Overview

The Andalus Institute is an online platform dedicated to Arabic language learning. It offers structured lessons with personalized feedback from qualified instructors, gamified elements like points, badges, and leaderboards to boost motivation, and a community forum for collaborative learning. Additionally, the platform provides regular live speaking sessions to enhance conversational skills and features AI-powered tools, such as the AI Chatbot and "My Ustadh," which offer 24/7 support by correcting and guiding Arabic usage in real-time.

Project Goals

The objective of the Andalus Institute project was to create a comprehensive online platform for Arabic language learning, integrating structured lessons, assignments reviewed by qualified instructors, gamified elements such as points, badges, rewards, and leaderboards, an internal community forum for collaborative engagement, interactive speaking sessions, and AI-powered assistance features like chatbots and personalized support, all aimed at enhancing learner engagement and facilitating effective language acquisition.

Tech Stack

To achieve this, the following technologies were used:

• jQuery:Developed a dynamic and interactive user interface.
• Bootstrap:Applied style for responsive design.
• Postgres:Utilized a reliable relational database system.
• Laravel:Implemented a robust backend framework.
• AWS EC2:Deployed scalable virtual servers.
• AWS S3:Provided secure object storage.

Features

Classroom

Community

Chatbot

Livechat

Calendar

Leaderboard

Profile Management

Admin Portal

Challenges

Developing the Andalus Institute's online Arabic language learning platform presented several challenges. One significant hurdle was integration of AI-driven features such as chatbots and personalized support systems required addressing challenges related to content accuracy, user privacy, and the seamless blending of AI with human instructional elements. Addressing these challenges was vital to delivering a high-quality, engaging, and effective language learning experience..

Initiatives

To address the challenges encountered during the development several strategic initiatives were implemented. To cater to diverse learning styles and paces, an adaptive learning framework was established, ensuring personalized educational experiences for each student.