Educational Portal for Digital Learning in City Schools

Expertise:

Backend

Frontend

Mobile

Tech Stack:

React Native

Java

Client: Government structure

The client is the education department of a major city, aiming to integrate modern digital technologies into school education. The goal was to create a unified platform that simplifies access to educational materials, improves interaction between students, parents, and teachers, and enhances the quality of education.

About the Client

The task was to develop a digital platform that enables:

Better learning and staying updated on all school events.
Preparing for lessons using new technologies.
Access to the platform anytime and from any device.

Key Features:

Viewing up-to-date schedules.
Accessing and completing homework assignments.
Checking grades and signing up for retakes.
Role-based access: student and parent.

Technologies:

Frontend: React Native (for cross-platform mobile development).
Backend: Java (for stability and scalability).

Project Overview

Challenges & Objectives

The project aimed to create a unified educational ecosystem for city schools, simplifying access to educational materials and schedules while increasing engagement among students and parents. Key challenges included:

Integration with existing systems: The platform needed to sync with school-grade and scheduling systems already in use, ensuring seamless data flow and eliminating errors.
User-friendliness for diverse users: The platform had to be simple and intuitive for both students and parents, ensuring easy navigation and accessibility.
Scalability: The platform had to handle thousands of users simultaneously, especially during peak times like exam periods or enrollment.
Data security: Protecting students' and parents' personal data was critical, requiring compliance with GDPR and local legislation.

Implementation

Feature Development

Schedules: Students and parents can view up-to-date schedules, including changes and updates.
Homework: Students can access assignments, upload completed work, and receive feedback from teachers.
Grades and Retakes: The platform allows students to check their grades and sign up for retakes
Role-based Access:
Students see their schedules, assignments, and grades.
Parents can track their children’s academic progress.

Integration with Existing Systems:

The platform integrates with school-grade and scheduling systems.
Data is synchronized in real time, eliminating errors and duplication

Mobile App Development:

React Native was used to create a cross-platform app for iOS and Android.
A user-friendly interface and high performance ensure comfortable use on any device

Ensuring Security:

Authentication and authorization mechanisms were implemented.
Data is encrypted and complies with GDPR and local legislation

Testing and Deployment:

Testing was conducted at all stages of development, including load testing.
The platform was piloted in select schools and later scaled to all educational institutions in the city

Outcomes & Business Impact

50% reduction in response time for employee inquiries.
30% decrease in workload for support teams due to automated query handling.
Improved access to knowledge, reducing time spent searching for information.
Enhanced collaboration through AI-driven task management and summaries.

The integration of GPT into Slack has significantly improved operational efficiency, allowing employees to focus on high-value tasks while benefiting from real-time AI assistance.

Educational Portal for Digital Learning in City Schools

Challenges & Objectives

Outcomes & Business Impact

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