Development of an Online Education Platform Prototype for Enhanced Accessibility and Digital Learning

The client faces difficulties providing accessible, user-friendly, and secure online education solutions to students and tutors, especially during disruptions like closures or emergencies. Limited technology familiarity and tight development timelines hinder rapid deployment of effective virtual learning platforms.

A mid-sized educational institution or EdTech startup seeking to rapidly develop an online learning platform to improve access, engagement, and management of virtual classes.

• Deliver a functional prototype of the online education platform within a four-day development cycle.
• Create an intuitive, engaging user interface suitable for both students and tutors.
• Implement core features enabling easy matching of students with volunteer or paid tutors for private online classes.
• Ensure security, scalability, and compliance readiness for eventual full deployment.
• Establish a collaborative development process to align stakeholders and streamline rapid development.

• User registration and authentication for students and tutors
• Profile creation with subject specializations and availability
• Search and matching system for connecting students with suitable tutors
• Scheduling and calendar integration for lesson management
• In-app messaging and communication tools
• Responsive design for accessibility across devices
• Basic admin panel for managing users and content

• Video conferencing or live streaming services for online classes
• Calendar and scheduling APIs
• Authentication services for user login management
• Notification services (email/SMS) for updates and reminders

• High availability with minimal downtime during peak usage
• Response time under 2 seconds for core functionalities
• Data security compliance with privacy standards
• Scalability to support increasing user base post-prototype
• Security protocols including encrypted data transmission

The platform aims to improve access to quality education by matching volunteers and students needing help with homework and private online classes. The prototype demonstrates the potential for rapid deployment, user engagement, and scalability — aligning with objectives to support education continuity during crises and to expand digital learning offerings efficiently.