IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems

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Performance Improvements of Bigbluebutton for Distance Teaching

Christian Uhl *
Bernd Freisleben *
* Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Marburg, Germany (Portugal)
* Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Marburg, Germany (Portugal)

Abstract

BigBlueButton (BBB) is a web conferencing system designed for online learning. It consists of a set of pre-configured open -source software tools to realize video conferencing functionality primarily for teaching purposes. Due to the COVID -19 pande mic, our university decided to roll out BBB for the university’s educational activities in the first nationwide lock -down in early 2020. Based on our experiences in deploying, operating, and using BBB at our university for about 12 months, we present suggestions on how the services provided by BBB can be improved to meet the technical demands identified during online lecturing at our university. Our suggestions include the

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BigBlueButton Web Conferencing Online Teaching
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Uhl, et al. (2022). Performance Improvements of Bigbluebutton for Distance Teaching. IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.33965/ijcsis_2022_v17i1_02
Uhl, et al. "Performance Improvements of Bigbluebutton for Distance Teaching." IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems, vol. 17, no. 1, 2022. https://doi.org/10.33965/ijcsis_2022_v17i1_02
Uhl, et al. "Performance Improvements of Bigbluebutton for Distance Teaching." IADIS International Journal on Computer Science and Information Systems 17, no. 1 (2022). https://doi.org/10.33965/ijcsis_2022_v17i1_02