Abstract:
The research work presented in thesis covers the design and development of a number of
web-based software tools, which are integrated to setup a customizable website for
Virtual Learning. This software system can be used by institutions like Virtual
Universities and Traditional Universities, wishing to expend into the arena of Virtual
Learning.
The software system has three sets of utalities. First one for students, second one for
faculty and third one for virtual university administration. The proposed software system
for virtual university is based on the Asynchronous model of Distance Learning. The
courses will be available on-line through internet and students at distance can register and
select their desired courses. The software developed for the Virtual University has three
main modules;
Students Control Panel
Faculty Control Panel
Administrator Control Panel
Students Control Panel includes student’s registration, attend courses, results, notice
board, change password, attempt papers and assignments options. In Faculty Control
Panel, teaching staff can put their lecture notes and reading lists on the web for students
to browse and communicate with students via e-mail and generate their teaching courses
web pages. Faculty area also includes a course-authoring tool. The course wizard is a
multiple feature package which allows the instructors to design their courses for
distribution on internet. This is done via an on-line graphic interface using the web
browser. No programming or HTML experience is required to use this tool.
There is also an Administrator Control Panel. The job of the Administrator is to maintain
and update the information system of the virtual university. Administrators’ work closely
with technical and support service personnel, ensuring that technological resources are
effectively deployed.
