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First, we demonstrate that users apprehend the improvement of the eLearning platform TESYS in
period 2009-2010 – they consider there is a direct connection between the reliability and quality of
platform TESYS and the knowledge they gained.
Second, the users’ satisfaction requires quality assessments of communication and interaction
between student – student, student - teacher, teacher - administrator, and student – administrator.
Third, we demonstrate the relationships between student satisfaction in the process of acquiring new
knowledge through eLearning platform TESYS and the usability of the platform.
The two categories of users, both beginners, who used platform TESYS for the first time and the
advanced, who have been previously using the eLearning platform, were more sensitive to the quality
of the curricula content in the eLearning environment.
In conclusion, our research confirms that the eLearning platform TESYS was improved, taking into
account student recommendations during 2005-2007 as well as those from students during 2009-
2010, improvements highlighted by their positive answers.
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