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Managed LMS · Conferencing · Britts Imperial · Global

A managed peer-to-peer LMS with attendance tracking and live web conferencing, supported end to end

Attend, meet, supported

About the Client

Britts Imperial University College, UAE is an Academic Centre & Education Partner of top-tier globally recognized British & European universities to offer Undergraduate, Postgraduate and doctoral degree programs awarded by these universities to aspiring learners from across the globe.

IndustryBritts Imperial University College operates in the Education sector (service sector) and belongs to the Higher Education Industry.

Team SizeApproximately 10–20 engineers and technical professionals, responsible for managing the LMS platform, IT infrastructure, and data systems.

Project Duration6 months

12+months of active development & support

6+significant iterations delivered over time

10engineers involved across delivery phases

Application Overview

Britts Imperial.

Britts Imperial University College runs an interactive, peer-to-peer learning management system with global reach. ZionStar manages and enhances their Canvas LMS — adding attendance tracking and live web conferencing — and provides ongoing technical support.

Company Overview

Britts Imperial University College is a private higher education institution based in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, focused on delivering globally recognized academic programs and career-oriented education.

The institution operates as an academic center and education partner for top-tier British and European universities, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs awarded by its partner institutions.

Britts Imperial University College is reported to have been established around 1982 and has grown into an international education provider serving students from multiple countries.

Outcomes at a Glance

Roll Callattendance tracking

BigBlueButtonlive conferencing

Exportableattendance reports

Managedtechnical support

Project Objectives

To create a single platform for course delivery, assignments, and assessments.
To improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
To provide continuous academic, technical, and administrative support.
To enable real-time interaction between students, faculty, and management.
To handle increasing student enrollments.

The Problem

The main problems faced by Britts Imperial

Low student engagement during online sessions

Plagiarism in assignments and projects

Lack of real-time support during exams or classes

Inconsistent LMS performance under high usage

Limited integration between systems

The Brief

The challenge & our solution.

The challenge

Britts Imperial needed an interactive, peer-to-peer learning experience for a globally distributed student body — with reliable attendance tracking, built-in live classes, and dependable day-to-day technical support their team could not maintain alone.

The solution

We manage and enhance their Canvas LMS: a Roll Call attendance system with exportable reports, an integrated BigBlueButton web-conferencing platform (via Greenlight) for live peer-to-peer classes with recordings, and ongoing technical support — keeping the platform interactive, reliable and global.

Our Solution

ZionStar developed a scalable, end-to-end LMS platform that includes:

Big Blue Button Integration

Conducted live interactive classes with video/audio
Used whiteboard, polls, breakout rooms for engagement
Enabled session recording for revision
Improved real-time interaction between faculty and students

Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI)

Integrated external tools directly into the LMS
Enabled Single Sign-On (SSO) for easy access
Unified platforms like BigBlueButton & Copyleaks
Created a seamless digital learning ecosystem

Copyleaks LTI Integration

Automatically checked assignments for plagiarism
Detected AI-generated content
Generated similarity reports for evaluation
Ensured academic integrity and transparency

Centralized Support System

Implemented real-time messaging and notifications
Provided technical support for LMS issues
Streamlined student query handling

Gamification & Interactive Learning

Introduced badges, leaderboards, and rewards
Used quizzes, polls, and discussion forums
Encouraged peer-to-peer interaction

Automated Evaluation System

Used rubrics for standardized grading
Integrated auto-grading for quizzes
Combined with Copyleaks reports for transparency

How It Works

How we delivered it.

Managed LMS

Operate and enhance the Canvas LMS day to day, with ongoing technical support for staff and learners.

Attendance tracking

Roll Call attendance with class and list views, plus exportable attendance reports per session.

Live conferencing

Integrated BigBlueButton via Greenlight — personalized rooms, recordings and user authentication.

Peer-to-peer & global

Interactive, peer-to-peer learning delivered reliably to a globally distributed cohort.

Technology Stack

Canvas LMSBigBlueButtonGreenlightRoll Call AttendanceRuby on RailsManaged support

Inside the Build

The complete walkthrough.

8 screens walk through the build end to end — pick a step, use the arrows, or play the tour.

01Roll Call attendanceTake attendance for a session from a single roster, with class and list views of every enrolled learner.
02Mark attendanceMark each learner present, late or absent in one tap, with running totals across the session.
03Export attendance dataFilter attendance by date range and student ID, then export a report for records and accreditation.
04Attendance report deliveredThe attendance report is generated and sent to the chosen recipient, with confirmation in-app.
05Create a web conferenceSet up a live BigBlueButton class — name, duration, recording and the members who can join.
06Conferencing platformA BigBlueButton/Greenlight home for personalized rooms, recording management, custom designs and authentication.
07Conferences dashboardEvery scheduled and concluded conference in one place, with start, recordings and quick actions.
08Live conference sessionA live, interactive BigBlueButton classroom — video, chat and screen share for peer-to-peer learning.

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Roll Call attendance

Take attendance for a session from a single roster, with class and list views of every enrolled learner.

The Result

Engineered for measurable impact.

Attendance, live classes and day-to-day support — all managed inside one interactive, peer-to-peer LMS with global reach.

Britts Imperial University College · Managed LMSManaged and delivered by ZionStar

Roll Callattendance tracking

BigBlueButtonlive conferencing

Exportableattendance reports

Managedtechnical support

Conclusion

Britts Imperial University College successfully addressed its academic and operational challenges by adopting a comprehensive digital transformation strategy. Through the implementation of a centralized Learning Management System (LMS), integration technologies like LTI, virtual classroom tools such as BigBlueButton, and plagiarism detection systems like Copyleaks, the institution significantly enhanced its overall efficiency and learning experience.

The project improved student engagement, ensured academic integrity, and streamlined administrative processes, creating a more structured and scalable educational environment. Additionally, the use of cloud infrastructure and analytics enabled better data management and decision-making.

The final solution improved usability, performance, and overall functionality, helping the client achieve a more effective digital platform.

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