LEARNING MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
(Synopsis – 2)
Supervised by: Submitted by:
Asstt. Prof. Manevpreet Kaur Prabhjot Singh
Department of Computer Science
Guru Nanak Dev University
Amritsar- 143001
India
April, 2024
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my gratitude to my teacher Assistant Professor
Manevpreet Kaur for providing me valuable advice and suggestions to
improve my project.
I am thankful to Dr. Kuljit Kaur, Head Of The Department for providing
me the resources and facilities needed for this project. Their
encouragement and motivation pushed me to work hard and strive for
excellence.
Prabhjot Singh
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INDEX
Content Page No.
Introduction to project and problem statement 4–6
Requirement Analysis 7 – 11
Data Flow Diagram 12
Entity Relationship Diagram 13
User Action Map 14
Table Design 15
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1. Introduction to project and problem statement
In the rapidly evolving landscape of education, the need for efficient
and interactive learning platforms has become more pronounced than
ever. The project at hand aims to address this demand by developing a
comprehensive Learning Management System (LMS) that facilitates
seamless collaboration between teachers and students. The proposed
platform will not only serve as a repository for educational content but
also as a dynamic space for live interactions, personalized course
recommendations, and robust student-teacher engagement.
Problem Statement:
Traditional methods of education often fall short in providing flexible
and interactive learning experiences. Teachers, content creators, and
learners face various challenges, including the cumbersome process of
setting up individual websites, lack of integrated live interaction tools,
and difficulties in personalized course discovery. Moreover, the
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absence of a centralized platform often results in a fragmented
educational ecosystem.
The project aims to address the following key problems:
Fragmented Educational Ecosystem:
Many teachers and content creators struggle to establish an online
presence due to the complexity of website creation and hosting. This
leads to a scattered educational landscape with isolated courses and
learning materials.
Limited Interactivity:
Existing educational platforms often lack robust live interaction
features, making it challenging for teachers and students to
engage in real-time discussions, doubt-solving sessions, and
collaborative learning.
Lack of Personalization:
Students often find it challenging to discover courses aligned with
their interests. The absence of personalized recommendations
hinders the exploration of diverse educational content tailored to
individual preferences.
Inefficient Validation Process:
The process of validating course completion and assessing student
progress can be cumbersome and manual. A streamlined system
for validation is needed to ensure both teachers and students
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benefit from a transparent and efficient evaluation process.
Payment and Monetization Challenges:
Content creators, including teachers and educators, encounter
difficulties in monetizing their courses. Establishing a secure and
user-friendly payment gateway is essential to facilitate fair
compensation for the creators' efforts.
The proposed Learning Management System aims to overcome
these challenges by providing a centralized, user-friendly platform
that promotes collaboration, interactivity, and personalized
learning experiences for both teachers and students.
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2. Requirement Analysis
Requirement Analysis for the Comprehensive Learning Management
System (LMS):
User Authentication and Management:
The system allow users (teachers and students) to register, log in,
and manage their profiles securely.
Functionalities:
- User registration with email verification.
- Login authentication with password encryption.
- Profile management for users to update personal information,
preferences, and settings.
- Role-based access control to differentiate between teachers and
students.
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Course Management:
The platform enable teachers to create, manage, and publish
courses easily.
Functionalities:
- Course creation with options for adding multimedia content (text,
videos, images).
- Ability to organize courses into categories and modules.
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Support for different course formats (live sessions, pre-recorded
lectures, assignments).
- Integration of tools for course scheduling and notifications.
- Course preview and review functionalities before publishing.
Live Interaction Features:
The system facilitate real-time communication and collaboration
between teachers and students.
Functionalities:
- Live streaming capabilities for lectures, discussions, and Q&A
sessions.
- Interactive chat functionality for instant communication.
- Virtual whiteboard and screen sharing options for interactive
teaching.
- Polls, quizzes, and surveys for engaging students during live
sessions.
- Recording and archiving of live sessions for future reference.
Personalized Learning Experience:
The LMS offer personalized course recommendations based on
student preferences and learning history.
Functionalities:
- User profile customization options to indicate interests, preferred
learning styles, and skill levels.
- Integration with external APIs for accessing a wide range of
educational resources.
- Progress tracking and recommendations based on completed
courses and assessment results.
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Efficient Validation Process:
The system should automate the process of validating course
completion and assessing student progress.
Functionalities:
- Automated assessment tools for quizzes, assignments, and exams.
- Grading system with customizable criteria and rubrics.
- Instant feedback provision to students upon completion of
assessments.
- Generation of certificates or badges upon successful course
completion.
Payment and Monetization Integration:
The platform support secure payment gateways and enable content
creators to monetize their courses.
Functionalities:
- Integration with popular payment gateways (Stripe) for handling
course payments.
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- Flexible pricing models (one-time payment, subscription, pay-per-
course).
- Revenue sharing options for content creators, with transparent
reporting.
- Mechanisms for handling refunds, discounts, and promotional
offers.
Analytics and Reporting:
The LMS provides comprehensive analytics and reporting features
for both teachers and administrators.
Functionalities:
Tracking of user engagement metrics (e.g., course completion rates,
time spent on platform).
Analysis of student performance data (e.g., quiz scores, assignment
submissions).
Generation of customizable reports for administrators, teachers,
and students.
Insights into course popularity, learner demographics, and content
effectiveness.
Security and Data Privacy:
The system adhere to industry standards for data security and
privacy protection.
Functionalities:
- Implementation of secure encryption protocols for data
transmission and storage.
- Role-based access control to restrict unauthorized access to
sensitive information.
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- Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments to identify
and mitigate potential risks.
- Compliance with relevant regulations such as GDPR (General Data
Protection Regulation) and COPPA (Children's Online Privacy
Protection Act).
Accessibility and Usability:
The platform should be accessible to users with diverse needs and
should offer a user-friendly interface.
Functionalities:
- Provision of help documentation, tutorials, and customer support
channels for user assistance.
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