OVERVIEW
This project focussed on significantly enhancing an existing Moodle™ – based e-learning platform to support multilingual content delivery, comprehensive course management, and cross- platform accessibility. The objective was to provide a seamless and enriched learning experience for users worldwide, accommodating diverse educational needs.
KEY FEATURES IMPLEMENTED
- Regular updates and upgrades to the latest Moodle™ version.
- Daily question feature to engage module participants actively.
- INDEPTH courses with a comprehensive registration and confirmation process.
- Advanced custom role management for course and content oversight.
- Seamless functionality across web, iOS, and Android platforms.
CHALLENGE
The platform faced several critical challenges:
- Outdated Moodle™ version with deprecated functions hindering performance and security.
- Inefficient management of custom roles and content in multiple languages.
- Lack of daily engagement features and unified functionality across web and mobile applications.
TECHNOLOGIES USED
- Backend Development: PHP for server-side logic.
- Database Management: MySQL for robust data storage solutions.
- Cloud Infrastructure: AWS for scalable and reliable hosting.
FRAMEWORK USED
Moodle™ , extensively customised and upgraded to meet the project requirements.
SOLUTION
Take2 Technologies strategic approach encompassed a series of focussed actions to transform the platform:
Code Cleanup
Initiated with an exhaustive code review to identify and refactor deprecated functions
and outdated practices, ensuring a solid foundation for further development.
Plugin Management
Segregated custom and third-party plugins for updates, ensuring compatibility with the latest Moodle™ version.
Agile Development
Adopted an agile methodology for the development of new plugins and enhancement of existing features, alongside bug fixes, allowing for iterative improvements and client feedback integration.
Cross-Platform Uniformity
Ensured that the functionality on iOS and Android apps mirrored the web implementation, providing a consistent user experience.
Lifecycle Management
Established a rigorous development lifecycle, from Development to Internal QA, UAT Deployment, User Acceptance Testing, and finally, Production, ensuring quality at every stage.
RESULTS
Take2 Technologies successfully revitalised the e-learning platform, making it a more accessible, engaging, and versatile resource for learners worldwide. The enhance MoodleTM platform now has
- An easy interface for admins to upload and manage content in four different languages, significantly broadening the platform’s reach.
- Role-based access management, ensuring secure and efficient content management.
- Improved user experience across all devices, facilitated by stages of QA and UAT.
- Increased user engagement through push notifications featuring daily questions.
Empowering learners globally through multilingual and accessible e-learning platforms.