Our client is a leading educational institute in Yemen, renowned for offering easily accessible education and training resources in major cities like Sana’a and Taizz. They provide courses ranging from basic computer skills to advanced programming.
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Achieving a 65%+ IT Course Completion Rate with an eLearning Portal
Client Location
Yemen
Industry
EdTech
Team Size
5 Experts
Project Duration
10+ Months
Engagement Model
Time and Material
Client Background
The Vision
Rural Yemeni areas often don't have the same educational resources as cities. This makes it hard for people there to learn important IT skills needed for today's jobs. They can't compete in the job market, and their communities can't grow as well.
Understanding this crisis, the client planned to take their proven teaching methods and courses to rural areas. By doing this, they hope to close the gap between urban and rural education, give people better job opportunities, and help rural communities thrive.
The Strategy
To fix the learning gap, we planned to build an easy-to-use online eLearning platform that anyone in rural areas can access. This platform will work on both computers and smartphones so that people can learn from home without needing to travel.
Powered by ASP.NET, the software will offer a wide range of courses and lessons that will be practical and useful for real jobs. We will use videos, quizzes, and hands-on activities to make learning fun and engaging. Students can learn at their own pace and the whole process will be a lot easier for them to understand and apply what they learn.
To support students, we planned to have online forums and mentors available to answer questions and provide help. We will listen to feedback from students and teachers to keep improving the platform. This way, we can make sure the eLearning platform meets the needs of rural learners effectively.
Technically, we're optimizing the eLearning portal for low-bandwidth areas, so even those with slower internet connections can access the content. We believe this project will make a real difference in bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities with the skills they need for the future.
Bhadresh Panchal
Project Lead, Radixweb
Challenges to Overcome
- Since rural areas have slow or unreliable internet connections, we needed to optimize the platform to work well even with low bandwidth.
- Users may have older or less powerful devices. Our platform must be compatible with a wide range of devices, from smartphones to basic computers.
- The content needs to be relevant and understandable for rural learners. This involves translating some materials and components into local languages.
- Keeping students engaged in an online environment can be challenging. We needed to create interactive and interesting lessons that motivate students to continue learning.
- We had to implement strong security measures to ensure personal data is safe from breaches and unauthorized access as protecting user information is crucial.
Solutions Delivered
Through multiple, iterative stages, our team specializing in education software built the online training portal software using Microsoft technologies like VB.NET, ASP.NET, HTML5, CSS3, and C#. The senior IT manager of the company managed the team throughout the project, and it took us around a year to build the final product. It successfully went live in mid-2019.
Compression and Offline Mode
To address the issue of slow and unreliable internet connections, we implemented advanced data compression techniques. It reduces the size of downloadable content without compromising quality. On top of this, we introduced an offline mode feature that allowed students to download lessons and study materials and view them offline whenever they want.
Universal Platform Design
The web portal had to be responsive so that it can easily adapt to different devices, screen sizes, and performance capabilities. This means that whether students are using smartphones, tablets, or even old computer models, the platform makes sure that all students have equal access to educational content regardless of their device specifications.
Localized Content Development
This was the most challenging part. As rural Yemeni students are going to use the portal, we collaborated with local educators and Arabic language experts to develop and translate content. In this process, we integrated culturally relevant content, examples, and teaching methods that address the understanding and experiences of native learners.
Interactive Learning Tools
Integration of a variety of interactive elements was necessary to keep students engaged and motivated. For example, the portal features video tutorials with embedded questions, gamified quizzes that make learning fun, and discussion forums where students can interact and share knowledge. The client can also personalize the educational resources for each student based on their learning preferences and proficiency level.
Community Engagement and Support
As we were going to introduce a new technology in rural areas where people may be unfamiliar with eLearning, we needed to build trust. So, we engaged with local communities and stakeholders and conducted workshops and training sessions to familiarize students, parents, and educators with the platform's features and benefits. We also set up local support centers to provide technical support and help users with any challenges they might face.
Feedback and Improvement
Since we were dealing with very niche users, we had to continuously gather input from students, educators, and other stakeholders to make sure we were doing it right. The feedback is helpful in making ongoing improvements to the platform. Through regular tweaks and updates based on user feedback, we could address emerging needs and maintain the platform's quality and effectiveness.
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Highlighted Features
The following technical features enable the online eLearning portal to be practical, accessible, and engaging for rural students. All these eLearning portal development services and capabilities led to a robust learning experience.
Adaptive Streaming Quality
The portal automatically adjusts video and audio quality depending on the available internet speed, ensuring smooth playback without buffering, even on slow connections.
Localized Language Support
The app includes content in Arabic languages and dialects so that it’s easier for students to understand and engage with the material. They can also set language preferences in settings.
Push Notifications
The software sends reminders and updates about assignments, new content, and important announcements via push notifications. This way, students can stay informed even when offline.
Battery Optimization
The eLearning platform is designed to be energy efficient. It consumes minimal battery power to accommodate students in areas with limited access to electricity.
Micro-Learning Modules
The software featured content divided into small, bite-sized modules that students can complete in short sessions. As a result, it’s easier for students to fit learning into their daily schedules, even with limited time.
Offline Assessments and Submissions
Students can complete assessments and assignments offline and submit them once they regain internet access. This is a great way to offer flexibility in their learning process.
17x
Increase in Trainee Students
65%+
Course Completion Rate
20k+
Certifications Processed
Final Gains
With thousands of students enrolling every month, the development of the web portal has changed education in rural areas in a big way. The company's goal to offer high-quality tech education that is easy to access has brought great results. Here are the main benefits and successes from this project:
Expanded Reach
The platform solely enabled the client to extend its educational services to remote rural areas. This expansion resulted in a 17x increase in the number of trainee students. This means more people now have access to high-quality IT education, which was previously unavailable to them.
High Course Completion Rate
The engaging and interactive features of the platform led to an impressive course completion rate of over 65%+. This high rate is a positive sign that most students are motivated and committed to finishing their courses.
Increased Number of Certifications
Since launching the platform, over 20,000 certifications have been processed. This milestone reflects the platform's ability to provide valuable, recognized qualifications that can help students in their professional development and job prospects.
Cost-Effective Education
Cost saving was a crucial factor. By moving to an online platform, the client significantly reduced the costs associated with traditional classroom training, such as travel, accommodation, and physical materials. This allows for reinvestment in future improvement of the platform and content offering.
Influential Community Impact
Apart from improving individual learning outcomes, the eLearning portal also had a positive impact on rural communities. With more people gaining IT skills, local economies are starting to see benefits as residents apply their new knowledge in various fields.
It was a dream project for us to bring quality education to Yemenis rural areas, and our whole team is so happy to see it come true. A growing number of students are opting for it and the portal is making a real difference. This wouldn’t be possible without the guidance of Radixweb.
Mohammed Al-Saeed
Senior IT Manager
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