Our client, an education technology startup, wanted a scalable online programming test solution for colleges. Katpro developed an integrated learning management solution with a course creation system, learning objects, and permissions. The cloud-based solution was built with C#, ASP.NET, AJAX, and Microsoft SQL databases. It provided a centralized, user-friendly platform for course and learner administration, assessments, and sharing content between systems.

1. Case Study:
Integrated Learning Management Solution

2. Background:
Our Client, a learning technology startup headquartered at STEP, Indian
Institute of Technology, provides technology solutions to create active
learning content and integrate them in existing learning solutions. They
work with education content providers, publishers, online learning
companies, universities and autonomous institutes to develop custom
solutions for activity based learning solutions across K-12 and higher
education domains.
The Challenge:
Our Client wanted a scalable and fast web based solution for colleges to
conduct online programming tests to students. The solution should be
capable of handling multiple tenants. The solution has to be a cloud
based solution in order to be accessed through multiple devices
irrespective of their location.
Solution:
For implementation and development of the new Integrated
Learning Management Solution, our client conducted an extensive
search of software development companies and chose Katpro as the
most competent company in SaaS systems sphere.
A course creation and delivery environment was delivered,
whereby a user’s can simply create new courses, new modules
within courses, and new topics within modules, using and editing a
tree hierarchy of courses, modules and topics. A topic may have
several learning objects associated with it: for example, the text of
a lecture in PDF format, the associated PowerPoint presentation,
details of formal group work (PDF or a Word document), a
feedback form, and so on. There is a facility to edit, move,
reorganize, duplicate and delete course elements and add learning
objects through Question Bank Management module.
A workflow was implemented that automated the process, giving
content creators freedom to upload and update their material in a
repository while also allowing course leaders and staff at the
Department of eLearning control in the assembly and release of
modules. A flexible role based permissions system was provided
giving the multiple permissions required.
Once a module is compiled and approved for release, a publication
mechanism releases the module materials to one or more cohorts
and integrates it with the appropriate discussion forums and
community groups.
Each user has responsibility for particular areas, such as learning
module development or proof reading etc. Each course has a
‘Course Leader’ who can also be multiple other roles, depending
upon the area of the system they are accessing. The system
automatically provides the correct permissions and content entry
points for each user.
Industry:
Education
Country:
India
Solution:
Integrated learning
Management solution
Technologies &
Tools:
Technology: C#, ASP.NET,
AJAX
Database: MS SQL Azure, MS
SQL Server 2008 R2
August 2013

3. Result
Katpro rolled out a fully functional learning management solution with the following features:
• Browser-based interface, available over the web hosted in Microsoft Azure
• SQL server data basing, ASP.NET programming
• Scalable and stable
• Secure data
• Faster query Processing
• Centralizes course and learner administration
• Convenient reporting and learner assessment
• Course recommendations linked to competencies and assessment results
• Intuitive and user-friendly
• Fully developed and tested
• Built-in certification, quizzing, evaluation
• Course sharing with other systems
• For the learner: E-mail confirmation, view history, self-assessment by competency
• Calendars, FAQs, mass e-mails to subgroups and customized e-mails
• Multiple levels of administration permit customization beyond standard course
administrator and global administrator; cascading system of read/modify/approve
rights based on administrative level
• Asynchronous dialogue course approval process for administrators
• Individually branded interface
• SCORM compliant
• Section 508 compliant

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. About Katpro:
Katpro Technologies is an advanced technology firm offering specialized services in
Microsoft SharePoint Consulting, Microsoft .NET based IT development and Cloud based
solutions. We work on emerging technologies in the Microsoft Platform providing
customers with high performance and comprehensive solutions. We adapt ourselves to
changing business needs and delivering our customers with high performance solutions
that are relevant, futuristic, and scalable.