How JhaMobi LMS complies with the UGC/NEP parameters
How JhaMobi LMS conforms with the UGC (University Grants Commission) LMS standards is explained in this publication.
Institutions in India who want to launch an online university and provide all of their courses to students online must either use the Swayam platform or an other platform of their choosing. The latter scenario requires that the selected platform adhere to the specific specifications outlined in this paper.
PARAMETERS FOR ASSESSMENT OF A LMS PLATFORM
The technical Expert Committee's evaluation of an LMS platform will primarily be based on the factors listed below, as well as any additional standards that may be announced by the Commission from time to time.
1. User Friendliness
The user interface (UI) and user experience should be simple to use, have clear navigation, and appealing displays (UX). The UI/UX offers a rich user experience and is simple to understand for most people who are accustomed to web-based applications and browsing. An effective and interesting appearance and feel are provided by navigation and content experiences.
Because of its adaptable design, JhaMobi LMS can adjust to any screen size, including desktop and mobile. The application includes email and instant messaging features. Furthermore offered as standard features on the platform are web conferencing and audio/video capture.
The fully responsive JhaMobi LMS is a cloud-hosted programme that uses Amazon Web Services (AWS). The programme may be accessed from both mobile and desktop devices using an internet connection and a standard browser. The required bandwidth must be at least 1.2Mbps.
Content can be represented as text, graphics, animations, audio, video, tutorials, case studies, etc.
2. Content Storage and Management
Content creation is possible with JhaMobi LMS thanks to the extensive HTML editors and Moodle resources that are integrated into the main platform.
Storage methods for video and audio: An application's local storage could be used to store video and audio (and thereby on AWS servers).
Content can be accessed using a regular internet connection and a regular browser without the need for any additional software or plugins.
Constant availability and dependability of content: JhaMobi LMS consistently achieves 99.9% global uptime and has a track record of exceeding that.
3. Synchronous Interaction
Institutions can use the JhaMobi LMS to conduct synchronous learning (virtual classrooms facilitated through the application with video-conferencing, private and public chat and whiteboard capabilities).
4. Asynchronous Interaction
Via the platform, discussion forums that support asynchronous learning are accessible. The platform is available to students around-the-clock, allowing them to study at their own pace.
5. Learner Engagement
Interactive content is supported through this platform. Activities such as quizzes, assignments, surveys and discussions are available through the platform. Group-based activity features are also available as part of the core platform.
It promotes active learning by programming the interactive video to pause periodically, prompting students to answer questions that reinforce key concepts. Learners can be evaluated by responding to these videos.
6. Peer Group Interaction
There are options for social media integration and group/group activity. The application's live conference function includes breakout rooms for use. Chat to other students who are enrolled in the same classes, programme, and department.
7. Learning Communities/Research Forums
Collaboration methodology : Collaboration among internal/external communities using cohort feature. This platform has an engaged learning community that participates in and provides input to other users belongs to other other course, program, departments by cohort and grouping mechanism.
8. Adaptive Learning
Assessments can be used to pinpoint skill deficiencies. Learning can be tailored and modified for progressive disclosure through Access Conditions of course material. The Lesson Activity has content (text and image) and questions (MCQ, true/false etc) come together is an option of Adaptive Learning.
9. Grouping Learners With Different Mentors
In JhaMobi LMS, the mentor role can be customised for the institutions. These mentors can be assigned to courses, which can consist of any number of learners based on the requirement.
10. Dashboard Options for All Stakeholders
Teachers/faculty have a course-specific dashboard to monitor learners enrolled in the course. Students have the provision to keep track of their course-level progress through the platform. Site Administrators can create courses and enroll students and faculty into this.
11. Proctored Examination Methodology
Online question bank management, paper setting and valuation: Quizzes offer the ability to create online question banks or question libraries. Objective evaluation can be done automatically, with subjective evaluation being done by faculty, instructors or examiners.
Students can be registered and have schedules sent completely online.
Grades for enrolled students can be updated at the end of the course or periodically at a frequency determined by the instructor or institution. It displays rank, percentage and grade letter in form of A, A+, A++, B, B+ etc.
Learner authentication: Learners are authenticated when they log in to the application using their personal user ID and password. To improve proctoring even more by using face recognition AI to prevent cheating. Provides utmost strictness to an examination drive and eliminates any unwanted incident.
12. Examination Support (Multiple Choice and Short/Long Answer)
There are more than 40 types of questions available for assessments and exams. These include multiple choice and short and long answers.
13. Provisions for the Creation, Submission and Grading of Online Assignments
Online tools are available for creating and submitting assignments. On the site, teachers can grade, annotate, and offer textual, voice, or video feedback.
14. Ability to Keep Students Informed About Activities and Performance
Students can get information about impending deadlines and assignments using the calendar tool and notifications. It can provide information to students on their development as well as a variety of other activities.
15. Plagiarism Check Provisions
Plagiarism detection is available through integrations with Turnitin. It is an academic integrity solution, designed to integrate seamlessly with existing Assignments.
16. Methodology for Online Payment Gateway
The institution’s website has a course catalogue through which users can select courses and make purchases using a payment gateway like stripe, PayU, Razorpay, Paypal.
17. Flexibility
Browsers supported.
Android: Android 5.0+ and Chrome
Apple: iOS, Safari and Chrome
Windows: Windows 10, Edge, Chrome and Firefox
Main site having responsive design: JhaMobi LMS responsive design means it can adapt to any mobile, desktop or tablet screen size.
18. Support for the Four Quadrant Approach
JhaMobi LMS supports the four quadrant approach like SWAYAM:
Quadrant-I is e-Tutorial: This shall contain multimedia content in an organised form including video and audio files, animation, simulation, video demonstrations, virtual labs and more along with the transcription of video. The LMS allows for structured content delivery, including audio, video, HTML content, SCORM.
Quadrant-II is e-Content: This platform contain self-instructional material (digital self-learning material), e-books, illustrations, case studies, presentations and more. It shall also contain web resources such as further references, related links, open-source content, videos, case studies, books and e-books, research papers and journals, anecdotal information, historical development of the subject, and more. Digital content is delivered in a self-learning mode and can include case studies, e-books, presentations, video and audio, or external links.
Quadrant-III is the Discussion forum: Collaboration can be facilitated using discussion forums and instant messaging. Students can raise questions and doubts with peers and instructors through the application. There is no automatic restriction on the number of students who can be included. That can be set by the administrator or the institution, and multiple instructors or mentors can be enrolled to take part in discussions with students.
Quadrant-IV is Assessment: This shall contain problems and solutions which could be in the form of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, or short- or long-answer questions as well as quizzes, assignments and solutions. Discussion forums may also be used to set up FAQs and get clarification on general misconceptions. There are more than 40 types of question types available within this LMS for both subjective and objective assessment. These can be used in assignments, evaluations, testing, and exams.
19. Provision of Online Award of Certificates/Degrees
Certificates can be awarded through the application as required.
20. Proposed Methodology to Train the Faculty to Effectively Design, Develop and Deliver Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)
The application can be used to train instructors/faculty on how to design and develop for MOOCs, as a learning programme delivered through the platform.
21. Security Features From Transparency and Credibility Perspectives
Available at all levels including IP tracking of the learner. Each user IP can be tracked by an administrator and Report gets generated. Secure Software - Complete Protection of Content and User Data.
22. Scalability
Maximum users: JhaMobi LMS is cloud hosted and can scale to accommodate the number of users who access the platform. There is no maximum number of users specified.
Number of users able to log in simultaneously: There is no limit to the number of users who can log in simultaneously or concurrently. Today, we support millions of people around the world learning online.
23. Proposed Methodology to Ensure That the Faculty Engages With, Motivates and Assesses Students
Opportunities for participation and personalization are offered by this platform. In order to engage and motivate students on the platform, faculty have access to a variety of technologies like Artificial Intelligence, , personalised feedback, gamification and badges, and more.
24. Provision for an Appropriate Organisational Setup in the HEI for Maintaining and Running the Platform
Organisations and sub-organisations can be set up as needed on the platform.
25. Proposed Methodology to Ensure the Quality of Courses
JhaMobi LMS can allow instructors, content developers and quality auditors to collaborate as they develop courses in order to ensure quality and consistency.