Using breakout rooms is an effective method for encouraging small group dialogues and teamwork activities within the context of a broader meeting or seminar. This article will provide instructions on setting up breakout rooms for WebEx meetings.
Step 1: Start a Meeting
To create breakout rooms, first start a meeting by logging into your WebEx account and clicking on “Start Meeting” or “Schedule Meeting”. Once the meeting is started, you will be able to access the breakout room feature.
Step 2: Access Breakout Rooms
During the meeting, click on the “Breakout Rooms” button located in the toolbar at the bottom of your screen. This will open a panel where you can create and manage breakout rooms.
Step 3: Create Breakout Rooms
To create a breakout room, click on the “Create” button in the Breakout Rooms panel. You will be prompted to enter a name for the room and select the participants who will join it. You can also choose whether the room is open or closed, meaning participants can freely move between rooms or not.
Step 4: Manage Breakout Rooms
Once you have created breakout rooms, you can manage them by clicking on the “Manage” button in the Breakout Rooms panel. From here, you can move participants between rooms, close or open rooms, and even broadcast messages to all rooms.
Step 5: End Breakout Sessions
When it’s time to end the breakout sessions, click on the “End” button in the Breakout Rooms panel. This will bring all participants back to the main meeting room and allow you to continue with your agenda.
Conclusion
Creating breakout rooms in WebEx meetings is a simple process that can greatly enhance collaboration and engagement among attendees. By following these steps, you can effectively create and manage breakout rooms to facilitate small group discussions and activities during your next meeting or webinar.