To create Breakout Groups in WebEx

Go to http://redlands.webex.com and sign in.

  1. Select WebEx Training on the left menu at the bottom

  1. There are two options: "Schedule Training" or "Instant Session"

Training Session 

1. Using Schedule Meeting, complete the form by scheduling the topic. Choose conference settings, preference - Mute attendees upon entry. Choose date and time as well as occurrence. 

 

2. You can include all attendees here or just your own email and then forward the meeting invite to all the attendees.You can create the breakout sessions while scheduling the meeting or assign them later. Add presenters and choose from the list of optional features - chat, poll etc. 

3. You can choose breakout session assignment settings, set number of sessions, and number of attendees per session or choose manual. You will also have the ability to select Breakout and create the breakout groups in meeting if you don't create pre - session.

Instant Meeting

1. Provide your topic description, set password or use default one. Both topic and password are required to start the session. 

2. In an "Instant Session" there are some key functions, record, invite/remind attendees, share desktop and chat. 

2. You can also invite attendees via the plus person icon. 

 

2. There you can add invitees or copy the session url and forward. 

To Start a "Breakout Session" choose the Gear Icon and select mange panels. 

 

 

 

 

2. Choose "Breakout Session" and add to current panels. 

3. You will now see the breakout session panel, choose the "Breakout Session Assignment" at the bottom. The Assignment will pop-up where you can choose "Automatically" or "Manually"

 

Note: Users who join a training session from the Webex Meetings app for iOS and Android can't create breakout sessions, even if they're assigned to do so.