Implementation of SaaS Cloud Computing Services on E-Learning Applications (Case Study: PGRI Foundation School)

Abstract

Learning activities in PGRI Foundation schools, especially in SMA PGRI Kudus still use the conventional model that is directly face to face, so it is necessary to develop online learning media or what is now often referred to as e-learning to help teachers and students take material and do assignments by online. With online learning, teachers are expected to be able to update learning material and students can access it without constraints on place and time, besides assignments to students can be well controlled. In general, all PGRI Foundation schools in Kudus district have the same business process as well as the information system and technology requirements. But in reality, each school develops its architecture and information system separately. On the other hand, the majority of schools do not have enough budget to procure infrastructure to support the information systems needed specifically for learning activities such as e-learning. Cloud computing is often referred to as a new paradigm in the world of information technology related to resource efficiency. Cloud Computing has a service layer known as Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS has several advantages and conveniences offered, including those related to resource efficiency and speed in developing an application. With SaaS, an application can be used at the same time by many tenants, with each tenant still being protected, so that application development costs can be further reduced. This research uses object-oriented system development methods with UML tools. This research aims to help schools in the Kudus Regency PGRI foundation improve the quality of learning by utilizing e-learning media without the need to think about the process of procurement, installation and configuration of hardware or software.