E-School Information Management System (E-SIMS)

Ekhlas Ghaleb  Abdulkadhim; Zaman Mahdi  Abbas; Muqdad Abdulraheem  Hayder

Ekhlas Ghaleb Abdulkadhim College of Tourism Science , University of Kerbala, Kerbala 5006
Zaman Mahdi Abbas College of Tourism Science , University of Kerbala, Kerbala 5006
Muqdad Abdulraheem Hayder College of Education for Human Sciences, University of Kerbala, Kerbala 5006,Iraq

Keywords: E-School Information Management System, Functional Requirements, Non-Functional Requirements, SMIS

Abstract

In order to appropriately and effectively address all of the long-standing school information problems in Iraqi schools, this study aims to build and use a requirement model as a foundation to develop an electronic school information management system (e-SIMS). Online learning and related activities were the subject of this case study, which looked at elementary schools in Iraq. It is my sincere wish that the system developers will find this model useful in gaining a better grasp of the needs for the e-school activity management system's concepts, processes, and procedures. In this study, the requirements were defined using fact-finding techniques such as observation, interviews, and requirement model analysis. This requirement model, which includes specific model diagrams, was built using Unified Modeling Language (UML). The requirement model for e-SIMS was built using a combination of visual aids like use case diagrams, class diagrams, activity diagrams, and interaction diagrams (sequence diagrams and collaboration diagrams). The model was backed up by textual information such as a use case specification and a requirements list with 51 functional and non-functional requirements. Nevertheless, the scope of this investigation is limited to capturing functional requirements. The test script technique and the prototype system were used to validate this concept. e-SIMS is an online platform that aims to improve communication between users, regardless of their location or the time of day. Findings from this research suggest an improved approach to creating e-SIMS that relevant education organizations in Iraq can use.

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