Using Goal Models to Understand and Prioritize Requirements for E-learning Management Systems

Abstract

Learning management systems are software applications which attempt to handle all aspects of the learning process, they are a crucial part of educational technology. This study investigates and models the functional and non-functional requirements of two academic and one industrial learning management system. Through the use of goal modelling the systems are modelled to provide a visual presentation of the functional and non-functional requirements present. In order to prioritize these requirements and establish which are deemed as most important a survey was sent out, which obtained 63 responses from students and professionals. The models created were validated through two interviews. The prioritized requirements are then used to create a general learning management system requirements model, which can be utilized by developers when creating learning management systems.