DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN E-LEARNING PLATFORM: A CASE

STUDY OF BAMIDELE OLUMILUA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY, IKERE-EKITI, EKITI STATE.

BY

ABDULWAHEED TOHEEB OLANREWAJU

Matric No: 0480

A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND

INFORMATION SCIENCE, SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES, COLLEGE OF

SCIENCE, BAMIDELE OLUMILUA UNIVERSITY OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE

AND TECHNOLOGY, IKERE-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA. IN PARTIAL

FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE AWARD OF THE

DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (B.Sc)

DECEMBER 2024
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 CERTIFICATION

This is to certify that this Project was carried out by Abdulwaheed Toheeb Olanrewaju (0480 ),

in the Department of Computing and Information Science, School of Physical Science,

College of Science, Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology,

Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria.

………………………. ______________________
Dr. O.T Faboya Date
Supervisor

………………………. _______________________
Dr. B.M. Olukoya Date
Head of Department

…………………………… __________________________
External Examiner Date

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 DEDICATION

To Almighty God, who has blessed us with wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, we

dedicate this project.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I give all glory, honor, and praise to God Almighty, the source of wisdom, strength, and

guidance. Without His grace, this work would not have been possible. He provided me with

the knowledge, perseverance, and opportunities to complete this project. His divine favor

sustained me through challenges and inspired me to keep striving for excellence. To God

alone be all the glory.

I sincerely appreciate Dr. O.T. Faboya, the Director of UCRC, my project supervisor, and my

lecturer, for his invaluable guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support throughout this

project. His expertise, constructive feedback, and dedication to academic excellence have been

instrumental in shaping this work. I am truly grateful for his encouragement and the resources

he provided, which created a conducive environment for research and learning. His

commitment to nurturing students' potential has been a great source of inspiration.

I extend my heartfelt gratitude to my families for their unwavering love, support, and

encouragement throughout this journey. Their prayers, sacrifices, and constant motivation

have been a source of strength and inspiration. Through every challenge, they provided me

with the emotional and moral support needed to stay focused and determined. Their belief in

my abilities has been a driving force behind my dedication to this project. I am truly blessed to

have such supportive families, and I deeply appreciate their role in my success.

Likewise, I acknowledge the support and resources provided by my institution, Bamidele

Olumilua University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State. All my

lecturers also did well for their unwavering support towards the achievement of the E-learning

platform software. I express my appreciation for the opportunity to undertake this project.

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 ABSTRACT

The rapid growth of technology has transformed the education sector, with e-learning
emerging as a viable alternative to traditional teaching methods. This project aimed to design
and implement an e-learning platform for Bamidele Olumilua University of Education,
Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State (BOUESTI). The platform was developed to
provide an e-learning platform that enhances students' abilities and understanding, fostering
continuous growth and improvement. The platform enables lecturers to upload lecture
materials periodically, issue and grade assignments and quizzes, and facilitate direct
communication between lecturers and students without relying on external email or third-party
websites. Throughout the development process, I prioritized user-centered design principles to
ensure that the platform's elements are intuitive, interactive, and conducive to effective
learning. As the platform continues to evolve, future enhancements will be integrated to
further improve the user experience and support the academic success of students.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title Page i

Certification ii

Dedication iii

Acknowledgements iv

Abstract v

Table of Contents vi

List of Tables viii

List of Figures ix

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the Study 1

1.2 Statement of the Problem 3

1.3 Aim of the Study 3

1.4 Objectives of the study 3

1.5 Significance of the Study 3

1.6 Scope of the Study 4

1.7 Operational Definition of Terms (as used in the project 4

CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

2.0 Introduction 6

2.1 Historical Overview 6

2.1.1 History of E-learning in Nigeria 8

2.1.2 Review of Some Existing E-learning Systems 9

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2.1.3 Electronic Learning (E-Learning) 12

2.1.4 Mobile Learning (M-Learning) 13

2.1.5 Personalized E-Learning Systems 15

2.2 Strategic Importance of E-Learning 16

2.2.1 Trainers Role 18

2.2.2 Trainer’s Competences 19

2.2.3 Learning Attitude towards Using Technology 20

2.3 On-Line Interaction and Communication 21

2.4 Training Effectiveness in E-Learning 22

2.5 Global Issues in E- Learning 24

2.5.1 Language Issues in Global E – Learning 24

2.6 Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Model 25

2.6.1 SDLC Models 25

CHAPTER THREE: METHODOLOGY

3.0 Introduction 27

3.1 System Design 27

3.1.1 The Agile Model 27

3.1.2 Method 1 (e.g. Interview) 28

3.1.3 Method 2 (e.g. Observation) 28

3.1.4 Requirement Analysis 29

3.1.5 Functional Requirement Specifications 29

3.1.6 Non-Functional Requirement Specifications 30

3.1.7 Tools and Techniques 31

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3.2 System Architecture 31

3.2.1 Use Case 34

3.2.3 Data Design 35

3.2.4 Activity Diagram 37

CHAPTER FOUR: SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING

4.1 Introduction 39

4.2 Main Features 39

4.3 Implementation Problems 45

4.5 Testing 46

4.5.4 Test Report Summary 48

4.6 User Guide 48

4.7 Summary 48

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1 Summary 49

5.2 Conclusion 49

5.3 Recommendations 49

5.4 Limitations of the Study 50

5.5 Suggestions for Further Studies 50

REFERENCES

APPENDICES

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 LIST OF TABLES

TABLES TITLES PAGES

3.1 Functional Requirement Specification 38

3.2 Non Functional Requirement Specification 39

4.1 Test Plans 55

4.2 Test Suite 56

4.3 Test Traceability Matrix 57

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 LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURES TITLES PAGES

3.1 The Agile Model 36

3.2 System Architecture 41

3.3 E-Learning System 43

3.4 System Architecture 45

3.5 Activity Diagram 47

4.1 Login Page 48

4.2 Registration Page 49

4.3 Course registration 50

4.4 Uploading of assignment and quiz 51

4.5 Uploading of downloadable material 52

4.6 Submitting Assignment 53

4.7 Quiz Page 54