With the rapid advancement of computing technology, the paradigm of learning has been changed from the classroom environment to the web environment. The support software for e-learning is key to implementing such a web-based learning paradigm. In this paper, a general approach to construct an elearning software system is proposed and described. The approach is based on an analogy between e-learning and mass customization product design. In the case of mass customization product design, customers can participate in a product design and realization process regardless of temporal and spatial restrictions. In the case of e-learning, learners can access a virtual teaching center at any time and at any place. This analogy has further led us to exploit fruitful developments in computer software for mass customization, in particular, a so called web-based configuration design system through the constraint satisfaction problem (CSP) approach. This paper discusses both conceptual development and implementation. An illustration is given for implementation.
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ASME 2003 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference
September 2–6, 2003
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Conference Sponsors:
- Design Engineering Division and Computers and Information in Engineering Division
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0-7918-3699-1
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A General Approach to E-Learning Software Development
W. J. Zhang,
W. J. Zhang
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Jingxin Li,
Jingxin Li
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
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Helen Xie,
Helen Xie
National Research Council of Canada, London, ON, Canada
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Zhongzhi Shi
Zhongzhi Shi
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
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W. J. Zhang
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Jingxin Li
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Helen Xie
National Research Council of Canada, London, ON, Canada
Zhongzhi Shi
Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing, China
Paper No:
DETC2003/CIE-48200, pp. 289-295; 7 pages
Published Online:
June 23, 2008
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Zhang, WJ, Li, J, Xie, H, & Shi, Z. "A General Approach to E-Learning Software Development." Proceedings of the ASME 2003 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference. Volume 1: 23rd Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, Parts A and B. Chicago, Illinois, USA. September 2–6, 2003. pp. 289-295. ASME. https://doi.org/10.1115/DETC2003/CIE-48200
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