HARDWARE REQUIREMENT:-

The system requires a database in order to store persistent data. The database should
have backup capabilities.
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENT:The development of the system will be constrained by the availability of required software
suchas web servers, database and development tools.The availability of these tools will be
governed by Madhav Institute of Technology and Science
SCOPE:This software is being developed for the users

MySql : It is a database management system that provides a

flexible and efficient database platform to raise a strong on
demand business applications.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:1. Unregister User:
They have to register in the system first.
2. Register User:
They can view their details.
They can Update their details but that will be changed after
the agents permission.
They can delete their account in a system.
3. Agent:
Agent can do the registration in a system.
Gives the permission for updation to the User.
Verifying and validating the user details.
4. Admin:
Admin can do database maintenance.
Admin can do Encrypting the password for avoiding Hacking.
Admin can take a backup from the database for future use.

Hardware Interface:
As this application can be accessed via internet,only web server is required as a
harddwareinterfaces to be able to run it.It is assumed that web server is in a secure environment
with necessaryfirewall and networking setting done.
Client Side:
Since the application must run over the internet, all the hardware shall require to
connect internet will be hardware interface for the system. As for e.g. Modem, WAN LAN
Server Side:Administrator:
Operating System:
Windows 9x/xp ,Windows 98 ,Ubuntu,Fedora
LAN:
2Mbps or More.
Processor:
Pentium 3.0 GHz or i3 core processor
RAM:
4GB or more
Hard Drive:
10 GB or more
2.2 Product Functions:.
The product has a server backend which takes care of authenticating the users,
maintaining necessarydata structures. The GUI at the server's end enables creating
the user details on behalf of the client. Theusers must connect to the server to
authenticate their identification against the password and thenaccess the system by
using the GUI at their end.
2.3 User Characteristics:
The user should have the some basic knowledge on using computer and accessing the system
throughinternet.
2.4 Constraints:
1)Financial problems2)Lack of knowledge among users in using the system3)Lack of product
developers4)Collection of users actual details is difficult

INTRODUCTION

Since man developed communication, visionaries have passed down their dreams and
ideas from generation to generation. The dreams and ideas of Jules Verne, Edgar Rice

Burroughs, and Gene Rodenberry were laughed at by many, however, those ideas and
dreams have become reality.
The virtual classroom began with continuing education classes of the sixties called the
"sunrise semesters". Here, folks tuned into their local public television station and
watched as an instructor guided them through art, mathematics, and cooking classes.
It was a good idea; but way ahead of its time. The technology was not there to really
support the idea and allow it to blossom.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

The virtual classroom has taken on three different forms: 1) teleconferencing; 2)

completed via the world wide web; and 3) a combination of these two mediums.
Teleconferencing
Teleconferencing is a technological breakthrough using television monitors to transmit
pictures over the telephone lines. Fiber optics has made this possible. Students can
interact with the instructor via speaker phones at a remote location. Distance knows
no bounds with this technology. You can sit in a classroom in California and see and
converse with your instructor in New York. The advantage to this type of virtual
classroom is that you can enroll in a class anywhere that has the capability. The
disadvantage to this is that you must travel to a location that has all the equipment to
make it possible.
Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois has a distance learning program. In this
program an instructor at Parkland addresses divergent groups of students in several
smaller towns in the College's district. During the course of the semester, the
instructor travels to the various "nodes" conducting classes, this allows the instructor
to physically meet with all the students, adding the personal interaction to a
distributed learning environment. This mixture of methods is needed during the
transition period between the traditional classroom and the virtual classroom.
World Wide Web
This media allows you to connect to a server via a modem from home. You will find
your assignments, class objectives, syllabus, etc. posted electronically. Once you have
read the assigned materials and completed your assignment, you send the send the
assignment to the instructor electronically. But, you do it at home; at 3 a.m., if you

wish. The disadvantage is the fact that you can not progressively interact with the
instructor or other students.
Teleconferencing in Conjunction with the World Wide Web
Some prefer using both teleconferencing along with the world wide web. You
probably get the best from both worlds. Hopefully, traveling to the remote site for the
teleconferencing will be minimal; but you do get a chance to interact with the
instructor and other students in real-time.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

There are several more advantages of using the virtual classroom, but here are just a
few:
Accessibility to a variety of students
Large numbers of students can benefit from distance learning
Scheduling problems of class rooms is lessened or eliminated
Cost effective since maintenance on rooms is not involved
Some states are exploring the effectiveness of distance learning as an answer to
budget crises
Studies support the notion that the virtual classroom may be more effective for
the mature student
Instructor expertise is distributed more broadly
Particularly applicable to rural and remote settings

THE DISADVANTAGES OF THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

The main disadvantages are:

Instructors who pace when they teach feel that the medium is confining
Not all schools have the technology, however, this is rapidly changing
Some instructors feel that the "human aspects" of teaching will deteriorate
Some feel that education quality will go down because of "mass"
communication learning systems
Some instructors feel that their jobs will be in jeopardy
Difference in class material of some disciplines: example: horticulture classes perennials plants vary from region to region. What you learn as a perennial in
Mississippi may not be a perennial in Illinois.
Some institutions are using the quarter system while others are using the
semester system
Federal aid - who ultimately gets the dollars, the institution transmitting the
classes or the institution where the student is enrolled
Cost of the technology
Lack of development of appropriate instructional and learning methods

WILL THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DISRUPT OR ENHANCE THE

LEARNING PROCESS?

The virtual classroom will change the learning process and that will initially be
disruptive to the learning process. Teachers and students are rather set in their ways in
their presentation and participation styles. The virtual classroom will change the
nature of the interaction or the process of learning. (A case where the hardware
technology is ahead of the process technology.)
The virtual classroom will ultimately enhance the learning experience of millions of
people. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes will be developed through the use of

computer and telecommunication technology. It will be disruptive at first as we teachers, trainers, students, and learners - learn to develop the instructional and
NTRODUCTION

Since man developed communication, visionaries have passed down their dreams and
ideas from generation to generation. The dreams and ideas of Jules Verne, Edgar Rice
Burroughs, and Gene Rodenberry were laughed at by many, however, those ideas and
dreams have become reality.
The virtual classroom began with continuing education classes of the sixties called the
"sunrise semesters". Here, folks tuned into their local public television station and
watched as an instructor guided them through art, mathematics, and cooking classes.
It was a good idea; but way ahead of its time. The technology was not there to really
support the idea and allow it to blossom.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

The virtual classroom has taken on three different forms: 1) teleconferencing; 2)

completed via the world wide web; and 3) a combination of these two mediums.
Teleconferencing
Teleconferencing is a technological breakthrough using television monitors to transmit
pictures over the telephone lines. Fiber optics has made this possible. Students can
interact with the instructor via speaker phones at a remote location. Distance knows
no bounds with this technology. You can sit in a classroom in California and see and
converse with your instructor in New York. The advantage to this type of virtual
classroom is that you can enroll in a class anywhere that has the capability. The
disadvantage to this is that you must travel to a location that has all the equipment to
make it possible.
Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois has a distance learning program. In this
program an instructor at Parkland addresses divergent groups of students in several
smaller towns in the College's district. During the course of the semester, the
instructor travels to the various "nodes" conducting classes, this allows the instructor
to physically meet with all the students, adding the personal interaction to a

distributed learning environment. This mixture of methods is needed during the

transition period between the traditional classroom and the virtual classroom.
World Wide Web
This media allows you to connect to a server via a modem from home. You will find
your assignments, class objectives, syllabus, etc. posted electronically. Once you have
read the assigned materials and completed your assignment, you send the send the
assignment to the instructor electronically. But, you do it at home; at 3 a.m., if you
wish. The disadvantage is the fact that you can not progressively interact with the
instructor or other students.
Teleconferencing in Conjunction with the World Wide Web
Some prefer using both teleconferencing along with the world wide web. You
probably get the best from both worlds. Hopefully, traveling to the remote site for the
teleconferencing will be minimal; but you do get a chance to interact with the
instructor and other students in real-time.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

There are several more advantages of using the virtual classroom, but here are just a
few:
Accessibility to a variety of students
Large numbers of students can benefit from distance learning
Scheduling problems of class rooms is lessened or eliminated
Cost effective since maintenance on rooms is not involved
Some states are exploring the effectiveness of distance learning as an answer to
budget crises
Studies support the notion that the virtual classroom may be more effective for
the mature student

 Instructor expertise is distributed more broadly

Particularly applicable to rural and remote settings

THE DISADVANTAGES OF THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

The main disadvantages are:

Instructors who pace when they teach feel that the medium is confining
Not all schools have the technology, however, this is rapidly changing
Some instructors feel that the "human aspects" of teaching will deteriorate
Some feel that education quality will go down because of "mass"
communication learning systems
Some instructors feel that their jobs will be in jeopardy
Difference in class material of some disciplines: example: horticulture classes perennials plants vary from region to region. What you learn as a perennial in
Mississippi may not be a perennial in Illinois.
Some institutions are using the quarter system while others are using the
semester system
Federal aid - who ultimately gets the dollars, the institution transmitting the
classes or the institution where the student is enrolled
Cost of the technology
Lack of development of appropriate instructional and learning methods

WILL THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DISRUPT OR ENHANCE THE

LEARNING PROCESS?

The virtual classroom will change the learning process and that will initially be
disruptive to the learning process. Teachers and students are rather set in their ways in
their presentation and participation styles. The virtual classroom will change the
nature of the interaction or the process of learning. (A case where the hardware
technology is ahead of the process technology.)
The virtual classroom will ultimately enhance the learning experience of millions of
people. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes will be developed through the use of
computer and telecommunication technology. It will be disruptive at first as we teachers, trainers, students, and learners - learn to develop the instructional and
learning processes necessary to maximize the potential of the virtual classroom.
learning processes necessary to maximize the potential of the virtual classroom.
NTRODUCTION

Since man developed communication, visionaries have passed down their dreams and
ideas from generation to generation. The dreams and ideas of Jules Verne, Edgar Rice
Burroughs, and Gene Rodenberry were laughed at by many, however, those ideas and
dreams have become reality.
The virtual classroom began with continuing education classes of the sixties called the
"sunrise semesters". Here, folks tuned into their local public television station and
watched as an instructor guided them through art, mathematics, and cooking classes.
It was a good idea; but way ahead of its time. The technology was not there to really
support the idea and allow it to blossom.

WHAT IS A VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

The virtual classroom has taken on three different forms: 1) teleconferencing; 2)

completed via the world wide web; and 3) a combination of these two mediums.
Teleconferencing

Teleconferencing is a technological breakthrough using television monitors to transmit

pictures over the telephone lines. Fiber optics has made this possible. Students can
interact with the instructor via speaker phones at a remote location. Distance knows
no bounds with this technology. You can sit in a classroom in California and see and
converse with your instructor in New York. The advantage to this type of virtual
classroom is that you can enroll in a class anywhere that has the capability. The
disadvantage to this is that you must travel to a location that has all the equipment to
make it possible.
Parkland College, Champaign, Illinois has a distance learning program. In this
program an instructor at Parkland addresses divergent groups of students in several
smaller towns in the College's district. During the course of the semester, the
instructor travels to the various "nodes" conducting classes, this allows the instructor
to physically meet with all the students, adding the personal interaction to a
distributed learning environment. This mixture of methods is needed during the
transition period between the traditional classroom and the virtual classroom.
World Wide Web
This media allows you to connect to a server via a modem from home. You will find
your assignments, class objectives, syllabus, etc. posted electronically. Once you have
read the assigned materials and completed your assignment, you send the send the
assignment to the instructor electronically. But, you do it at home; at 3 a.m., if you
wish. The disadvantage is the fact that you can not progressively interact with the
instructor or other students.
Teleconferencing in Conjunction with the World Wide Web
Some prefer using both teleconferencing along with the world wide web. You
probably get the best from both worlds. Hopefully, traveling to the remote site for the
teleconferencing will be minimal; but you do get a chance to interact with the
instructor and other students in real-time.

THE ADVANTAGES OF THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

There are several more advantages of using the virtual classroom, but here are just a
few:

 Accessibility to a variety of students

Large numbers of students can benefit from distance learning
Scheduling problems of class rooms is lessened or eliminated
Cost effective since maintenance on rooms is not involved
Some states are exploring the effectiveness of distance learning as an answer to
budget crises
Studies support the notion that the virtual classroom may be more effective for
the mature student
Instructor expertise is distributed more broadly
Particularly applicable to rural and remote settings

THE DISADVANTAGES OF THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM

The main disadvantages are:

Instructors who pace when they teach feel that the medium is confining
Not all schools have the technology, however, this is rapidly changing
Some instructors feel that the "human aspects" of teaching will deteriorate
Some feel that education quality will go down because of "mass"
communication learning systems
Some instructors feel that their jobs will be in jeopardy
Difference in class material of some disciplines: example: horticulture classes perennials plants vary from region to region. What you learn as a perennial in
Mississippi may not be a perennial in Illinois.

 Some institutions are using the quarter system while others are using the
semester system
Federal aid - who ultimately gets the dollars, the institution transmitting the
classes or the institution where the student is enrolled
Cost of the technology
Lack of development of appropriate instructional and learning methods

WILL THE VIRTUAL CLASSROOM DISRUPT OR ENHANCE THE

LEARNING PROCESS?

The virtual classroom will change the learning process and that will initially be
disruptive to the learning process. Teachers and students are rather set in their ways in
their presentation and participation styles. The virtual classroom will change the
nature of the interaction or the process of learning. (A case where the hardware
technology is ahead of the process technology.)
The virtual classroom will ultimately enhance the learning experience of millions of
people. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes will be developed through the use of
computer and telecommunication technology. It will be disruptive at first as we teachers, trainers, students, and learners - learn to develop the instructional and
learning processes necessary to maximize the potential of the virtual classroom.

ABSTRACT
The main idea of Virtual Classroom System is to overcome the disadvantages
of traditional classroom interaction of student and faculty.The Virtual
Classroom System replaces the manual system with online Interactive
Classroom using RMI.
In Virtual Classroom System the students and faculty need not attend the
classes physically ,the teaching sessions are carried out through online.All that
one need is a PC or laptop.The clients were provided with Login ID and
passwords at the time of registration that helps them to get connected to the
server.Here the student has the freedom of choosing the faculty and class he
wants to attend.

Modules included in this Project:

The Virtual Classroom System has two main modules they are
1.Teacher module (server side)
2.Student module(Client side)
Teacher Module

The teacher modules has functionalities like passing text files to

students,communicating and interacting with them,accepting or denying their
requests ,clarifying their doubts etc.
Student Module
The student module has the functionalities like storing the notes, making
requests,clarifying the doubts with the respective faculty etc.
The Virtual Classroom System provides virtual classroom environment that
does not require any room physically .The student has to attend the online
sessions.He can attend them from any part of the world ,he can even view the
previous sessions of class for his convenience .All these sessions will be
recorded and stored in the databases ,the students can make best use of these
recorded sessions too.They also have a facility to store the notes given by the
faculty.

2.ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Developing a virtual classroom system to promote a greater count of students to splurge into the field
of education. It integrates the benefits of a physical classroom with the convenience of a no-physicalbar virtual learning environment, minus the commuting hazards and expenses. It will usher in the
immense flexibility and sophistication in the existing learning platform structures, with the perfect

blend of synchronous and asynchronous interaction. It provides a means of collaborative elearning for
the students.
This online application enables the end users to register online, select the subject, read the course and
appear for the exam online. The results of the exams are also declared just after taking the test. The
candidate should take tests in a particular sequence and also he can attempt the next test only if he
has completed the previous papers. The correct answers for the questions are displayed after the
exam. The date of the registration, date of exam, test result etc. is stored in the database.

EXISTING SYSTEM

Manual system involves paper work in the form of maintaining various files and manuals. Maintaining
critical information in the files and manuals is full of risk and a tedious process. Including a framework
showing how to apply Internet technology progressively as skills and confidence grow, the project
demonstrates the route from adapting materials to developing a virtual course.

Nowadays, when people are not having time to visit an institute. Therefore, the software is designed
to provide the education through Internet. The project Virtual Classroom System helps the common
world in any field they are to get the knowledge what they want even sitting at there places. This
helps them to spare time in their busy schedule and save their time during transportation.

PROPOSED SYSTEM

Education through the internet, network and a computer is virtual classroom system. This helps in
network enabled transfer of skills and knowledge. Virtual classroom refers to use of electronic
applications and processes to learn. This is a web based application which can be hosted in the
website of any training institute. The students will be able to register online, read the course material
and write online exam.

The objectives of this project are

To provide distance learning
To make it convenient for people who have other commitments
Cost reduction
Reduced paper work
Computer evaluated tests

MODULE DESCRIPTION:

Number of Modules
After careful analysis the system has been identified to have the following modules:

1.

Registration Module

2.

Participant Module

3.

Guide Module

4.

Online Exam

1.Registration Module:
This module consist of registering the participant details inorder to login.The exsisting

parcipant can

directly login along with userid and password and view the course details.If it is new participant they
should register their details with userid and password.The details of participant will be maintained by
the database.

2.Participant Module:
In this module, participants from different locations interact with the instructor simultaneously through
online mode in real time.After registration they can login and view the course details inorder to buid
their carrier.They can select any course and enrolled the course by registering their details.The Course
enrolled can be viewed by the participant and they can edit.Participant can view the course material
and learn through online and appear for exam. The results of the exams are also declared just after
taking the test.

3.Guide Module:
In this module, guide view the participant registration, course enrolled status and participant doubts.
The participant can clear the doubts by choosing the domain and entering the question. The guide
view the participant doubt and sends reply according to the queries. The Questions will be hosted for
the participant inorder to take exams. Guide will host question paper according to the domain and
send to the participant.

4.OnlineExam Module:
In this module,parcitipant will appear for taking exam according to the course would they enrolled.The
participant should clearly read the instruction once before they appear for exam.Click on start exam
button to start the exam.Questions are basically of Multiple choice type i.e., only one answer is
correct, these answers are represented by four Radio Buttons.After clicking start exam button time
would count simultaneously.Once the participant completed their exam they should enter the
particular details what they given.Then the result will be viewed along your particular details.

Software requirements:

Operating System

: Windows

Technology

: Java and J2EE

Web Technologies

: Html, JavaScript, CSS

IDE

: My Eclipse

Web Server

: Tomcat

Tookit

: Android Phone

Database

: My SQL

Java Version

: J2SDK1.5

Hardware requirements:

Hardware

Speed

Pentium
1.1 GHz

RAM

1GB

Hard Disk

20 GB

Floppy Drive

1.44 MB

Key Board

Standard Windows Keyboard

Mouse

Two or Three Button Mouse

Monitor

SVGA

Technologies
Java Projects,JSP Projects,Servlet Projects,Struts Projects

FUNCTIONAL AND NON-FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Developing a virtual classroom system to promote a greater count of students to
splurge into the field of Education. It integrates the benefits of a physical classroom
with the convenience of a no-physical-bar virtual learning environment, minus
the commuting hazards and expenses. It will usher in the immense flexibility and
sophistication in the existing learning platform structures, with the perfect blend
of synchronous and asynchronous interaction. It provides a means of
collaborative learning for the students.
User of the System
A. Students
B. Faculty
C. College Management (Dean, HODs, Principal)
D. Administrator
Functional Requirements
i.Students can choose courses, attend lectures, take exams, view their attendance
records, progress reports etc as per their convenience.
ii.Registration for multiple courses.
iii.Attend lectures either at the scheduled time or on request view lecture at a later
time.
iv.Faculties can take lectures, upload assignments, announcements, evaluate answer
sheets and also can upload lectures and other discussions in various formats as in
videos, power point presentation etc.
v.Upload and Download of various assignments, college notices, student's notices,
journals, videos.
vi.Real Time collaboration among A/B via chat rooms, shared and interactive
whiteboards.
vii.Asynchronous communication in the form of Emails, discussion boards that enable
communication to occur at "convenient-times" that suit student schedules and are not
accessed at simultaneous or prearranged times.
viii.There can be forums, blogs etc to discuss various queries and to put up suggestions
posted both by students and teachers.
ix.Administrator can generate reports, log files, backup/recovery of data at any time.

x.Shared documents and media library that can help in active learning of a student.
xi.Images library
xii.One-to-Many (B->A), Many-to-One(A->B) and Many-to-Many (B->B) information
sharing.
xiii.Availability of voice mail box to allow faculties to get the descriptive messages left
by the students. xiv.Per day attendance submission system
xv.Provision of resources to arouse the interest of students in extracurricular activities
like public speaking etc and to grasp the chance to enhance their personalities.
xvi.Users must have valid User ID and password to login thus creating their individual
profiles.
xvii.Students can take up various quizzes which can help them to realize their inbuilt
talents in various fields.

Non-Functional Requirements
i. Secure access of confidential data (users details). SSL can be used.
ii. 24 X 7 availability
iii. Better component design to get better performance at peak time
iv. Flexible service based architecture will be highly desirable for future extension
Optional Features
a. Send SMS/Email to any user in case of any class Re-Schedule, Result declaration,
Notice Upload etc.
b. Drag and Drop functionality.
c. Customizable color schemes and skins.
User Interface Priorities
A. Professional look and feel
B. Use of AJAX at least with all registration forms
C. Browser testing and support for IE, NN, Mozzila, and Firefox.
D. Use of Graphical tool like JASPER to show strategic data to admin
E. Reports exportable in .XLS, .PDF or any other desirable format