Web Based Online-Learning in Technically Equipped and Mobile Student Societies : A Case Study

The availability of sophisticated mobile devices including notebooks and handhelds and standardized wireless communication techniques like IEEE 802.11b, Bluetooth or GSM/GPRS enable students to access learning environments from anywhere, independent of their location, individual movement and equipment. Focusing on the advantages for University students now possible, we have created an e-learning platform designed for enhancing courses to allow guided discussions, to access information and communicate anytime, anywhere and from arbitrary device types. Furthermore the platform supports team activities and offers additional services like personal status information and a barometer for student satisfaction. In this paper we present an evaluation of the usefulness of our online learning platform.