Conceptualizing an Inductive Learning Situation in Online Learning Enabled by Software Engineering
Soufiane Ouariach, Maha Khaldi, Mohamed Khaldi · International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications · 2023
Our work highlights the importance of adopting a systematic and methodical software engineering approach to the development of information technology projects for e-learning. We place particular emphasis on conceptualizing pedagogical scenarios and an inductive online learning situation. To ensure effective management of the information systems development process, we applied instructional design principles and adopted the 2TUP process, a refined version of the Rational Unified Process (RUP) suitable for projects of all sizes. To provide a visual representation of the system architecture and inform instructional design decisions, we used the Unified Modeling Language (UML) to create class, use case, activity, and sequence diagrams. We aim to demonstrate the potential of a structured software engineering approach to creating effective and efficient e-learning systems by conceptualizing an inductive online learning situation and five concrete examples illustrating the system's functionality. Our work underlines the importance of using standardized modeling languages such as UML to facilitate communication between stakeholders and collaboration between instructional designers and software developers.