A Decade of Moodle and BigBlueButton at XJTLU: Architecture, Operations and Lessons Learned

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A Decade of Moodle and BigBlueButton at XJTLU: Architecture, Operations and Lessons Learned

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) has operated Moodle and BigBlueButton as core components of its digital learning ecosystem for many years, supporting both asynchronous and synchronous teaching at scale.

Hanson's session will share XJTLU’s experience in deploying, integrating, and operating Moodle and BigBlueButton within a university-wide learning environment. Topics will include platform architecture, operational challenges, scalability considerations, support for online and blended learning, and lessons learned from large-scale adoption.He will also briefly explore future opportunities in AI-enhanced platform operations, learning analytics, and digital learning services.

Session attendees will gain practical insights into the long-term management of Moodle and BigBlueButton in a higher education setting and learn about strategies that can help improve sustainability, reliability, and user experience.

About Hanson XIN

Hanson XIN received a master's degree in Electronic Technology and Communication Engineering from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in 2010. He joined XJTLU in 2012 and has served in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, the Educational Development Unit (EDU) under the Institute of Leadership and Education Advanced Development (ILEAD), and the Centre of Educational Technology (CET) under the Centre for Knowledge and Information (CKI).

Over the past decade, he has led the architecture, implementation, and continuous development of several university-wide digital learning platforms. He is the main architect and project lead for BigBlueButton utilization at XJTLU and has played a key role in the development, deployment, and operation of Learning Mall Core, the University's online teaching and learning platform, as well as Connect ePortfolio and a range of related digital learning services.

His interests include online learning platforms, educational technology innovation, AI-enhanced learning systems, and large-scale digital learning infrastructure.