EMPIRICAL OBSERVATION IN THE SEARCH OF STRATEGY FOR DEVELOPMENT OF E-LEARNING: CASE OF NATIONAL UNIVERSITIES IN UZBEKISTAN

Abstract

Majority of universities in the world are implementing technology enhanced learning in order to improve education and help students to develop learning. Nowadays technology enhanced learning offers universities with all context of education and universities are trying to apply it. One such case is the TARCI (Tashkent Automobile and Road construction institute) in Uzbekistan that is subject of this project. The university’s current system is not reliable; also it is outdated in terms of its structure; and need to be replaced with e-learning system. In thisresearch study using a questionnaire as data collection techniques. This data collection was necessary as none of the interviewed individuals had experience with any e-learning systems. The analysis of the data shows positive attitude students for implementing an e-learning system. This proposed system is based on NodeJS and Elgg software and it is believed to be a full scale e-learning system that offers courses for students in TARCI. Through user requirements, the project comes up with a reliable e-learning system that will help the TARCI’s administration manage courses and monitor students’ progress. Hence therefore the collaboration between students and staff would be improved with developed e-learning system. KEYWORDS:e-learning, educational content, website, learning process, online access, teaching.