food: fast, convenient, and potentially harmful if consumed without care. Learn why over-reliance on AI might weaken critical thinking—and how educators can strike a healthier balance for deeper learning outcomes. 🧠 📖 Read the full article: https://ow.ly/68x850W4au5 #EdTech #AI #ActiveLearning #BigBlueButton #OnlineTeaching
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Thanks to an invitation from Direction interministérielle du numérique (DINUM), the #BigBlueButton team joined 300+ developers at Paris HackDays—an open call to advance open-source tools for government. Our submission? Seamlessly integrating Docs and AI into BigBlueButton to automatically generate meeting summaries—capturing key takeaways and action items to boost collaboration across the French Government. Out of 53 entries, we were proud to be selected as a Top 10 project. It’s open source innovation in action. 🚀 Read our latest blog post about BigBlueButton's submission: https://ow.ly/gLKn50W7XRp #GovTech #OpenSource #AIinEducation #DigitalSovereignty #Hackdays #DINUM
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📣 “Showing up” isn’t the same as engaging. In a recent episode of the Cambridge International Podcast, BigBlueButton co-founder Fred Dixon draws a compelling analogy: "If an athlete walked into the gym, stared at the weights, and left—we’d hardly call that a workout. So why do we settle for students just ‘showing up’ in virtual class?" 🎧 Instructors need tools that foster active learning—think chats, whiteboards, polls, and breakout rooms. Engagement isn’t optional. It’s foundational. 👉 Hear more in Effective Student Engagement Online on YouTube: https://ow.ly/bMwu50W4VZA #EdTech #ActiveLearning #StudentEngagement #VirtualClassroom #BigBlueButton
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BigBlueButton World 2025 Call for Proposals! We’re excited to announce our upcoming virtual BigBlueButton World Conference 2025 🌎 being held on June 24-26 and we want you to be a part of it! We’re looking for proposals on topics including (but not limited to): ✅ Innovative uses of BigBlueButton in education or training ✅ Strategies for engaging students online in the age of AI ✅ Accessibility and inclusive online teaching practices ✅ Pedagogical strategies for online learning ✅ Case studies and success stories from real classrooms Session Format: Speaking sessions (25 minutes with Q&A) Whether you’re a first-time presenter or a seasoned speaker, we welcome your voice. 💡 Submit your proposal by EOD Friday June 6th: https://bit.ly/3ZDS38z 🎟️ Want to attend? Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/45Mxydk If you have any questions, please reach out to our team at bigbluebuttonworld-team@bigbluebutton.org. Thank you for being a part of the BigBlueButton Community—we look forward to receiving your proposals!
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📚 Just because class ends doesn’t mean the learning stops. With BigBlueButton Enhanced, every live lesson is recorded and ready for playback—no extra steps for the teacher. ✅ Missed the session? Students can catch up or revisit key moments while studying. ✅ Need insight? Educators can use ELAD analytics to review engagement and personalize support. ✅ Extra tasks? None. Recordings are automatic, so teachers stay focused on teaching, not tech. Empowered educators. Engaged learners. That’s the power of a #virtualclassroom built on #pedagogy. Learn more today: https://ow.ly/tfZ350VWr46 #EdTech #BigBlueButton
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Student engagement is more than a metric—it’s the cornerstone of effective virtual education. In a recent episode of the Cambridge International Education podcast, Fred Dixon (co-founder, BigBlueButton) joined Rachel Ayres, Head of English, Minerva Virtual Academy (MVA) to discuss why engagement remains the biggest challenge in online learning—and how we can move beyond video conferencing. Fred shared that virtual classrooms must be designed with pedagogy at the core. Technology is only effective when it supports how students actually learn. That’s why BigBlueButton was built not just to connect people, but to engage learners—with tools that help educators drive interaction and measure engagement in real time. 🎧 Full episode here: https://ow.ly/SiHv50VTvwI #EdTech #StudentEngagement #VirtualClassroom #OnlineLearning #BigBlueButton
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Packed room, powerful message 📣—thank you to everyone who joined us today at #MootCA25. Fred Dixon, co-founder of BigBlueButton, led a dynamic session on “The Future of Virtual Classrooms built on Pedagogy, AI, and Analytics.” 📚🤖 We’re grateful for the thoughtful conversations 💬 and meaningful engagement as we explored how AI and real-time analytics can help educators support struggling students in the moment. ✨ The energy in the room was a reminder of what true engagement looks like—and why we’re working to bring that same experience into virtual classrooms. ✅ #EdTech #VirtualLearning #StudentEngagement
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We're proud to be representing 🔵 BigBlueButton at Moodle Moot Canada in Montréal! This event is a great opportunity to connect with the #Moodle community and demonstrate how our #opensource platform helps educators deliver interactive, effective virtual classes. If you're attending, stop by our table to learn more about what’s new in #BigBlueButton. #EdTech #DigitalLearning #MootCA25 #MootGlobal25
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