Manthano: Revolutionizing Online Learning 🚀

Welcome to Manthano!
An innovative, next-generation online course platform designed to transform the way educators teach and learners thrive. By integrating adaptive technologies, gamification, and inclusive design, Manthano offers an unparalleled learning experience.

Manthano is inspired by the Greek word for "learning" and is dedicated to all those who seek knowledge and share it with others.

🌟 Key Features

🎯 Personalized Learning Paths

Powered by AI, Manthano adapts content delivery based on each learner’s pace and style, ensuring maximum engagement and optimal outcomes.

📚 Rich Course Content

From video lectures and interactive simulations to downloadable resources, our platform caters to diverse learning preferences.

💬 Interactive Community

Foster collaboration and communication through forums, group projects, and live chats. Learning together is better!

✨ Gamified Experience

Boost motivation and retention with badges, leaderboards, and interactive challenges.

📊 Real-Time Feedback and Analytics

Receive instant, personalized feedback on assignments and quizzes. Teachers can monitor student progress with detailed analytics.

♿ Accessible and Inclusive

Manthano adheres to WCAG guidelines, ensuring a seamless experience for users of all abilities across multiple devices.

🚀 Why Choose Manthano?

1. Tailored Learning Experience: Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all education.
2. Engaging Tools for Educators: Empower teachers with the ability to create dynamic and interactive course content.
3. Secure and Reliable: Built with top-notch security protocols and cloud infrastructure for 24/7 availability.
4. Global Reach: Multi-language support to connect learners and educators from around the world.

🛠️ Technology Stack

• Frontend: Vue 3 + TypeScript, Vuetify for sleek, responsive UI.
• Backend: Tornado for handling asynchronous operations and real-time features.
• Database: Scalable and high-performance data storage.

🔍 How It Works

1. Educators can create and manage courses, upload materials, and provide assessments.
2. Learners can browse courses, enroll, and participate in interactive learning sessions.
3. Administrators oversee platform operations, approve courses, and ensure quality control.

🚧 Development Roadmap

Current Milestones:

• Secure user authentication.
• Core learning functionalities (video streaming, assignments).
• Course recommendation system.
• Community and evaluation tools.

Future Enhancements:

• Advanced AI-driven insights.
• Integration with external Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Enhanced gamification features.

📘 Usage

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/Charley-xiao/manthano
cd manthano

2. Install dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install
cd ../backend
pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

cd backend
python server.py

2. Start the frontend:

cd frontend
npm run serve

💡 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're a developer, educator, or learner, your input helps us grow.

🙏 Acknowledgements

Manthano is a group project developed by students of the course Object Oriented Analysis and Design (Fall 2024) at Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech). The team members are:

• Qiwen Xiao
• Haodong He
• Qingwen Deng

We express our gratitude to our professor, Prof. Yuqun Zhang, for his guidance and support throughout this project.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Together, let's make learning more engaging, accessible, and effective! 🌍