Integration of learning management systems with academic management systems using cloud computing

Abstract

This article is an overview of a conceptual solution for the integration of heterogeneous information systems. Generally, universities have difficulties in obtaining information in an integrated way their information systems, for example, Learning Management System (LMS) and Academic Management System, a large part of these systems works in an isolated and without perspective way for offer services in an integrated way. In this context, the proposed solution uses Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) through Web Services and Cloud Computing in order to implement a model of integration between Moodle Learning Management System and Academic Management System Q-Academic of Instituto Federal de Educacao, Ciencia e Tecnologia do Piaui — IFPI. And in this way it contributes for the better management between these systems in which it is increasing the quality of information provided for users and reducing the possibility of mistakes caused by manual handling process information. This work also contributes in some way to increase the quality in the teaching process, because it allows for teachers more autonomy in their administrative tasks and teachers can also dedicate more time to develop their main activities. And, besides, it provides for students better information about their academic information.