Richard Hill - Online Learning

Richard Hill

School of Computing and Management Sciences

Sheffield Hallam University

Web-Based Information Systems

Learning Outcome:

After successfully completing this learning you will be able to discuss a methodology for implementing a web-based information system.

Why should I do this?

When you need to install a web-based information system within a business.

How will I know when I've succeeded?

You will be able to write a concise argument describing the factors affecting the installation of a web-based information system.


Learning Objectives in the 'Mandatory Objectives' column refer to the bare minimum you need to learn to pass. It is essential that this learning is undertaken. Successful completion of the 'Honours' column, together with the 'Mandatory Objectives' column, will prepare you more thoroughly. If you complete all of the learning in each column, then you will be in the best position to obtain a high mark during the assessments. For each category, click on individual Learning Objectives to access the relevant learning material.
Mandatory Objectives:	Honours:	First Class:
How can I describe a method for developing a web-based information system?	What are the deliverables at each stage of the implementation phase?
Why should I consider if data requires converting into different formats?	What common file formats am I likely to encounter?	How does an XML parser work?
What facilities do I need to realise the web-based information system?	Why do I need to optimise the system?	What measures can I take to upgrade the hardware to improve performance?
How do I specify support information for the web-based system?	What four System Guides should be documented?	How can software agents assist the training of users?
How do I think about how the users should be trained?	When should training be undertaken?	What methods of training delivery might I use?


What tools am I likely to use?	Are there any relevant references?
Pencil, paper, eraser, PC with internet access, industry standard word processor such as MS Word, internet browser, XML parser.	A Methodology for Client/Server and Web Application Development, Roger Fournier, First Edition, Yourdon Press, ISBN 0-13-598426-2
What are the key words that support this outcome?
XML validation schema DTD XSL Well-formed Web-based information system design Data conversion training testing strategy capacity plan system documentation report query logical database structure GUI distribution techniques security