E-Learning System Planning and Implementation: Study Guide

Summary

An e-learning system allows students to attend classes and register for exams online. Students learn about planning and implementing such a system.

System Objectives and Scope

The e-learning system aims to let students attend classes from anywhere and create their own learning schedule. Students register online, submit documents, and pay fees to enrol.

Lectures and Examinations

Students can attend lectures either by following a timetable or in their own time. Examinations are taken online, with measures to prevent cheating. Practical lessons require campus visits.

Improving Existing Systems

Improving an existing system involves modifying parts of it to address current problems. This approach has advantages and disadvantages, including lower costs and risks, but limited effectiveness.

New System Development

Developing a new system requires specific equipment and has limitations. These include financial constraints, resistance to change, and time constraints. The system's success is crucial for the organisation.

Key terms

Synchronous learning

Students attend lectures at prescribed times, with access to materials and communication tools.

Asynchronous learning

Students learn in their own time, accessing materials within a set period.

Net Present Value

A financial metric used to assess the profitability of the new system.

Conversion plan

A plan for transitioning from the old system to the new one, including hardware, software, and user training.

Physical security

Measures to protect the computer rooms, such as fire extinguishers and locked doors.

Logical security

Measures to protect the system, such as user passwords and regular password changes.

Questions this document helps with

• How do students enrol in the e-learning system?
• What are the advantages of improving an existing system?
• What equipment is needed for a new e-learning system?

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