From April 28 to 30, 2026, a three-day online workshop was delivered for participants from Mongolia, focusing on the use of the BigBlueButton (BBB) web conferencing system in synchronous teaching and training. A total of 41 participants attended the sessions. The primary objective was to strengthen participants’ competencies in delivering effective and engaging online learning experiences.
Day 1 focused on the foundations of virtual teaching, including the pedagogical shift required for synchronous environments and key aspects of technical readiness.
Day 2 emphasized hands-on use of engagement tools such as Smart Slides, the multi-user whiteboard, and Shared Notes, as well as collaborative work using Breakout Rooms. During the workshop, BBB was also successfully implemented within the LMS Moodle environment on the Mongolian side.
Day 3 was dedicated to practical application, with participants delivering their own sessions, followed by feedback and a review of learning analytics.
The workshop demonstrated that effective use of synchronous technologies requires not only technical proficiency but also a strong pedagogical approach focused on interaction and active learning.