Availability and support for Bongo will continue for the duration of the current license agreement, November 1, 2023. Use of Bongo will be monitored over the next year so that an informed decision regarding future use of the tool can be made.
While the virtual classroom functionality in Bongo does not meet most web conferencing platform needs, the tool was licenced and has been used primarily for student video assignments.
About this tool
Use Bongo Virtual Classroom to create meeting spaces, allowing you to engage with one student, a small group of students, or up to 150 students with live video and screen sharing. If desired, Bongo is capable of coupling this Virtual Classroom component with four comprehensive Video Assignment workflows, and allows learners to use virtually any device to complete assignments and join live meetings.
Features and functionality
- Pre-record sessions for on-demand viewing using a webcam, screen, or both
- Instructors can post lecture slides, create break-out rooms, and record meetings
- Breakout rooms are possible for small groups within the larger class
Tool guide
Cost | No cost |
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Recommended class size | Up to 150 students |
LEARN integrations | Fully integrate class roster with LEARN |
Known limitations |
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Level of support | Centrally licensed and supported |
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Get started
- Bongo overview (Keep Learning website)
- How to schedule a virtual classroom (YouTube)
- Basic system requirements (Bongo)
- Browser compatibility (Bongo)
Additional resources
- Bongo support resources for instructors (IST Knowledge Base)
- Bongo support resources for students (IST Knowledge Base)
- Bongo troubleshooting tips (IST Knowledge Base)
- Troubleshooting Within Virtual Classroom (Bongo)
- Virtual Classroom Bandwidth Requirements (Bongo)
- Network ports used by Virtual Classroom (Bongo)
- Comparison of tools for synchronous teaching
Campus support
Vendor support
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