Implementation of PHPMailer with SMTP protocol in the development of web-based e-learning prototype

Abstract

The usage of information technology has developed rapidly. At present, the information system has been widely used in various fields, including the education sector, through various web-based learning systems. Information system becomes an important factor in the process of decision making system, data management, document management, and performance efficiency. In the education sector, the development of information systems can be applied to the teaching and learning process. One of them is an e-learning as a new innovation in the learning process. The development of e-learning become a solution of learning to become more interactive and productive. This prototype use PHPMailer Library on the SMTP protocol which is an alternative tools in the e-learning development. The PHPMailer Library become an intermediary of e-learning in sending emails automatically. PHPMailer can provide information to users about the activities carried out. Teachers, students and parents can monitor the teaching and learning process and the learning outcomes through notifications that send from email. This study use a waterfall software research and development model, and Object Oriented Programming (OOP) programming concepts. The Tests show that this prototype is successfully with 100% accuracy with a good level of responsiveness. The system testing results indicate that e-learning can provide an email notification to teachers, students and parents during the learning process. The development of e-learning can also be accessed from various media or devices.