Intelligent e-learning framework for practicing educational testing services

This paper presents conceptual framework architecture of an e-Learning system that could be used to prepare students for an educational testing service like exam. The preparation process consists of two main activities that will be conducted in a distant learning environment: completing interactive learning activities based on subject materials and conducting a set online sample tests. The architecture employs intelligent software agents to facilitate the personalization of learning objects to be presented to each student. The system will be deployed using the web services platform, allowing access through personal computers, mobile devices and PDAs. The main objective of the system is to provide learners with more flexibility and to reduce their preparation time for the ETS exam by allowing them to navigate through materials and exam based on their academic profile from various access points. The architecture will be fully implemented by the Applied Science University in Jordan to be used by their graduating students in their preparation for setting the educational testing services exam. It will replace the current traditional way where students need to set in certain dates to conduct educational testing services tutorial sessions and paper-based exams.