The development of an Enterprise System Learning Environment (ESLE) for Laurea Uni-versity of Applied Sciences
Mahmood, Arafa; Vajjha Sri Laxmi, Anupama (2016)
Mahmood, Arafa
Vajjha Sri Laxmi, Anupama
Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
All rights reserved
Julkaisun pysyvä osoite on
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016111716366
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016111716366
Tiivistelmä
The goal of the ESLEL project was to create a learning environment for students at Laurea Univer-sity of Applied Sciences (Laurea UAS). ESLEL is a unique blend of traditional and online learning system. In this project, we developed a powerful learning environment and enriched several func-tionalities where both students and tutors can be benefitted.
The learning environment combines two different platforms, SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016. The SharePoint site will be used as a place of communication among tutors and stu-dents. All materials, manuals, micro-blogging and notifications regarding NAV will be saved in this site. Along with the creation of a functional SharePoint site for students, usage of Microsoft Dy-namics NAV 2016 is a significant part of this project. Even though ERP courses have already been conducted at Laurea UAS, but some usability restrictions were noticeable (e.g. generic credentials for all users). By working in this project we could overcome some of those restrictions. More in-sights has been given to the users with individual authentication along with new companies. The individual authentication will give students the possibility to operate NAV more efficiently, also at the same time it will allow tutors to have an overview of the student’s progress. The project has also focused on providing manuals to students. These manuals will not only help a student to learn NAV from a technical perspective, but also give more information in using the interface along with the application utility.
To support this project, theoretical knowledge along with project management skill has been ap-plied. Under the guidance of our mentor and by using effective software tools we created func-tional project plans. Methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Systematic Test and Evaluation Pro-cess (STEP) have been used in this project.
The learning environment combines two different platforms, SharePoint and Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016. The SharePoint site will be used as a place of communication among tutors and stu-dents. All materials, manuals, micro-blogging and notifications regarding NAV will be saved in this site. Along with the creation of a functional SharePoint site for students, usage of Microsoft Dy-namics NAV 2016 is a significant part of this project. Even though ERP courses have already been conducted at Laurea UAS, but some usability restrictions were noticeable (e.g. generic credentials for all users). By working in this project we could overcome some of those restrictions. More in-sights has been given to the users with individual authentication along with new companies. The individual authentication will give students the possibility to operate NAV more efficiently, also at the same time it will allow tutors to have an overview of the student’s progress. The project has also focused on providing manuals to students. These manuals will not only help a student to learn NAV from a technical perspective, but also give more information in using the interface along with the application utility.
To support this project, theoretical knowledge along with project management skill has been ap-plied. Under the guidance of our mentor and by using effective software tools we created func-tional project plans. Methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, and Systematic Test and Evaluation Pro-cess (STEP) have been used in this project.