Enhancing Medical Education: Building a Comprehensive E-Learning Platform with CodeIgniter 4

Abstract

The emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented difficulties for medical education, forcing institutions worldwide to adjust quickly to ensure that learning continues despite the implementation of restrictive measures and social distancing procedures. This article explores creating and implementing a cutting-edge e-learning platform designed exclusively for medical education. Utilising the CodeIgniter 4 PHP framework for backend development and Bootstrap for frontend design, the platform provides a wide range of interactive quizzes, including Multiple Choice Questions (QCM), Single Choice Questions (QCU), and clinical cases (Cas Clinique’s). The platform's adaptable design enables medical students to easily access and engage in remote learning across different platforms, allowing them to continue their education without interruption. The main characteristics consist of instruments for analysing performance, allowing students to track their progress and personalise their study sessions, thus improving the effectiveness and adaptability of medical education. This article highlights the significant impact of e-learning in addressing the educational challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and provides insights into the future of medical education. It achieves this by thoroughly examining the platform's architecture, features, and pedagogical implications.