Design and Develop an LMS: Create a web-based platform for managing and delivering educational content.
Feature Set: Include core features such as course creation, user management, content delivery, assessments, and progress tracking.
User Experience: Ensure the system is user-friendly for students, instructors, and administrators.
2. Functional Scope
User Roles and Permissions:
Students: Enroll in courses, access learning materials, submit assignments, participate in discussions.
Instructors: Create and manage courses, upload materials, grade assignments, communicate with students.
Administrators: Manage users, oversee system performance, generate reports.
Course Management:
Course Creation: Tools for instructors to design and publish courses.
Content Delivery: Support for various content formats like videos, PDFs, and quizzes.
Assessment Tools: Quizzes, exams, and assignment submissions.
Progress Tracking: Track student progress and performance.
Communication Tools:
Discussion Forums: For student-instructor and student-student interactions.
Messaging: Private messaging between users.
Authentication and Security:
User Authentication: Secure login and registration.
Data Protection: Ensure data privacy and secure storage.
Reporting and Analytics:
Performance Reports: Track and generate reports on student progress and course effectiveness.
3. Technical Scope
Technology Stack: Specify the technologies and tools to be used, such as programming languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript), frameworks (e.g., Django, React), and databases (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB).
Platform: Web-based application accessible on various devices (desktop, tablet, mobile).
4. Design Considerations
User Interface (UI): Develop a clean, intuitive, and responsive design.
User Experience (UX): Focus on ease of use and accessibility.
5. Project Deliverables
Prototype: A working model of the LMS to demonstrate core functionalities.
Documentation: User manuals, technical documentation, and a project report.
Presentation: A final presentation to showcase the project’s features and functionalities.
6. Timeline and Milestones
Planning and Research: Initial research, requirement gathering, and project planning.
Design Phase: UI/UX design and architectural planning.
Development Phase: Coding, integration, and testing.
Testing Phase: Beta testing, user feedback, and final adjustments.
Deployment and Review: Final deployment and project review.
7. Exclusions
Advanced Features: Consider excluding features that are beyond the scope of a final year project, such as extensive customization options or advanced machine learning algorithms.
Integration with External Systems: Exclude complex integrations with other platforms or systems unless they are crucial to the project’s scope.
8. Constraints and Assumptions
Budget Constraints: Adhere to any budget limitations for tools, technologies, and resources.
Time Constraints: Complete the project within the academic timeframe.
Technical Constraints: Utilize tools and technologies that are familiar and manageable within the project’s duration.
9. Evaluation Criteria
Functionality: How well does the system meet the specified requirements?
Usability: Is the system user-friendly and intuitive?
Performance: How well does the system perform under load?
Documentation: Quality and completeness of the provided documentation.
