BigBlueButton 1.0-beta released
The BigBlueButton project recently announce the release of BigBlueButton 1.0-beta, which includes polling, improved video dock, emoji icons, and support for Puffin Browser. For more details see BigBlueButton 1.0-beta released.
BigBlueButton integration with Moodle has been updated
We are pleased to announce the new version of the BigBlueButton integration with Moodle. The plugin BigBlueButtonBN version 2.0.0-b1 is for the moment available only in GitHub and can be downloaded from here. As soon as we move it to the next stage in our development process it will be released to the Moodle Plugin […]
Blindside Networks hosting iMoot 2015
Blindside Networks is providing the hosting for BigBlueButton for iMoot 2015 — the largest fully on-line Moodle conference. You can follow all the action on the twitter feed #imoot15 Here’s a screenshot of Martin Dougiamas giving the keynote address.
BigBlueButtonBN Moodle Plugin supports Moodle 2.9
Moodle 2.9 has just been released. We’ve updated our BigBlueButtonBN plugins to support Moodle 2.9. Click here get the latest versions of the plugins.
BigBlueButton 0.9.0 Released
The BigBlueButton project has just announced the released of BigBlueButton 0.9.0 — the twelfth major release of the project. Blindside Networks started the BigBlueButton project in 2008 and we’ve managed each of the core released. We have high standards for each release. In over eleven months of development and over five months of testing, working […]
Installation video for BigBlueButton
To make it easy for you to setup BigBlueButton on your server, we’ve made this video based on the latest installation instructions for BigBlueButton 0.9.0-RC. See: Enjoy!
Events in 2015 where you can meet us in person
We have a busy year ahead for conferences and events in 2015 (see: Events). Most of these events are learning and educational technology conferences and we are also an exhibitor. If you are planning to attend any of these events and are interested in BigBlueButton and our services — come visit us at the Blindside […]
Updates to the Sakai Meeting Tool
Blindside Networks updated the Sakai Meeting Tool (BigBlueButton integration) with the following new features Wait for moderator (rooms can now be set so students can’t enter until a moderator enters) Hide duration iCalendar options for notification Use the new Sakai editor For more information see PDF overview of what’s new in this update to the Sakai […]
Supporting iMoot 2014
Blindside Networks is once again providing commercial support for BigBlueButton to iMoot, the international on-line Moodle Moot. iMoot 2014 is a completely online conference with attendees and presenters from all over the world. All 70+ sessions are held online using BigBlueButton. We are providing the hosting for BigBlueButton, support of the staff, and conversion of […]
Video Playback Improvements
For a while, we’ve offered video files of recordings on our hosted platform for BigBlueButton, as an alternative to the standard HTML5-based format. (Also check out details on our hosted BigBlueButton offering.) Over the past week, some updates have been rolled out. These changes will apply to all video format recordings going forwards, but existing […]