for online Parent Teacher Conferences we will be using Big Blue Button. This requires no special software and is accessible on any device with an internet connection and a web browser.
In order to create link to for your conference room, follow these steps:
  1. Go to http://www.isbonline.cn and sign up for an account. Make sure you use the orange Microsoft 365 button to do so.
  2. Once your account has been approved (Note: you will not receive an email notification; you will need to check back at a later time. It is usually approved within the hour.), log in at http://www.isbonline.cn.  Again, be sure to use the orange Microsoft 365 button.
  1. Create a new room called “Ms. XXXX’s Parent Conferences” and then send that link to be shared with parents.
  2. On the day of conferences, sign in to http://www.isbonline.cn, select your Parent Conference room and click Start.
For more detailed instructions, you can view this screencast:
These  timestamps can help you find the instructions that you need:
  1. Create your account and log in (0:00)
  2. Create a room to use for PTCs (1:40)
  3. The basics of BBB (2:10)
  4. User Management (3:20)
  5. Uploading a custom presentation as background for PTCs (5:27)
  6. Upload a new default background presentation (6:54)