Client Description
The client wanted a simple platform where students would find, book, and schedule lessons with tutors. It had to support one-on-one and group lessons, process payments securely, and have means of real-time communication.
Problems
1. Tutor-Student Matching: There was a need for an easy method through which students would see the appropriate tutors by subjects, time, and fee.
2. Dynamic Booking System: The site must enable students to book, postpone, or even cancel sessions when and where they wanted.
3. Safe Payment: There should be a safe payment gateway as well as auto-billing system.
4. Live Interaction: The site had to have inherent capabilities for chatting, video conferencing, as well as sending messages.
5. Multiple Payment Plans: Students and tutors would be offered more than one payment plan.
Solution Provided
We built an end-to-end platform that streamlines searching for tutors, booking lessons, and payment, for both students and instructors.
– Tutor Profiles & Reviews: Instructors can display their qualifications, experience, and availability. Students can leave ratings and reviews to help others.
– AI-Powered Matching: Smart search filters allow students to discover an appropriate tutor by subject, price, and learning type.
– Real-Time Booking & Calendar: Tutors can set their availability, and students can schedule or reschedule classes at one time.
– Video & Chat Support: Twilio is utilized by the platform for live video sessions and immediate chat, thus making communication easy.
– Automated Invoicing & Secure Payments: Stripe and PayPal are integrated for fast and secure payments.
– Multi-Tier Subscriptions: Tutors can offer different packages like hourly or monthly subscriptions, and the system automatically divides payments.
– Gamified Learning & Tracking: Students are provided with reports, badges, and reminders to stay active and engaged.
– Mobile-Optimized: Designed for smooth use on desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Technology Stack
– Backend: Laravel (PHP)
– Frontend: Angular
– Database: MySQL
– Communication: Twilio for Video and Chat
– Payments: Stripe, PayPal
– Matching System: Machine Learning with Python
– Security: 2FA Login, SSL Encryption
Results & Impact
– Instant Tutor Matching: AI-driven recommendations facilitate instant student and tutor matching.
– Increased Student Engagement: Live video, chat, and gamification facilitate increased participation in lessons.
– Easy Payment Processing: Safe payment prevents disagreements and increases the satisfaction level of tutors.
– Scalable Business Model: Subscription model offers a consistent revenue stream.
Conclusion
This is an online tutoring site that has transformed online learning by providing simple discovery of tutors, simple scheduling, and interactive modes of communication. Safe payment, AI-driven tutor matching, and live video classes provide a wonderful learning experience for students and a viable model for tutors.