Business Needs
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Online Exams during pandemic
Lack of Secure system
Lack metacognition level study
Defining The Problem
We have an itch to do deep research about the problem.
- The client identified a gap in the market for a digital platform that could facilitate online exams, as many existing LMS and education-based applications lacked this feature.
- The global pandemic and subsequent lockdowns in Canada made offline exams impossible, leading the client to recognize the need for an online exam platform.
- The client then approached us with the idea of creating a digital platform that would enable institutes to conduct and assess online exams for their students.
Online exams platform
All-inclusive platform
Course Specific Assessments
Understanding The Need
Our versatile portfolio makes this easy for us.
- The client identified a significant gap in the market for a secure and user-friendly online exam platform for institutes and schools.
- With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing educational institutes to shift to online learning, the need for a digital solution became even more apparent.
- The client approached us with the requirement of a web application that could fill this gap in the market.
- The platform would have three types of users – Admin (client), institute user, and students – and would provide modules for test creation, assessment, and reporting.
- The client intended to make the platform available to the open market and capitalize on this unique solution.
What Zealous Proposed ?
Research. Understood. Proposed.
Integration of Bloom’s taxonomy
We suggested that the online exam portal will have automated assessment of questions and decide outcomes based on Bloom’s taxonomy.
Student’s metacognition analysis
To understand the reaction of students during the exams and to get an insight, we suggested including an automated metacogniton analysis while the students’ took the test.
AI import feature
Not only can institutes create different types of question banks with various types of questions, they can also import questions from images and PDFs by using AI import capabilities.
The Journey
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Client Briefing
Various online meetings were conducted with client by a team of experienced Business Analysts and a Project Manager.
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NFP Development
Based on the client’s elaborative requirements, a flawless NFP of the system was created with multiple iterations.
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Document Of Scope
Based on the minutes of the meetings and NFP, a detailed scope document was prepared.
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Development
With the use of agile methodology, an exam assessment portal was prepared for the client by our expert developers.
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Data Management System
After developing the portal, data architecture and data management system with analytical capabilities were developed.
The fight was tough but so fun to crack!
Since the online portal was one of a kind, system process was full of challenges. Right from creating an analytical system with inclusion of student’s metacognition level assessment to implementation of Bloom’s taxonomy to inclusion of different types of question layouts and formats, the team had to work on multiple challenges simultaneously.
- The development of the online exam assessment portal posed various challenges as the system was unique.
- Our team had to work on multiple challenges simultaneously, such as creating an analytical system to assess the student’s metacognitive level, implementing Bloom’s taxonomy, and including different types of question layouts and formats.
- To overcome these challenges, our developers took a collaborative approach by establishing a center of excellence and thoroughly understanding the client’s requirements.
- They worked diligently to implement each feature and ensure the online portal was unique and all-inclusive.
What We Delivered
From nothing to a star!
Admin Access
Admin can add institutes and manage their access and authorities.
Bloom’s Taxonomy Automation
Based on the type of question, the system would automatically assign bloom’s taxonomy.
Institutes
They can assign instructors; create question banks and carryout assessments.
Question Banks Creation
Instructors can select question templates or create custom question banks.
Students
Students can view courses and take online tests.
AI Import Feature
Instructors can import questions from images and PDF with AI import feature.
Assessment Policies
Instructors and select various assessment policies from the system.
Analytical Reports
Instructors can assess the tests online and create students reports from the system.
Metacognition Assessment
Institutions can get automated assessment of student behavior during exams with the help of metacognition assessment.
Assessment Policies
Instructors can create and select assessment policies based on different courses and tests.
Technology Stack
PHP
Laravel
Bootstrap
MySQL
ASP.NET Core 2.X
System Workflow
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