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Built for Teaching

Unlike general-purpose video conferencing tools, every feature in BigBlueButton is designed around how people actually teach and learn.. Our design draws on research-backed frameworks:
  • Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development — tools for scaffolding and guided collaboration (breakout rooms, shared notes, multi-user whiteboard)
  • Bloom’s Taxonomy — features that move learners from recall to creation (polls for checking understanding, collaborative activities, learning analytics)
  • Active Learning Principles — built-in engagement tools that keep students participating, not just watching
The documentation is organized Prepare (before the class) → Educate (teaching) → Reflect (after the class). Image

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The Prepare → Educate → Reflect Workflow

BigBlueButton documentation is organized around the natural teaching cycle:

Prepare

Set up your room, upload content, and configure settings before class begins.

Educate

Manage your class, build relationships, deliver content, and engage students with active learning.

Reflect

Review recordings, analyze engagement data, and improve your next session.

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Explore the Documentation

Before You Teach

First-day checklist — test your audio, webcam, and presentation before going live.

Interface Overview

A guided tour of the BigBlueButton interface and its key regions.

Accessibility

Closed captions, keyboard navigation, and other accessibility features.

Quick Reference

Goal-based lookup table — find the right tool for what you want to do.