A Comprehensive Web Based Student Support System for ODL Institutions of India

Abstract

This paper presents an updated web system for student support services in ODL institutions of India. The infrastructure of the designed web system is composed of web server, application server, middleware, data warehouse, Internet and other networks. The most recently available versions of these electronic gazettes have been suggested to update the proposed web based student support system. In addition, the technical functionalities and associated components of the system has been structured to help users navigate easily through various support services provided by the system. // The major categories of services thus available are also discussed with a view that such a system would be quite helpful for large population of distance learners in learning their assigned courses of study. So, this system would solve to a large extent the problem of students’ isolation from the faculty and other fellow student and provide time and location free access to studies. // Keywords: Open and Distance Learning Institute (ODLI), Distance Education Council (DEC), Web-browser, Internet, Student Support Services (SSS).