Open Timetable Cloud is an open-source application designed for schools, colleges, and universities, facilitating seamless integration with various timetabling data sources to generate dynamic, accessible, and user-friendly timetables. The application provides real-time timetable access via a cross-browser responsive web interface and across Android and iOS mobile devices.
The system streamlines the scheduling process, enhances user experience, and supports efficient timetable management and distribution for educational institutions.
- Flexible Data Sources: Pull, normalise and denormalise timetable data directly from bespoke databases, directly from the Scientia (T1 / Technology1) timetabling database or from APIs or files compatible with the OTF - Open Timetable Format.
- Dynamic Content Generation: Automatically updates timetables.
- Accessibility: Ensures all users can easily access and navigate timetables WCAG 2.1.
- Cross-Platform: Compatibility across current web browsers and mobile devices.
- Single Sign-On: Out of the box Single Sign-On (SSO) via Microsoft Azure for timetable management and student/depertment access.
- Public Users: View general timetable information by Lectures, Venues, Departments and Modules.
- Students: Access personalised timetables via SSO for a secure and seamless experience.
- Staff and Administrators: Manage and update timetables, ensuring accurate scheduling and resource allocation via SSO.
- Responsive Design: Optimized for various devices, providing a consistent user experience across desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
- Real-Time Updates: Ensures that all users have the most current timetable information, reducing confusion and scheduling conflicts.
- Open-Source Flexibility: Allows for customization and integration with existing institutional systems, making it adaptable to specific needs.
- Cross Compatibility: Plug n' Play solution for Scientia (T1 / Technology1) timetabling databases.
- Open Timetable Standard: Ensures interoperability, making it easier to integrate with other systems, share data seamlessly, and enhance user accessibility across platforms. See OTF - Open Timetable Format.
- Requirements
- Personas
- Functional Specifications
- Non Functional Specifications
- Accessibility WCAG 2.1
- Data Architecture
- Data Model
- TODO
Bona Fide NGO is the original custodian of the Open Timetable Cloud application, ensuring it meets the needs of users, educational institutions, and stakeholders. It provides vital support, expertise, and guidance, helping the project thrive and deliver optimal results. Its commitment improves efficiency and accessibility in the educational sector.
This project is proudly supported by the following organizations, whose contributions are vital to the success of the Open Timetable Cloud application. They provides essential resources across business analysis, research, funding and infrastructure, enabling continuous design, development, and long-term maintenance: The project is supported by the following organizations, offering essential business requirements, research capability and financial support for the design, development, and maintenance of the Open Timetable Cloud application:
- Maynooth University: Providing domain expertise, real-world use cases, and continuous feedback to help shape the functionality and usability of the system. The production SaaS environment is hosted at https://timetable.maynoothuniversity.ie by Bona Fide NGO.
- AWS: Offering credits for cloud infrastructure and services to support the initial research and proof-of-concept of the project.