openccb/roadmap.md

OpenCCB: Open Comprehensive Course Backbone - Roadmap

Phase 1: Foundation ✅

• Rust Workspace Setup (Edition 2024)
• Microservices Scaffolding (CMS & LMS)
• Multi-Database Infrastructure (PostgreSQL with separate DBs)
• Frontend Initialization (Next.js Studio & Experience)
• Dockerization of all services
• API Integration (Dashboard <-> CMS Service)
• Unified install.sh script with hardware detection & auto-config

Phase 2: Core CMS Features ✅

• Course Outline Editor (Modules & Lessons)
• File Upload System (Video/Audio/Native Assets)
• Interactive Content (Activity Builder)
  • Block Reordering (Move Up/Down)
  • Rich Text Descriptions
  • Media Blocks with Playback Constraints
  • Quiz Blocks (Multiple Choice, True/False, Multiple Select)
  • Advanced Assessment Types:
    • Fill-in-the-Blanks
    • Matching Pairs
    • Ordering/Sequencing
    • Short Answer
• Service-to-Service Communication (CMS -> LMS sync)
• Premium Video Player with playback limits
• Full Studio UI with dynamic course management

Phase 3: Authentication & Security ✅

• JWT-Based Authentication: Common auth across all services
• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC):
  • Multi-role support (Admin, Instructor, Student)
  • Role-specific permissions and UI
  • Token-based authorization for protected endpoints
• Audit Logging: All CMS mutations tracked
• Audit UI: Admin interface to view audit logs

Phase 4: LMS Experience & Grading ✅

• Student Portal (Experience):
  • Course catalog and enrollment
  • Interactive lesson player
  • Mobile-responsive design
• Holistic Grading System:
  • Weighted grading categories
  • Drop lowest N scores per category
  • Automatic weighted grade calculation
• Assessment Policies:
  • Configurable max attempts per lesson
  • Instant corrections and retry policies
  • Atomic attempt tracking with enforcement
• Progress Tracking:
  • Real-time score visualization
  • Category-by-category breakdown
  • Weighted grade calculation
• Dynamic Passing Thresholds:
  • Configurable passing percentage per course
  • 5-tier performance visualization
  • Color-coded feedback (Reprobado to Excelente)
• Certificates: Automated certificate generation upon completion

Phase 5: Analytics & Insights ✅

• Instructor Analytics Dashboard:
  • Total enrollments per course
  • Overall average score
  • Per-lesson performance breakdown
  • "Struggling lessons" detection
  • RBAC enforcement (instructors see only their courses)
• Student Progress Dashboard:
  • Interactive performance bar
  • Tier-based feedback visualization
  • Real-time grade updates

Phase 6: Advanced Features (In Progress)

• Multi-tenancy: Support for multiple organizations (Completed)
  • Database schema migration (add organization_id)
  • Update Rust models & JWT Claims
  • Implement Axum middleware for organization context
  • Update Frontend registration to support organizations
• Organization Branding: Custom identity per tenant (Completed)
  • Logo upload & optimization
  • Custom color schemes (Primary/Secondary)
  • Dynamic Experience Portal adaptation
  • Live Branding Preview in Studio
• Advanced Analytics:
  • Cohort analysis
  • Retention metrics
  • Engagement heatmaps
• AI Integration (Next Up):
  • AI-driven lesson summaries (Implemented)
  • Implement real-time video transcription via external API
  • Automated quiz generation (Implemented)
  • Personalized learning paths
• Gamification: (Base system implemented)
  • Badges and achievements (Implemented base system)
  • Leaderboards
  • XP and leveling system
• Course Management Enhancements:
  • Manual naming for modules, lessons, and activities during creation.
  • Reordering for modules, lessons, and activities (Level up/down).
  • Deletion of modules and lessons with confirmation.
  • Pacing Control:
    • Self-paced mode (Evergreen).
    • Instructor-led mode (Cohort-based with start/end dates).
  • Course Calendar:
    • Management of important dates (exams, assignments, milestones).
    • Automated reminders for upcoming deadlines.
• Content Library:
  • Reusable content blocks
  • Template courses
  • Shared resource pool

Phase 7: Enterprise Features (Future)

• Advanced Reporting:
  • Custom report builder
  • Export to PDF/CSV
  • Scheduled reports
• Integration Ecosystem:
  • LTI 1.3 support
  • SCORM compliance
  • Third-party integrations (Zoom, Google Meet, BigBlueButton)
• Mobile Apps:
  • Native iOS app
  • Native Android app
  • Offline mode
• Accessibility:
  • WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
  • Screen reader optimization
  • Keyboard navigation

Phase 8: Future Innovations (Next Gen)

• AI & Adaptive Learning:
  • AI Tutor: Real-time context-aware assistant for students.
  • Auto-grading: LLM-based evaluation for short answers and essays.
  • Adaptive Paths: Dynamic content unlocking based on performance.
• Monetization & Marketplace:
  • Multi-tenant Payments: Integrated Stripe/Mercado Pago per organization.
  • Subscriptions: Monthly/Yearly membership support.
  • Promotions: Coupons, scholarships, and referral systems.
• Social & Collaborative:
  • Peer Review: Structured student-to-student evaluation flows.
  • Co-working Spaces: Real-time shared whiteboards and documents.
  • AI-Threaded Forums: Automatic discussion summaries and sentiment analysis.
• Enterprise Ecosystem:
  • SSO (Single Sign-On): Azure AD, Okta, and Google Workspace integration.
  • HRIS Integration: Sync with Workday, SAP, and other HR tools.
  • Webhooks & API: Extensibility for third-party automation.
• Deep Analytics:
  • Dropout Prediction: ML models to detect students at risk.
  • Engagement Heatmaps: Detailed video and interaction tracking.
• Offline-First Experience:
  • Mobile Offline Mode: Encrypted downloads for learning on the go.

Current Status

Platform Maturity: Core functionality is production-ready. Advanced features like AI integration are under active development.

Recent Milestones:

• ✅ Organization Branding: Full customization of logos and brand colors across both portals.
• ✅ Multi-Tenancy: Full support for multiple organizations, from the database to the frontend.
• ✅ Holistic Grading System: Weighted categories, attempt tracking, and dynamic passing thresholds.
• ✅ Analytics Dashboards: Performance insights for both instructors and students.
• ✅ Full Content Editor: Robust activity builder with multiple interactive block types.

Next Priorities:

1. AI Integration: Implement real-time video transcription.
2. Gamification: Expand the badges and achievement system.
3. Advanced Analytics: Develop cohort analysis and retention metrics.