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Open Source Virtual Classroom Software: Whiteboard, Breakout Rooms, Polls & More

· 7 min read
Bob Teng
Developer Advocate
Chaboud Simon
Community & Marketing Lead

When you search for virtual classroom software, you're not looking for another generic video meeting tool. You're looking for an online classroom where you can teach: explain on a whiteboard, split students into small groups, run a quick quiz, decide who can speak and share, and continue the lesson right inside Moodle or your school platform.

Generic meetings give you video tiles and chat. A real virtual classroom helps you teach the way you teach in person: show, discuss in groups, check understanding, take notes together and keep the class focused — all in one private room you control.

That's what plugNmeet is built for: open source virtual classroom software with shared whiteboard, breakout rooms, quiz-style polls, shared notes, waiting room, simple class controls and Moodle integration. Free to use, private by design, with your own logo and colors.

5 Ways an AI Assistant Can Transform Your Virtual Classroom

· 4 min read
Chaboud Simon
Community & Marketing Lead

The shift to online learning has opened up incredible opportunities, but it also comes with unique challenges. How do you keep students engaged when they're just another face in a grid? How do you cater to different learning styles and language needs through a screen?

The answer isn't to work harder; it's to teach smarter. Imagine having a silent partner in every session, one that makes your virtual classroom more inclusive, accessible, and effective. This is the power of an AI Teaching Assistant. Here are 5 ways it can revolutionize your online teaching.

Deep Integration, Powerful Features: The All-New plugNmeet Plugin for Moodle is Here!

· 5 min read
Jibon L. Costa
Founding developer

Sending students to an external video conferencing link breaks the learning flow, creates a disjointed experience, and pulls them away from the Moodle environment you've carefully built. What if your virtual classroom wasn't a detour, but a destination—a native part of your course?

Today, we're thrilled to announce the launch of the completely rebuilt plugNmeet plugin for Moodle. This isn't just an update; it's a ground-up redesign focused on one thing: deep, seamless integration that makes your virtual classroom feel like a core Moodle activity.

How to Secure Your Online Classroom: A Teacher's Guide to Privacy and Safety

· 5 min read
Bob Teng
Developer Advocate

As an educator, your primary goal is to create a safe, respectful, and effective learning environment. In a physical classroom, you have established routines for this: you close the door to prevent interruptions, you set rules for speaking, and you manage the flow of the conversation.

But how do you replicate this in a virtual classroom? An unsecured online meeting can quickly devolve into chaos, with uninvited guests, background noise, and constant interruptions.

This guide will walk you through the simple but powerful tools available in Plug-N-Meet that allow you to take control of your digital classroom. Think of these features as your new classroom management toolkit, designed to ensure your online sessions are as safe, private, and productive as your in-person ones.

The Ultimate Guide to Moodle Video Conferencing: From Virtual Classrooms to Collaborative Workshops

· 5 min read
Chaboud Simon
Community & Marketing Lead

As an educator or administrator on Moodle, your goal is to create a seamless and engaging learning environment. But when it's time for a live virtual class, many are forced to compromise, sending students to an external Zoom or Teams link. This breaks the learning flow, creates a disjointed user experience, and raises valid concerns about student data privacy.

What if your virtual classroom was just another native Moodle activity, as easy to add as a quiz or a forum? What if it was a powerful, interactive space designed specifically for teaching, not just a generic meeting room?

With the official Plug-N-Meet plugin for Moodle, this is not just possible; it's simple. This guide will show you how to transform your Moodle site into a world-class, interactive e-learning platform.