Gather Input - BigBlueButton

Gathering input from students keeps them engaged and gives you insight into their thinking.

Custom Response Polls

Use polls with typed responses to collect open-ended input:

Students type their own answers instead of choosing from options
Great for brainstorming, word association, or collecting examples
All responses are visible to the presenter

See Use Polling/Quizzing.

Responding to Polls (Student View)

Students see a poll notification and can respond directly:

Click to select an option (multiple choice) or type a response (custom)
Responses are submitted anonymously by default
Results appear when the presenter publishes them

See Respond to Polls.

Shared Notes for Input

Use shared notes as a collaborative input tool:

Pose a question and have students type responses in shared notes
Everyone can see and build on each other’s ideas
Great for collaborative brainstorming or collecting questions

See Use Shared Notes.

Input Gathering Strategies

Strategy	Tool	Description
Quick brainstorm	Custom poll	”Type one word that describes…”
Collaborative list	Shared notes	”Add your ideas to the shared notes”
Anonymous feedback	Custom poll	”What’s still unclear?”
Group discussion prep	Shared notes	”Write your question before breakout rooms”
Think-pair-share	Shared notes + breakout rooms	Individual → small group → class

Check Understanding Collaborative Activities

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