> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Getting Started
> How to get the most out of BigBlueButton for your online classes.
If you are a student, go to the [Student Guide](/getting-started/student-guide).
As a teacher, the fist -- and best step -- to get started is watch [watch the first two tutorial videos](/help/videos).
The first video covers the basics of BigBlueButton from a learner's perspecitve: how to share audio and video, respond to chat and polls, use the whiteboard, etc.
The second video builds on the first and covers demonstrates how to use BigBlueButton's capabilties to teach students.
## The Big Picture
To help you get started improving learning outcomes in your virtual classess, we've organized this documentation according to best practices broken down into three stages:
1. **Prepare** (before the class),
2. **Teach** (using BigBlueButton), and
3. **Reflect** (review class and plan for next).
The following diagram breaks down the key activities at each stage.
Use the navigation at the top of this documentation, or the user interface below to quickly jump to specific sections.
Create rooms, configure settings, and invite participants.
Upload presentations and set up Smart Slides for polling.
Assign roles, manage students, and keep time.
Build trust with and between students.
Present slides, share your screen, and play external videos.
Launch polls, run quizzes, and check understanding in real time.
Use analytics to ensure every student is learning.
Record sessions and manage recording formats and access.
Analyze engagement data and improve your next session.
Monitor real-time engagement and activity scores.
Resolve common audio, video, and connectivity issues.
Looking for a specific feature? You can use the search at the top, as a question of the docs with AI, and check out the [Educator Quick Reference](/getting-started/educator-quick-reference) links to help docs for the most common actions.