How do I view Conferences in the Student app on my Android device?
Once you have joined a conference in the Student app, you can use the Conferences interface to participate in the conference. The Conferences interface uses the BigBlueButton web conferencing system.
This guide provides a basic overview of the Conferences interface. To learn more about specific features, view BigBlueButton's HTML5 user documentation.
Open Conferences

In Course Navigation, tap the BigBlueButton link.
View Conferences

The Conferences page displays all conferences in your course. New conferences, including in-process conferences, display in the New Conferences section [1]. Concluded conferences display in the Concluded Conferences section [2].
To view conference details, tap the name of a conference [3].
View No Conferences

If your course does not have any conferences, the Conferences page displays a No Conferences notification.
Open In Progress Conference

To open a conference that has started, tap the name of the conference [1].
Note: If the In Progress label does not display for your conference, the conference has not started [2].
Join Conference

To join an in progress conference, tap the Join button.
Join Audio

Before joining a conference, you will be asked to choose your audio settings. To select your microphone during the conference, tap the Microphone drop-down menu [1].
To select your speaker during the conference, tap the Speaker drop-down menu [2].
To join the conference, tap the Join audio button [3].
View Conferences Interface

The Conferences interface includes four different areas that allow you to participate in the conference:
- Presentation Window [1]
- User Menu [2]
- Conference Tools [3]
- Options Menu [4]
- Connection Status [5]
- Leave Meeting [6]
Open User Menu

To open the User Menu, tap the Users icon.
View User Menu

All of the users in the conference will display in the Users list [1].
To open the chat, tap the Public Chat link [2]. To view the shared notes, tap the Shared Notes link [3].
To exit the User Menu, tap the Users icon [4].
View Conference Tools

The Conferences Interface includes tools to manage the audio and video elements of the conference.
To mute or unmute your microphone, tap the Microphone icon [1].
To mute or unmute your speaker, tap the Speaker icon [2].
To enable your webcam, tap the Webcam icon [3].
To send a reaction, tap the Reaction icon [4].
To raise or lower your hand, tap the Raise Your Hand icon [5].
To minimize the presentation, tap the Minimize Presentation icon [6].
Open Options Menu

To open the Options Menu, tap the Options icon.
View Options Menu

From the Options Menu, you can:
- Set Status [1]
- Enter or exit fullscreen mode [2]
- Open the Settings menu [3]
- View information about the Conferences interface [4]
- View the Help page [5]
- View Keyboard shortcuts [6]
- Manage layout [7]
To close the Options menu, tap the Close link [8].
View Application Settings

From the Settings menu, you can manage additional settings for the Conferences interface. By default, the Settings menu will open to the Applications tab [1].
To enable or disable audio animations, tap the Animations toggle [2].
To enable or disable audio filters, tap the Audio Filters for Microphone toggle [3].
To enable or disable the push to talk feature, tap the Audio push to talk toggle [4].
To enable or disable dark mode, tap the Dark mode toggle [5].
To enable or disable the wake lock, tap the Wake lock toggle [6].
To enable or disable the Whiteboard Toolbars, tap the Auto Hide Whiteboard Toolbars toggle [7].
To enable or disable self-view, tap the Disable self-view (all cameras) toggle [8].
To enable or disable the auto close for the reactions bar, tap the Auto close the reactions bar toggle [9].
To change your language, tap the Application Language menu and select your preferred language [10].
To adjust the font size, tap the Increase or Decrease icon [11].
View Data Savings Settings

To manage data savings, tap the Data Savings tab [1].
To enable or disable your webcam, tap the Enable Webcams button [2]. To enable or disable desktop sharing, tap the Enable Desktop Sharing button [3].
Save Settings

To save your changes to the Settings menu, tap the Save button.