Account Creation: Allow users (students, instructors, administrators) to create accounts using email, social media, or mobile numbers.
Profile Management: Users can manage and update their profiles, including personal information, educational background, and roles.
Authentication & Authorization: Secure login/logout functionality with role-based access control (e.g., student, instructor, admin).
Resource Management:
Resource Upload: Allow instructors and administrators to upload and manage various educational resources (e.g., textbooks, articles, videos, practice exercises).
Resource Categorization: Categorize resources by subject, grade level, and type for easy retrieval.
Metadata Management: Include metadata for each resource, such as title, author, description, keywords, and publication date.
Resource Access:
Search and Filtering: Implement search functionality to allow users to find resources based on keywords, categories, and other filters.
Access Control: Control access to resources based on user roles and permissions (e.g., restricted access to certain materials for enrolled students).
Resource Sharing: Enable sharing of resources within user groups, classes, or educational institutions.
Course Management:
Course Creation: Allow instructors to create and manage courses, including defining course structure, adding resources, and setting schedules.
Enrollment Management: Manage student enrollment in courses, including adding or removing students.
Course Materials: Attach and organize resources related to specific courses, such as lecture notes, assignments, and supplementary readings.
Assignment and Assessment:
Assignment Creation: Allow instructors to create and manage assignments, including setting deadlines and submission guidelines.
Submission Management: Enable students to submit assignments and view submission status.
Grading: Allow instructors to grade assignments and provide feedback, with support for various grading methods (e.g., points, rubrics).
Communication and Collaboration:
Messaging System: Implement a secure messaging system for communication between students and instructors.
Discussion Forums: Provide forums or discussion boards for course-related discussions and peer interaction.
Group Collaboration: Facilitate collaboration among students through group projects and shared resources.
Reporting and Analytics:
Usage Reports: Generate reports on resource usage, including the number of views, downloads, and user engagement.
Performance Analytics: Provide insights into student performance, course completion rates, and assignment grades.
Resource Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of resources based on usage statistics and feedback.
Notifications and Alerts:
System Notifications: Send notifications for important updates, such as new resource availability, assignment deadlines, and course announcements.
Email Alerts: Provide email alerts for critical updates and reminders.
Admin Panel:
Dashboard: A central dashboard for administrators to manage users, resources, courses, and system settings.
User Management: Admins can add, remove, or modify user accounts and roles.
Content Moderation: Admins can review and moderate user-generated content, including course materials and forum posts.
Integration with Other Systems:
API Integration: Support integration with third-party systems for authentication, analytics, or content delivery.
LMS Integration: Integrate with Learning Management Systems (LMS) for seamless course management and resource sharing.
Data Import/Export:
Data Import: Allow importing of resources and user data from external sources (e.g., CSV files, existing databases).
Data Export: Enable exporting of resource and user data for backup or analysis.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance:
Speed: Ensure fast load times and quick response times for resource searches, course management, and user interactions.
Scalability: The system should handle increasing numbers of users, resources, and data efficiently.
Security:
Data Protection: Implement encryption and secure storage for sensitive user data, resources, and communications.
Compliance: Adhere to data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and industry standards.
Access Control: Implement robust access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized access to system data and features.
Usability:
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for all user roles, including students, instructors, and administrators.
Accessibility: Ensure the platform is accessible to users with disabilities, following WCAG guidelines.
Reliability:
Uptime: Aim for high availability with minimal downtime to ensure continuous access to the system.
Backup and Recovery: Implement regular backups and a disaster recovery plan to protect data and ensure business continuity.
Maintainability:
Code Quality: Maintain clean, well-documented code to facilitate easy updates and maintenance.
Modularity: Design the system in a modular way to allow for easy addition of new features and updates.
Compatibility:
Cross-Browser Support: Ensure compatibility with major web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Mobile Responsiveness: The platform should be fully functional on various mobile devices and screen sizes.
Localization:
Multilingual Support: Provide the platform in multiple languages if serving a diverse user base.
Regional Customization: Allow for region-specific content, currencies, and educational standards.
Analytics and Reporting:
Data Insights: Provide actionable insights into resource usage, user engagement, and educational outcomes.
Custom Reporting: Allow administrators to generate and customize reports based on specific criteria.
