> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.chamilo.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.chamilo.org/teacher-guide/teacher-guide/collaboration-and-communication/video-conferencing.md). # Video Conferencing Chamilo integrates with video conferencing platforms to let you run live sessions directly from your course. Supported platforms include **BigBlueButton** and **Zoom**. > Video conferencing must be configured by your platform administrator. If you do not see the video conferencing tool in your course, contact your administrator. ## Starting a Video Session 1. Open the **Video conference** Video tool from the course homepage (or from the sidebar) 2. Click **Start a meeting** (or a similar button depending on the configured platform) 3. A new video conferencing room will open in a new browser tab ## Inviting Learners Once a meeting is running, enrolled learners can join it by: * Clicking the same **Video conference** tool in their course homepage * Clicking the join link in an announcement or message you send them ## BigBlueButton If your platform uses the BigBlueButton plugin, the meeting itself runs in BigBlueButton, where the usual conference features (audio/video, screen sharing, whiteboard, in-meeting chat, breakout rooms) are available. The Chamilo plugin specifically adds: * **Recording management** — If recording is enabled by the administrator, recordings made during the session are listed inside the course so learners can replay them * **Pre-upload presentation documents** — Attach a presentation file to a meeting so it is loaded into BigBlueButton when the room opens * **Calendar integration** — Scheduled meetings are surfaced in the course agenda * **Course / group / global rooms** — Run a single course-wide room, separate group rooms, or a platform-wide room ## Zoom Integration If your platform uses Zoom, meetings are created and managed through Zoom's interface. Chamilo provides the integration point for launching and joining meetings from within the course. ## Tips * **Schedule in advance** — Use the Agenda tool to schedule video sessions and send reminders * **Test your setup** — Check your microphone and camera before the session * **Record for absent learners** — If recording is enabled, share the recording link after the session for learners who could not attend * **Combine with other tools** — Share presentation files in Documents before the session, and follow up with a Forum discussion afterward