An Adaptive software architectural framework for an interactive learning toolkit

Abstract

At present, a significant demand has emerged for online education tools that can used as a replacement for classroom education. Due to the ease of access and the highavailability of mobile devices, the preference of many users is focused on m-learningapplications. Thus, this study presents an adaptive software architectural framewfor an interactive learning toolkit. As a case study, the application is applied toprimary education sector in Sri Lanka, as there is a lack of learning tools that allteachers and students to interact effectively. Accordingly, a software architecturaframework was designed with the features of adaptivity, learning content authoring, learning content management, low resource utilization, and low power consumptiThe study includes an extensive literature review conducted to identify unique gapsexisting studies. Further, the study designs and develops an architecture with intended feature effectively embedded in it. Furthermore, an m-learning applicanamed “iLearn” is developed as a proof-of-concept by implementing the architecturdesign. Moreover, the prototype was evaluated for functional requirements successfully conducting unit tests and user interface tests. The non-functionarequirements of the application were evaluated by conducting a system usabilsurvey for 20 teachers and 20 students, which received a good usability score of 80.5%and 83.6%, respectively. Also, the performance of the application was tested received a good overall outlook on performance where it was found that the applicahas a below-average consumption of memory, CPU, and battery at peak performancThe application is concluded as a success, with the potential to enhance with cuttingedge technology.