A Saas-Based Approach in an E-Learning System مقالة

مؤلف: Abdelraheem Mousa Basal ؛ A. L. Steenkamp، Ph.D ؛

International Journal Of Information Science And Management January & June 2010, Volume 8 - Number 1 التصنيف: العلمية - البحثية/ISC (‎14 صفحة - من 27 إلی 40 )

الکلمات المفتاحية: e-learning Cloud computing web 2.0 Saas K12 System

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In the United States schools in the K12 School System, that provide education for primary, junior and senior high school students, are moving toward information systems to solve and automate some manual processes performed in these schools. With this movement, and the pressure on schools to use technology to improve student achievement, many schools are turning to learning management systems as a way to enhance student learning. Recent surveys show that K-12 online learning is a rapidly growing phenomenon. Also, many states in the United States, including Michigan, require an online experience for all graduates. Due to the rapid growth of cloud computing and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) there has been a shift towards web applications in some E-Business systems. Another shift is in the way software is being delivered to the end-user, namely using the Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model. System integration is part of the huge challenge facing K12 schools in small and large school districts. Not having an integrated system is causing schools many tribulations, such as inconsistent data, duplicate manual data entry, and extra time needed to manage user accounts, and non-productive time spent on technical support. In addition, the task of maintaining the individual systems is time consuming. Despite the potential advantages, these systems can bring challenges to schools’ existing architecture. This research paper focuses on a comprehensive and innovative solution based on a conceptual framework and utilizing Web 2.0 technologies. The aim with the research project was to design a conceptual architecture for next generation of education system (EEducation 2.0), based on open source and Web 2.0 technologies, and utilizing cloud computing. This proposed solution has involved an analysis of all the business and information technology systems in the K12 environment. The solution also addresses the concerns of stakeholders by utilizing an integrated enterprise architecture, and when implemented would result in a cost effective, adaptable and scalable E-learning System. Teachers will be able to integrate information technology based features into the curriculum. Furthermore, the proposed solution provides a clear roadmap of how to transition existing individual systems into one integrated system, based on SaaS and PaaS technologies. The introduction of E-learning management systems into the mainstream K12 schools is expected to solve some of the problems in this education sector, but poses challenges such as systems integration of existing architectures. While SaaS has been widely used and adopted in several countries, there are still barriers to entry in developing countries

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Furthermore, the proposed solution provides a clear roadmap of how to transition existing individual systems into one integrated system, based on SaaS and PaaS technologies. The introduction of E-learning management systems into the mainstream Kl2 schools is expected to solve some of the problems in this education sector, but poses challenges such as systems integration of existing architectures. 0, K12 System Introduction Academic institutions at all levels are introducing Internet based technologies to enhance student learning, management and delivery of coursework (Rienzo & Han, 2009). In the education sector current implementations of supporting information technology (IT) based systems face many challenges. The paper reports on research done on a SaaS based product for an E-learning system and presents the case for school management to consider it as a solution. Section 3 also describes the challenges facing schools in implementing SaaS as well as barriers to entry for developing countries in the Middle-East. The purpose of this research project was to develop a solution which integrates multiple disparate application systems of schools into one integrated online system that may be accessed via a single sign-on process. Typical features and benefits to the end users and vendors include: • Fast Implementation • Scalability to more comprehensive implementations • The model provides a lower cost IT solution to schools by offering multiple services without upfront investment. This paper reports on part of the research project, namely the business case for an integrated E- Education System, based on SaaS in K-12 schools.

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