Big Blue Button (BBB) Premium (formerly Conferences) is a online web conference tool that is accessed in Canvas's course navigation, the premium licensing will revert back to the free tier on 12/31/2021. This tool allows you to conduct real-time lectures and meetings, you can share audio, video, presentations, your screen, a multi-user whiteboard, chat, and create breakout rooms for students to work collaboratively, all within Canvas.
Features of the free tier DO NOT INCLUDE:
- Downloading of your recordings
- Inviting external guests
- Usage analytics
Can I use Big Blue Button to record classes in Canvas?
Yes, the free tier of BigBlueButton does INCLUDE recording of your classes, videos are available for 7 days for students to watch; however they cannot be downloaded. Echo360 and Teams are recommended for recording your classes and especially if you plan to reuse content. ITS recommends using Echo360 or Microsoft Teams, both methods integrate in Canvas.
Instructor/Moderator Resources:
Creating and Starting a Conference:
Create a conference
Start a conference
Running a Conference:
Video: Moderator/Presenter Overview - This video covers all the basics of running a conference
Record a conference
Breakout Rooms Overview - video
Conference Analytics (premium feature until 12/31/2021)
Watch the video on this page to learn how to access and use the Conference Statistics page: Conference Statistics
Additional Instructor Resources:
Canvas Conference Guide pages
How many webcams can be shared at one time? All users will see all other user's webcams. Example: If you have 100+ people sharing webcams in a session, the usability of the session will be degraded. If you are running a large conference, we encourage you to Lock the viewer's ability to see other viewer's webcams as shown in the image below.

Student/Participant Resources:
Conference Basics
Video: Student Overview
Attending a Canvas Conference
Support Handbook
Additional Student Resources
Canvas Conferences Student Guide pages
How do I view Conferences in the Student app on my Android device?
How do I view Conferences as a student on my iOS device?
Minimum user requirements