Studying and Analyzing the Evaluation Dimensions of E-learning Platforms Relying on a Software Engineering Approach

Abstract

Abstract-We are currently witnessing the launch and development of a large number of distance training devices in Moroccan universities, whose main objective is to meet society's requirements and the knowledge economy, which is fully emerging. All of the devices are based on the use of elearning platforms, which can be problematic for designers for different reasons (costs, utility, usability, etc.). Being conscious of the impact of these technological tools on learning, we propose a methodical approach that identifies the essential criteria for evaluation of e-learning platforms to fit the needs of teachers and learners from analysis of the evaluation dimensions in multimedia documents, particularly through the dimensions of utility and usability.

Exploring a Recommendation System of Free E-learning Platforms: Functional Architecture of the System

“…After the formalization of the needs, the institutional manager has to choose the characteristics and pedagogical tools adapted to the institutional specificities, according to a questionnaire based on an evaluation approach of the e-learning platforms quality [1]. The latter presents an overview on the utility and usability dimensions with their adapted measures and criteria to evaluate e-learning platforms.…”

“…However, they have not been adopted, because these studies are focusing on the functional aspect mainly, forgetting other very important aspects such as: security, maintainability, portability, compatibility, performance efficiency and usability. For this reason, the implementation of the system is based on a methodical and systemic approach [1,12] taking into account the software engineering aspects, learning theories and current educational tools. Our main goal is to propose the most suitable platform which meshes with the objectives and contexts of teaching and learning of any institution.…”

“…The LeaderTICE system is mainly based on our evaluation approach of the elearning platforms quality [1], [12]. Several platforms evaluation approaches were encountered in the literature [13,14].…”

“…Thereby, we developed a recommendation system of platforms, based on a comparative and analytical study of the free e-learning platforms [12], with a view to facilitate the choice of the most suitable e-learning platform according to the objectives and specifications of any institution, and this is based on an evaluation approach of the e-learning platforms quality [1].…”

“…2. The choice of pedagogical tools: the system gives you the possibility to choose the characteristics and pedagogical tools adapted to your specifications, according to an evaluation approach of the e-learning platforms quality [1]. 3.…”