The product referred to as “Butter” in the context of the provided sources is a video conferencing and meeting platform, distinct from the headless CMS also named Butter CMS. Here is a detailed overview of the video conferencing tool Butter:
Introduction
Butter is a sophisticated video conferencing and meeting platform designed to enhance the engagement, structure, and productivity of online sessions. It is tailored for facilitators and teams looking to conduct more interactive and effective meetings, workshops, and training sessions.Key Features and Functionality
Session Planner
Butter’s Session Planner is a core feature that allows users to create a detailed agenda for their sessions. This planner integrates various tools and activities into a customizable run-of-show, ensuring that all necessary resources are available when needed. Users can build the agenda using blocks, each of which can be customized with tools such as whiteboards, breakouts, polls, Miro boards, Google documents, and YouTube videos.Breakouts and Groups
Butter offers advanced breakout features similar to those found in platforms like Zoom, but with additional functionalities. Users can prebuild “Rooms” and “Groups” and assign participants to them. Breakout groups can be given specific tasks, and participants can mark these tasks as complete within the breakout session. Tools such as videos, Google Docs, and Miro boards can be assigned to breakout groups for collaborative work.Integrated Tools
Butter seamlessly integrates tools from other providers directly into its platform. This includes Google Drive (docs, slides, sheets), YouTube, and Miro boards, allowing participants to work collaboratively on these resources without needing to switch between applications.Participant Interaction Tools
Butter includes several tools to enhance participant interaction:- Spotlight Mode: Allows facilitators to bring one or more participants “on stage” for greater visibility.
- Reactions: Enables participants to express their reactions during the session.
- Raise Hand Queue: Facilitators can manage a queue of participants who have raised their hands, ensuring orderly and efficient communication.