Collaborative Spaces

BigBlueButton provides two primary tools for real-time collaboration: the multi-user whiteboard and shared notes.

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Multi-User Whiteboard

Enable the multi-user whiteboard to let all participants draw, annotate, and contribute visually:

• All participants can draw simultaneously on the presentation slides
• Use for brainstorming, diagramming, or collaborative problem-solving
• The presenter can clear annotations or disable multi-user mode at any time

See Use the Multi-User Whiteboard.

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Per-User Whiteboard

For individual work that the moderator can review:

• Each student gets their own whiteboard layer
• Moderators can view each student’s work individually
• Great for assessments or individual exercises

See Per-User Whiteboard.

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Shared Notes

Shared notes provide a collaborative text editor that all participants can edit simultaneously:

• Real-time collaborative editing (like Google Docs)
• Use for meeting minutes, group brainstorming, or collecting responses
• Content can be exported or moved to the whiteboard

See Use Shared Notes.

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Move Shared Notes to the Whiteboard

Transfer shared notes content to the whiteboard for group review and annotation: See Move Shared Notes to the Whiteboard.

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Choosing the Right Tool