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FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT REPORT TITLE: - DEVELOPING AN E-LEARNING SYSTEM (COURSE REPOSITORY) NAME: - ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD KULESI REGISTRATION NUMBER: - ZU/BBA/4181/11 THIS IS PROJECT REPORT IS SUBMITTED IN PARITAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR T...

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT REPORT

TITLE: - DEVELOPING AN E-LEARNING SYSTEM (COURSE REPOSITORY)

NAME: - ABDULLAH MUHAMMAD KULESI

REGISTRATION NUMBER: - ZU/BBA/4181/11

THIS IS PROJECT REPORT IS SUBMITTED IN PARITAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE BACHELOR DEGREE OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION OF ZANZIBAR UNIVERSTIY

DATE: - 15 JULY 2014

SUPERVISOR: - MR. ALLY SALIM AHMED

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DEDICATION My very first thanks should be to ALLAH (SWT) for all that he has given me and the ability to write and finish this documentation. I dedicate my research project work to my family and many friends. A special feeling of gratitude to my loving parents, to my father, who taught me that the best kind of knowledge to have is that which is learned for its own sake. It is also dedicated to my mother, who taught me that even the largest task can be accomplished if it is done one step at a time. Whose words of encouragement and push for tenacity ring in my ears, you have been my best motivator. I dedicate my research project work to my brother Hassan, Sisters Aisha, Hanifa, Shaymah, Laynah and Cousin Rajab Billy, Fatima Mdoka, who have never left my side and are very special. I also extend my dedication of this research to the new family member, the light of my heart Kareema Makawa. I also dedicate this research project to my many friends and Mosque family who have supported me throughout the process. I will always appreciate all they have done.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS This research paper is made through the help of many people who include parents, family, friends, and lectures. Especially please allow me to acknowledge with gratitude the following significant advisors and contributions. First and foremost, I thank my supervisor Mr. Ally Salim Ahmed who gave me good advice during the process of developing the system. Allow me to express the deepest gratitude respect and indebtedness to Mr. Hamad Khamis Ameir who helped me in the language I used to develop my project to develop my project he was there for me countless of times, who at times we could work on the project at his home. My lecture Mr. Mahumod Alawi who inspired me to take up this project. Secondly I would like to thank Madam Rehma A Jumbe and Mr. Omar kassim for taking their time to read my documentation and reproofing the paper. With the grace of Allah this acknowledgement would be incomplete if my mother, father, brother and sisters are left out. They constantly encouraged me to cross all the hardness and made life easier for me. I deeply cherish there love and I am indebted to them. I am also thankful to my good friends who helped me in ideas of how them as users would prefer it to be, I really appreciate all that they did for me. Finally I submit my profound gratitude, respect and love to all those who provided me with moral support and constant encouragement throughout the entire study.

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Table of Contents DEDICATION .............................................................................................................................................. ii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................................................ iii APPROVAL PAGE ..................................................................................................................................... vi CHAPTER ONE ........................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1

INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 1

1.2

PROBLEM ANALYSIS ............................................................................................................... 2

1.2.1

Current system ...................................................................................................................... 2

1.2.2

The future system ................................................................................................................. 3

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT ........................................................................................................ 3 1.4

DEFINITION OF (UNFAMILIAR) TERMS ............................................................................ 5

1.5

SIGNIFICANCE OF E-LEARNING SYSTEM ........................................................................ 5

1.6

STATEMENT OF RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS ...................................................................... 5

1.7

RESEARCH QUESTIONS .......................................................................................................... 6

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DELIMITATION AND SCOPE OF STUDY ............................................................................ 7

CHAPTER TWO .......................................................................................................................................... 8 Literature Review ....................................................................................................................................... 8 2.1. Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 8 2.3 The Literature Review Process...................................................................................................... 9 2.4 Literature Review Aims and Methods .......................................................................................... 9 2.5 Assessment in Relationship to Teaching and Learning According to Different Journals ..... 11 CHAPTER THREE.................................................................................................................................... 13 Methodology............................................................................................................................................. 13 3.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 13 3.2 Research Design ............................................................................................................................ 13 3.3 Sample ........................................................................................................................................... 13 3.4 Procedure ...................................................................................................................................... 14 3.5 Data Collection Techniques ......................................................................................................... 14 3.6 Feasibility Study ........................................................................................................................... 15 SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................. 16 CHAPTER FOUR ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Presentation, Analysis and Interpretation ........................................................................................... 17 iv

4.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................................. 17 4.2 presentation and analysis of data according to research questions/hypothesis ...................... 17 4.3 Respondent’s characteristics and classification of collected data ............................................ 18 4.4 System Requirements ................................................................................................................... 18 4.5 System Evaluation ........................................................................................................................ 19 CHAPTER FIVE ........................................................................................................................................ 25 5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSIONS, RECOMMDEATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUTHER STUDIES ...................................................................................................................... 25 5.1Summary Of Findings ....................................................................................................................... 25 5.2 Conclusion ......................................................................................................................................... 25 5.3

Recommendation Actions ......................................................................................................... 25

APPENDIX A CODES (HTML & C#) ..................................................................................................... 27 APPENDIX B LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................. 32 REFERENCE ............................................................................................................................................. 33

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APPROVAL PAGE The research work has been read and approved as having satisfied the requirement award of Degree of Bachelor of Business Information Technology in the Faculty of Business Administration of Zanzibar University.

Signature……………………………………………………………

Date……………………………………..

Mr. Ally Salim Ahemd

Supervisor

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CHAPTER ONE 1.1 INTRODUCTION E-learning is an education via the Internet, network, or standalone computer. E-learning is basically the network- enabled convey of skills and knowledge. E-learning refers to using electronic applications and processes to learn. E-learning includes all forms of electronically supported learning and teaching (Tirkes, G,2010).. The information and communication systems, whether networked learning or not, serve as specific media to implement the learning process. This often involves both out-of-classroom and in-classroom educational experiences via technology, even as advances continue in regard to devices and curriculum. E-learning is the computer and network-enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. E-learning applications and processes include Web-based learning, computer-based learning, virtual education opportunities and digital collaboration. Content is delivered via the Internet, intranet/extranet, audio or video tape, satellite TV, and CD-ROM. That is to say E-learning systems contain both Learning Management System and Course management system. It can be self-pace or instructor-led and includes media in the form of text, image, animation, streaming video and audio. It is commonly thought that new technologies can make a big difference in education. In young ages especially, children can use the huge interactivity of new media, and develop their skills, knowledge, and perception of the world, under their parents' monitoring, of course.

Many proponents of e-learning believe that everyone must be equipped with basic knowledge in technology, as well as use it as a medium to reach a particular goal and aim. In the 20th century, we have moved from the Industrial Age through the Information Age and now to the Knowledge Age. Knowledge and its efficient management constitute the key to success and survival for organizations in the highly dynamic and competitive world of today. Efficient acquisition, storage, transfer, retrieval, application, and visualization of knowledge often

distinguish

successful

organizations from the unsuccessful ones. The ability to obtain, assimilate, and apply the right knowledge effectively will become a key skill in the next century. Learning is the key to achieving our full potential. Our survival in the 21first century as individuals, organizations, and nations will 1

depend upon our capacity to learn and the application of what we learn to our daily lives. Elearning has the potential to transform how and when employees learn. Learning will become more integrated with work and will use shorter, more modular, just-in-time delivery systems. By leveraging workplace technologies, e-learning is bridging the gap between learning and work. Workers can integrate learning into work more effectively because they use the same tools and technology for learning as they use for work. Both employers and employees recognize that elearning will diminish the narrowing gap between work and home, and between work and learning. E-learning is an option to any organization looking to improve the skills and capacity of its employees. With the rapid change in all types of working environments, especially medical and healthcare environments, there is a constant need to rapidly train and retrain people in new technologies, products, and services found within the environment. There is also a constant and unrelenting need for appropriate management and leveraging of the knowledge base so that it is readily available and accessible to all stakeholders within the workplace environment.

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PROBLEM ANALYSIS

1.2.1 Current system The current situation is very limited to few resources, students are unable to get knowledge more than that the lecture provides to them. This in the end limits student’s performances, because everything a student gets is collected from lectures in class. Here are some of the problems of the current system: 

The current system at Zanzibar University is that lectures download references for students

or for lecturing. 

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Students submit assignment to lectures through hard copies or personal emails.

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New lectures to a course have to get materials on their own.

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Students only get help from lectures if the lectures are in they’re office.

Student are required to physical be in the classroom in order to gain knowledge thereby

sacrificing all other responsibilities.

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Students are unable to share resources effectively and hold group discussions that are

monitored or supervised by lectures

1.2.2 The future system The system will hopefully serve as a centralized database of syllabus for the courses offered at the university allowing students and faculties (current, past and prospective), to view them. The system will end up bringing an effective communication among students, lectures, and the administration, by accessing information and other resources anytime, anywhere. Here are some expected results of the project: 

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Lectures to upload assignments and resources for their units. Students to download the resources and upload assignments. It provides an easy-to-use way to manage course websites that include schedule information,

announcements, as well as course discussions.

1.3 OBJECTIVE OF THE PROJECT E-Learning represents an innovative shift in the field of learning, providing rapid access to specific knowledge and information. It offers online instruction that can be delivered anytime and anywhere through a wide range of electronic learning solutions such as Web-based courseware, online discussion groups, live virtual classes, video and audio streaming, Web chat, online simulations, and virtual mentoring. E-Learning enables organizations to transcend distance and other organizational gaps by providing a cohesive virtual learning environment. Companies must educate and train vendors, employees, partners, and clients to stay competitive and E-Learning can provide such just-in-time training in a cost-effective way. Developing and deploying effective ELearning programs may require products and services supplied by a variety of vendors, leaving one to connect the dots. One way to start is to define the goals of the desired learning solution. Definition of the goals of an E-Learning solution is driven by the following factors: 

To perform task analysis

Determine the tasks to be taught, identify subtasks and other elements involved, and identify the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to complete the tasks efficiently and effectively. 3

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To perform training needs analysis

Identify the target audience for the training. Identify the shortfall in knowledge, skills, and attitudes of this audience and determine what the target learners need to know. 

To review existing capabilities

Review existing methods and infrastructure for providing training or meeting learning needs. 

To determine expectations

Identify concrete expectations and/or ROI requirements from the desired E-Learning solution. The development of an E-Learning strategy begins by setting goals. What will the E-Learning strategy accomplish? Without a true understanding of the goals of the E-Learning strategy, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to be successful. Before implementing E-Learning, organizations need to set common goals or objectives. Common goals and objectives include the following: 

To reduce learning costs

As a small business owner, you know that online transactions cost a fraction as much those requiring paper or staff. It’s the same with E-Learning because there are no papers, no delays, and no travel expenses. Such learning enables employees to take what they have just learned from their computer screens and apply it to the tasks at hand. 

To motivate employees

E-Learning is considered an effective way to keep up with new technology, to generate new ideas, and to keep your workforce fresh and inspired. 

To improve flexibility of course delivery

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Smaller businesses don’t have the staff to manage their training and development initiatives. ELearning technologies can overcome these administrative restrictions

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DEFINITION OF (UNFAMILIAR) TERMS Learning Management System (LMS):- A Learning Management System (LMS) is a

software application or web-based technology used to plan, implement, and assess a specific learning process. Typically, a LMS provides an instructor with a way to create and deliver content, monitor student participation, and assess student performance 

Course Management System (CMS):- A course management system is a set of tools that

enables the instructor to create online course content and post it on the Web without having to handle HTML or other programming languages.

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SIGNIFICANCE OF E-LEARNING SYSTEM

Technology has the power to transform education. It is essential to bring it into the classroom to empower learning. Here are some of the reasons (significance/importance). 1.

Students need to be engaged with what they are doing to improve learning outcomes

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Enables students to become thinkers/learners/risk takers in a sheltered environment.

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Learn not to rely on the teacher…be accountable themselves…become independent!

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