IMS-based mobile learning system

TL;DR

This paper proposes an IMS-based mobile learning system that integrates web and mobile technologies to enhance e-learning experiences, focusing on technical implementation and validation through a case study at King Abdulaziz University.

Contribution

It introduces a novel IMS-based mobile learning system using SIP and IMS technology, with a customized CBD model and multi-tier architecture for practical deployment.

Findings

System development and testing demonstrate feasibility for off-campus use.

Enhanced accessibility for students and teachers during off-campus activities.

Validation through a case study at King Abdulaziz University.

Abstract

Electronic (E) learning management system is not a novel idea in the educational domain. Learning management systems are used to deal with academic activities such as course syllabi, time table scheduling, assessments and project discussion forums. Almost, all the top universities of world are using general purpose/customized solutions to manage learning management systems like SAP, Oracle, Moodle and Blackboard. The aim of this paper i.e., Mobile (M) Learning System (MLS) is not to substitute the traditional web based E learning applications but to enhance it by amalgamating both web and mobile technologies. This idea justifies the proposal of M learning system to use some of the services of E learning system from mobiles. MLS will use state-of-the-art IP Multimedia Sub System technology. The emphasis in this research will be on the technical implementation of the Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) using IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) to develop an MLS not only for the students of the King Abdulaziz University but it will be beneficial for the students of other universities at Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A customized CBD is proposed as per the nature of MLS project. MLS case study is used as a research design to validate the customized CBD model. Multi-tier applications architecture (client, web, and business) will be adopted during the development of MLS case study. An MLS will be developed and tested using IMS platform to check its practicality for the students of King Abdulaziz University. It is anticipated that the proposed system will significantly facilitate to both the students and teachers of KAU during their off campus activities.