Design and implementation of a Web-Based application for an E-learning platform

Abstract

With the vast development of various technologies, learning today is no longer confined to classrooms with lecture delivery as the only method of conveying knowledge, rather, an electronic means of learning has continued to grow. Electronic learning (e-Learning), which facilitates education using communications networks, has made learning possible from anywhere and at anytime using the Internet. Notably, e-Learning applications have now become central to the learning process and may be developed using proprietary programming tools [1]. Throughout this work, we aim to design and implement a web application dedicated for e- learning classes. The approach presented in this work regarding e-Learning application uses the Laravel MVC framework. We use this software design framework, since it brings clarity, cost- effectiveness, and better communication in the software development cycle. It also improves the development speed, support features, usage, and reduce expenses. The primary objectives is to provide a suitable learning environment for learners through various available categories of courses and contents that instructors will upload in order to allow students to learn and study. They can set their schedules and upload courses when and where it suits them, and neither wastes time traveling to classes for both the teachers and students. Web application is easy to use and maintains the contents since the data is saved and maintained in a database. This task has been achieved with the help of the Laravel PHP Framework.