Mobile-Based Java Tutorial and Certification System
Chapter One
Objective of the study
The aim of this project work is to design and develop a website that will have feature for mobile based Java tutorial and certification system with the following objectives:
- To analyze an existing NIIT tutorial system with a view to identify their weaknesses and strengths.
- To design a user friendly interface for learning using web tools
- To design an effective mobile based java tutorial and certification system
- To use Android to coordinate interaction between the user and the database
- To use SQLite for storing the data required by the Android
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Introduction
This chapter is all about facts, topics, issues and arguments related to Online tutoring also known as E-Learning or Computer Base Tutoring. Within the United States and Canada, the phrase “e-learning” is often treated by users as a synonym for “online learning” – a more recent term, the very construction of which implies a fundamental relationship between e-learning practices and Web-based technologies like the Internet (Barbour and Reeves, 2009; Stewart, 2004). However, as many educational scholars have pointed out, the earliest examples of e-learning practice significantly pre-date the invention of the Web, beginning with the invention of email in the early 1970s and continuing with the establishment of innovative “virtual schools” in the early 1990s (Barbour and Reeves, 2009; Harasim, 2000). Consequently, most educational scholars have rejected the synonymous use of the terms “e-learning” and “online tutoring,” and promoted instead the development of more inclusive e-learning definitions, such as “the use of new information and communication technologies in education” (Bates, 2001). This movement to come to some practical consensus about scope of e-learning suggests a significant step in the collocation, and hence development, of future e-learning research.
A Review of Definitions
Economic, social and technological forces continue to change the global economy, and the way of life in organizations and the world. In specific, these forces have and continue to revolutionize teaching and learning in organizations. Urdan & Weggen (2000) related that technology, the rapid obsolescence of knowledge and training, the need for just-in-time training delivery, and the search for cost-effective ways to meet learning needs of a globally distributed workforce have redefined the processes that underlie design, development and delivery of training and education in the workplace. In addition, Urdan &Weggen related that the need for different learning models due to skills gap and demographic changes and demand for flexible access of lifelong learning have played upon teaching and learning.
Zahm (2000) described computer-based Tutoring (CBT) as usually delivered via CD-ROM or as a Web download and that it is usually multimedia-based training. Karon (2000) discussed the convenience factor of well-designed computer-based tutoring by saying that any well-designed computer-based tutoring – whether it’s networked based or delivered via the Internet – is more convenient than traditional instructor-led training or seminars. Karon went on to say that self-paced CBT courses are available when learners are ready to take them, not just when the seminar is scheduled or the instructor is available. Hall (1997) incorporated both Zahm (2000) and Karon (2000) definitions by underlining computer-based tutoring as an all-encompassing term used to describe any computer-delivered tutoring including CD-ROM and World Wide Web. Hall further explained that some people use the term CBT to refer only to old-time, text-only training.
Strategic Importance of Online Tutoring
The present and projected needs of business organizations amidst today’s global trends, communicate the viability and strategic value of online tutoring. This section addresses the strategic importance of online tutoring by first looking at the trends driving e-learning.Second, it looks at the business forces that surface given the trends. Third, it looks at the e-learning benefits.
Online Tutoring (e-Learning) As Informal Learning
It is well known that the overwhelming majority of learning occurring in the Workplace is informal in the sense that it occurs outside formal training events. The Statistics vary, but between 60% and 80% of learning is achieved in the dynamics of informal events. New forms of ad hoc collaboration, such as instant messaging and web conferencing, function as the virtual water cooler of the enterprise. There are forms of emergent workflow. To be sure, there has always been dichotomy between how work is supposed to be done and how work is actually done. Systems and procedures are put in place of Structure compliance, but real work often entails breaking the rules, crafting Workarounds, innovating on-the-fly and dealing with ad hoc work tasks that were never codified. Workflow-based electronic learning (e-learning) system for NIIT products can harvest evolving performance while the work is actually occurring.
Monitoring And Evaluation of Online Tutoring (e-Learning)
According to Roche (2010) it’s now possible to automate tracking of individual performance in real time. Learners are using highly personalized interface that map directly to the exact tasks that they’re expected to perform. Those interfaces are analyzed and monitored by technology that displays real time performance support to learners and very specific real-time performance evaluation to managers. To Carpenter (2010), workflow analytic is identical with task analysis as Understood by classic instructional design. It differs from classic task analysis in that it occurs in real time. It can analyze discrete tasks bring performed by particular people at particular times and in specific places in the learning process. There are many new products designed to analyze the learning process from such online tutoring system for IT companies as Xstream, knowledge products, and knowledge impact and by LPM suppliers, including Template, Ultimus, and
Lombardi. In addition, LPM suppliers, such as first Rain, system, Black pearl, and AWD, sell robot performance monitoring technology. Newton (2008) observes that autonomy, ASKME, and tacit knowledge also have sophisticated workflow analytics products on the market. Each has developed expertise mining and developing technology that automatically trolls through various forms of collaboration in the daily workflow or learners to discover performance patterns. They can pinpoint expert performance with great precision. On the flip side, these tools can isolate learners that are out of the loop. The success of workflow and workspace analysis in online learning system for NIIT queues from the fact that the performance of the e-learner has to be closely monitored to check deviations and make amends. The informal learner reports back to the tutor through the net also. This entails mastery of workflow and workplace analysis.
CHAPTER THREE:
SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
Introduction
Systems are created to solve problems. One can think of the system approach as an organized way of dealing with a problem. One can think of the system approach as an organized way of dealing with a problem. In this dynamic world, the subject system analysis and design mainly deals with the software and development activities. In system analysis more emphasis is given to understand the details of an existing system or a proposed one and then deciding whether the proposed system is desirable or not and whether the existing system needs improvements. Thus, system analysis is the process of investigating a system, identifying problems and using the information to recommend improvements to the system.
System Analysis
Detailed Definition of the problem
The problem associated with the existing manual process of delivering tutorials in NIIT learning centers is inability to satisfy IT student willing to learn from NIIT and also acquire certificate but cannot enroll for NIIT program due to time factor and distance. Tutorials are only delivered when the tutor is ready and at fixed date and time which might not match the time a student is prepared to learn.
Feasibility Study
This assumes that the proposed project has been identified as a result of an exercise such as strategic planning and sets out to evaluate the various technical, organizational, financial and business options available. The aim is to establish the whether the direction and requirements of the project are feasible. In essence this is a shortened, higher-level version of Stages 1 and 2 (requirements analysis and requirements specification). This should not be an expensive or time consuming exercise (maximum of one team working for 1/2 months). The aim is to evaluate the feasibility of the proposal, involving an analysis of the problem and determination of the best solution; usually a range of potential solutions are presented. Context diagrams, current physical DFDs, overview ERDs, a requirements catalogue, project management techniques such as activity networks and Gantt charts are produced. To pass this stage and go through to system development a proposal must demonstrate [Kendall & Kendall, 2012]:
- Economic feasibility
- Technical feasibility
- Operational feasibility
Other types of feasibility may also require consideration, for example legal feasibility.
CHAPTER FOUR:
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
Introduction
This chapter depicts how the system is designed; it shows the input and output requirement of the system, the hardware and software requirement and other requirements. It shows a system flowchart that shows how operations are carried out. There is also the training of the staff on how to use the new system that is to be implemented, its documentation, valuation and maintenance.
CHAPTER FIVE:
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Summary
The researcher has highlighted various kinds of electronic tutoring system platforms such as teleconferencing, virtual reality and video-conferencing. The effective application of these methods will lead to great reduction in lag-time and tremendous opportunity will be given to users to educate them from a distance via the Internet. This will not only benefit IT students, but also the entire education sector, by reducing the cost of erecting too many physical classrooms, thereby making more funds to be available for professional research.
Conclusion
The aim of mobile based Java tutorial and certification system is to reduce the work lag time and learning, which the conventional educational system does not offer. The international trends and evolution show that the technology have involves everywhere and familiarization with it is essential for all and especially for the tomorrow’s citizens and employees. So it is necessary for the learner to come in contact with new technologies, to learn how to use it and to exploit the possibilities it gives. Through online tutoring system, the contact and the familiarization become the natural and pleasant way for learners. In order words, this new system has contributed its own quota to the system of education, the computing world and the National Institute of Information Technology (NIIT) in general by making the following possible:
By reducing the lag-time of learning process and productivity.
It will allow knowledge to be henceforth open and accessible.
It will help the instructors to see technology as a tool that will help them make their work better and easier without stress.
It will allow instructors to do less work, which will last long.
good at online tutoring. This will also go a long way to lessen the cost of employing new computer personnel on fresh contracts. The management should employ a computer analyst or a Computer programmer and place him/her as permanent member of the board of directors. The
Recommendation
The NIIT management should select few staff for the mobile based Java tutorial and certification system. This is to train the staff on the operation of the new system and generally make them good at online tutoring. This will also go a long way to lessen the cost of employing new computer personnel on fresh contract. The management should employ a Computer Analyst or A Computer Programmer and place him or her as permanent member of the board of directors. The management should provide computer and camera equipment for easy work operation. All courses should be designed with efficient software’s for easy accessibility. Every learner must be made to have a Personal Computer (PC). Both the learner and the teacher should be online. Mobile based Java tutorial and certification system program should be periodically reviewed to correct imperfections. The maintenance and upgrade should be done subsequently for optimal performance.
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