Objective:

To develop a secure, scalable, cloud-hosted e-learning portal that enables students to access online learning materials, attend classes, and interact with instructors, while allowing admins to manage content, users, and view platform analytics through dedicated dashboards.

Key Features:

Student Panel:

• Secure registration & login

• View/enroll in available courses

• Attend live and recorded sessions

• Download study materials (PDFs, notes, assignments)

• Submit assignments and take quizzes/tests

• View progress reports and grades

• Participate in course forums or discussions

Instructor Panel (Optional):

• Create and manage course content

• Upload video lectures and notes

• Create quizzes and assignments

• Evaluate student submissions

• Communicate with students via announcements or messages

Admin Dashboard:

• Manage students, instructors, and course content

• View user activity logs and course enrollment data

• Upload or archive course modules

• Enable/disable user accounts

• Generate platform-wide analytics and usage reports

• Manage cloud storage and backups

Tech Stack:

Workflow (Step-by-Step):

1. User Authentication

• Students and admins register/login using email/password.

• Admins have elevated privileges with access to the management dashboard.

2. Course Management

• Admin or instructor uploads a new course with title, description, tags, and modules.

• Each module includes:

  • Video lecture (uploaded to cloud)

  • Reading materials (PDF/Doc)

  • Assignments and quizzes

3. Student Enrollment

• Students browse or search courses by category or instructor.

• Enroll in desired courses. Enrollment status saved in the database.

4. Learning and Interaction

• Students access course dashboard to:

  • Watch lectures (live/recorded) streamed via cloud

  • Download materials

  • Post questions in discussion threads

  • Attempt module-wise quizzes

5. Submission and Evaluation

• Assignments uploaded by students are stored in cloud (e.g., S3).

• Instructors evaluate submissions and assign grades.

• Grades and feedback reflected in student dashboard.

6. Admin Monitoring

• Admin dashboard provides:

  • Course performance (views, completions)

  • Student activity (logins, submissions, grades)

  • User management (add/remove/block accounts)

  • Storage and bandwidth usage statistics

7. Cloud Integration

• All content (lectures, notes, assignments) stored in cloud.

• Auto-scaling ensures smooth performance during high traffic.

• Daily/weekly backups ensure data reliability.

Optional Advanced Features:

• Real-time notifications via email/SMS

• Discussion forum with upvote/downvote system

• Course completion certificates with QR verification

• AI-based course recommendation engine

• Auto-grading for objective quizzes

• Integration with Google Drive or OneDrive

• Mobile app version using Flutter

Outcome:

This platform ensures seamless remote learning with centralized course access, scalable cloud infrastructure, and dedicated dashboards for each role, making it ideal for institutions or organizations running full-scale online courses.