An alternative to face to face instructions at the collegiate level is the virtual classroom. Many universities offer online courses as part or all of their requirements for degrees in various subject areas. To offer online classes robust interactive internet based software is required allowing students to interact with fellow students and the instructor, complete and submit assignments as well as receive grades.
In general sales revenue from virtual classroom software is growing at a rate of 20% per year. Blackboard reports sales of over $300 million per year with approximately 60 % market share. Blackboard was formerly known as WebCT and was originally written by a faculty member in British Columbia. The WebCT interface …show more content…
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SC4 Encrypted security system for users will be developed R. Klima 08/16/2015
SC5 Infrastructure required for the software system which consists of a database server, application server and web server R. Klima 08/16/2015
SC6 The system will only be developed in the English language R. Klima 08/16/2015
SC7 To be consistent with the existing infrastructure Microsoft technology will be used exclusively R. Klima 08/16/2015
OUT OF SCOPE
ID Scope Statement Who Identified Date
Identified Comments
OSC1 Any database schema that is used to register students, collect tuition or schedule classes Business Analyst 08/16/2015
OSC2 Any web portal to facilitate student registration or tuition payment or class selection or registration Business Analyst 08/16/2015
OSC3 Any mobile applications or delivery of content via mobile devices Business Analyst 08/16/2015
OSC4 Open source , Java, Unix, or any other non-Microsoft technology will not be used Business Analyst 08/16/2015
ASSUMPTIONS AND DEPENDENCIES
ASSUMPTIONS
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