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Posted on July 5, 2017 by Edsys

“Teaching in the Internet age means we must teach tomorrow’s skills today.” – Jennifer Fleming

Over the past few decades, influence of technology upon children and education has been immense. Education was once equated with money, but things have changed. Great education for your children is no more a dream. It’s affordable. Even average families can afford a mobile phone in which applications can be downloaded.

While there are a lot of applications available at the app store, choosing the right one for your child can change the way they look at the process of learning. Educational apps are making things easier for children to understand. Books are often found to be tiring and boring for children while replacing them with colourful pages and moving animations can make learning fun to the core.

Benefits of Using Mobile Applications in Education

1. Enhanced Interaction

Experts say that apps in education can make children more interactive and activate better engagement between parents and children. The most effective way is to engage with the children while they are using applications. Interaction tendency in children is enhanced by mobile applications.

2. Novel learning techniques

Thoughts of traditional methods of learning accompany a generic feeling of boredom. They do not favor drifting from the monotonous learning patterns of restricted and upright book learning, thus dissipating the engagement factor.

Technology in the guise of apps is helping those looking for some newness in the universe of learning. In addition to the feel of novelty, apps add an element of fun and involvement to the learning process. Through games, puzzles or other challenging tasks, app learning stimulates the brain cells to actively metabolize the input unleashing a new perspective.

3. Parent-teacher communication

The ideal concept of frequent parent teacher interactions finds its space in the articles and books regarding performance enhancement but not in reality. Owing to the tight schedule of both the parties, it is just not possible to maintain the rapport through physical interactions. But now, we have apps. Teachers can attend to the queries of the parents anytime and anywhere through an ominous device called the phone. This fosters transparency regarding the child’s growth at school.

4. Online resources

The power of digital world lies in the ginormous amount of resources that fill its nooks and corners. The wealth of this platform implicates its popularity among knowledge seekers. The reach of this platform makes it a favorite to people who cannot afford the luxury of full time courses in schools or colleges. Mobile applications help them access a compendium of ebooks and pdfs and other online materials and the freedom to access it beyond the boundaries of time and space.

5. Entertainment

According to studies, mobile apps promote entertainment. Learning is no more a passive activity, it’s active with applications. Lessons transforming to games can change the face of education. Children will enable a kind of interest in learning. Level based apps instil determination to pass each level. Apps without doubt enhance education. No more boring home works and tough class lectures.

6. Availability 24/7

Unlike school, mobile applications are available round the clock. No need to be worried about schedules. Anywhere can be a classroom. App learning is not time-bound learning, its relaxed learning.

Most of the apps promote child-friendly control. Children should only need to reach out for the device when they feel like learning. Little ones can operate it without much effort.

7. Leisure Hours Utilization

No responsible parents want their kids to get addicted to the “idiot box”. Too much internet usage and talking over the phone for hours are not wise options for killing time. This is where mobile apps prove their worth. Mobile app learning is one among the wisest choices of utilizing your free time actively.

If a child has lots of leisure time, it can be utilized to learn something new with the help of a learning app. Entertainment guaranteed without wasting time.

8. Routine tasks

It’s a relief to get all the mundane tasks done with a few taps. Be it tasks like fee payments, other transactions which require us to stand in a queue for hours or the laborious job of marking attendance that drives teachers crazy with the amount of paperwork smiling back at them each day. All this drudgery has been put to an end simply by having apps in place. The life of each individual associated with the ecosystem is now simple and functioning, more efficient.

9. Filling in the gaps

The wheel of time has spun to drive the progress to land us into the world we live in today.

The advancement that schools have seen eliminated a lot many glitches that prevailed in the education system. A major one being the lack of interaction between the teachers and the teachers. Apps and websites have been created to help reduce the gap not just between the students and the educators but also among parents and the teachers. Students and parents can be kept in the loop of every event, schedule change or announcement.

10. Better Earth

While millions of trees are cut down for making papers for the traditional method of learning, mobile apps in education requires just a download. It means a greener earth for future generations.

Mobile learning process has sustainability. Completing a lesson with an app is much more effective as it is learning from experience rather than from compulsion.

11. Systematic Learning Activated

Smart learning is one thing and systematic learning is next. App based learning enables both. Mobile apps help in systematic learning. Apps are arranged in such a way that, it promotes not only a craving for learning but systematic learning.

The apps are arranged in a systematic way that it becomes possible for students to go with the flow without even realising.

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12. Portability

There are no constraints for mobile phones.. They can be constant companions of parents and students. Thereby, apps are available to children anywhere, anytime. Learning will not be confined to the classrooms alone.

13. More Than Just Children

It’s a misconception that only children are benefited out of the apps. Teachers and parents also benefit from using educational apps. Teachers can make use of apps in classrooms. There are apps that help teachers to plan teaching materials. App based learning allows teachers and parents more time to discuss lesson plan for better interactive classes. While selecting apps for children, parents and teachers can contribute a lot.

14. Sustainability

Using mobile apps for learning is more sustainable compared to the traditional learning methods which include papers, pencils, and pens. Getting reference notes is very simple in mobile learning- just download it. This results in a lesser number of trees being cut down every year.

15. Instant Updates

There are some apps which are not only meant for learning but also to stay updated about campus events, timetables, alerts and other important information. Soon apps will allow you to do the educational related payments such as tuition fees, library fines, etc. They also provide opportunities to interact with students throughout the life cycle of prospects, enrolled students, and alumni.

16. Track Your Children’s Progress

With some apps, you can track your children’s progress which is one of the important things that every parent wants to know. Along with the progress, you can visualize how each app is helping your children to improve their skills such as reading, maths and much more.

17. Staying connected

Educational apps are the best way for children to stay connected with their teachers. Though the way of learning through apps is entirely different from the traditional learning method, it adds value to the entire process.

Apps for Betterment All The Way

Over 20 million students use Google apps for education
The use of Google apps for education has increased 100% by 2 years
Opting Google apps for education can save up to $1.5 Million per year in classrooms
72 of the top 100 universities in the United States use Google apps.
73% teachers access digital content from their handheld mobile device
Mobile networks are accessible to more than 90% of the worlds population

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Edsys

Teaching is a huge responsibility and an ideal teacher should make sure that the students are comfortable with the way they deal with a classroom.

Students spent more time at school than at home. So, teachers should be an ideal role model for their students. You should try to create a bond between the hearts and minds of yourself and the students.

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The statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) helps school teachers to analyze the standards that early year providers should meet. This would enable children will learn and develop well. Along with that, here are certain things that you should avoid as a teacher to create a pleasant, safe as well as comfortable atmosphere for their students.

1. Yelling – No students like yelling at them. This will cause them to slowly dislike the teacher and may result in distrust too. Also by yelling, you can never follow the classroom management plan. Students will more listen to you, when you speak in a normal voice. While raising your voice, it seems like you are showering your frustrations in front of them. Clear communication will make teaching an easier and enjoyable task as well.

2. Short temper – It is just not fine if the role model lose temper in front of the students. Especially if you are an Early Years Foundation Stage teacher. Rebuilding trusts and relationship with students is not that easier as it seems to be. Try to keep calm and take effort as to avoid shouting. In case if you have raised your voice, make sure to apologize. Also focus on your behavioral aspects and change the things that need to be done.

3. Unprepared for class – Coming unprepared for class is the loss of valuable teaching time. It also indicates a negative behavior.

4. Loss of control – Never let the class become unruly. Take control of the class. Students may become overexcited and may create noises. Early Years Foundation Stage teachers might find it difficult, but it is a skill that can easily be developed. An ideal way would be to create signals such as clapping hands or raising hands to keep them quiet.

5. Continuous sitting – Teachers sitting at the beginning of the class is fine. But remaining in the seated position throughout the class may create lack of interest and motivation in students.

6. Arguing – Discussions and argument are both different. Even if the student argues on any point, you should never encourage that. While setting rules in the beginning of the year, make sure to include that arguing is not an appreciable behavior and it shows disrespect.

7. Humiliation – Never hurt the dignity and self-respect of a student. He/she will lose confidence in your classroom. Also they will never trust you.

8. Getting too much friendly – Most new teachers make this mistake. They try to win the students by compromising on discipline, which may result in disrespect. Make sure to follow the set of rules that teaches them discipline. Also never be too open with students to discuss your personal information. Instead stay professional and try to earn their respect and appreciation.

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9. Late rules – Establishing rules in the beginning of the year helps to create a peaceful atmosphere during the whole year. Routines and rules, established late will fail to serve the purpose.

10. Complaining about coworker – Talking ill about other staff, management or other teachers in the school will be of no gain at all. It is better to talk directly to the teacher or staff member whom you have issues with and solve the problem then and there.

11. Too tough and authoritative – A teacher’s authority is a responsibility. Never misuse that. Being too tough and hard may result in students being afraid of you. Your aim should be to be loved, respected and not to be feared by them.

12. Over dependency on administrators – Make your own strategies to manage the class. Never depend too much on school administrators. A teacher also plays the role of an educator and disciplinarian.

13. Too much hard work – Along with work, find time to relax and be with your family after work.

14. Unequal treating – Never treat students based on your likes and dislikes. All the students should be considered equal. Punishment should be same for everyone and never show special consideration for the one you like the most.

15. Getting late – Punctuality is crucial as students learn many things from you. Getting late occasionally is fine. When you get late, make sure to say a sorry to your students.

16. Lessons from text book alone – Just teaching the students what is dictated in the text causes boredom. Also they will miss many things like experimenting what they learned, projects and assignments.

17. Unfair rules – Rules certainly are created to follow. But certain alleviations should be made based on the valid excuse and situation of the student.

18. Accepting late work – Rules you make should be consistent. Do not accept late submission unless and until for a valid reason.

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19. Making simple things complex – Don’t confuse them. Explain your instructions in clear language, bit by bit so that they know what they are expected to do.

20. Too much directions Stop providing too many instructions. Make them feel that you are one among them and are reliable.

21. Eating Lunch during class hours You’d be surprised to see any teacher bringing lunch to a classroom. This is not good with any level or any age. Having a cup of tea or coffee is ok, but don’t eat your afternoon meal during class hours.

22. Making Fun of Students It is obvious that you make fun of students but sometimes your joke or comment can hurt the student’s self-confidence. Surely, it is a great talent you have if you are able to use humor in classrooms and make students laugh. But be careful that your jokes or comments doesn’t harm any particular student personally.

23. Only Following the Book Many a times, teachers teach everything directly from the textbook; this tends to boring and monotonous. It makes your student to show disinterest towards your lecture. Because they are learning something new, they want opportunities to do and experiment with their new skill. So, ensure that you are connecting your activities to book instead of just teaching whatever given in the textbook.

24. Sitting Down and Teaching Sitting down and teaching throughout an entire class is not apt for a teacher. The teachers you are expected to stand or walk around while taking a class as sitting down for long duration is a sign of laziness, unless you’re ill or injured.

25. Playing Favouritism Every student must get your direction and attention. It is quite obvious that every teacher has a favourite student in their class but be sure that you don’t give any special consideration to he/she which you don’t give to other students of the class. Whatever might be the situation, always be fair to all the students in your class.

Conclusion

Lack of a pleasant atmosphere will cause boredom and thus misbehavior follows.

The EYFS framework provides common principles and commitments to deliver quality early education and childcare experiences to all children.

But, how these principles are followed depends on how teachers like you execute the principles.

So put your best foot forward to be an awesome teacher.

If you have any suggestions to add to the list, please share with us in the comment section.

Also Read : 20 Best Attendance Management App for Teachers

Posted on June 28, 2017 by Edsys

Technology has emerged as an essential part of the lives of children. Smart Apps for Preschoolers are useful teaching means for children with special needs. They can be introduced both in the classroom and at home. Parents should kick-start their child’s education with educational apps. These apps are available for children of all ages. But make sure that the app you select for your kid is appropriate!

Smart apps have improved the lives of pre-schoolers with special needs. Most of the teachers, counsellors, and parents of children with special needs are using educational apps to help kids organize their days, improve overall communication and learn a variety of skills.

Give your kids a jump-start to a proper education with smart apps. Also, make sure to monitor the apps and go for the one which is apt for your kid’s classroom curriculum.

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Edsys

Schools are in constant search for new approaches to fulfil the needs to improve student achievement. A data-driven school tries to achieve the same by gathering, evaluating and utilizing all kinds of student-related data.

The various types of data that data-driven smart schools put to use include:

Demographic data

It includes information regarding the ethnicity, gender and socio-economic status of students. This helps the schools to make decisions regarding tuition fees, providing financial aid and other services to deserving students. It also helps to identify the students who are performing well academically and those who require extra help. Demographic data helps to determine enrolment growth in school over the years. This helps to analyse future enrolment and the resources and services that may be required

Assessment data

The data is gathered, evaluated and is used to improve the programs the schools have adopted and to ensure that the quality of instruction is good enough. Test scores of students are interpreted to determine how well the students are performing and to provide additional help to the low-performing students. Also, the test scores of current and previous years are compared to understand the effectiveness of programs adopted by the schools. After the test scores are collected and interpreted, the results are distributed among the directors, teachers, parents and the students. This makes it easy for the schools to get support from the board and the parents. Also, they can use the data to opine about the enhancements that can be made in the programs adopted by the schools

Conduct data

This data is used to determine the behavioural pattern of the students. It involves analysis of student behaviour during specific times of the day and specific classes and to implement new approaches, if needed. The schools can also provide training to the staff so that they not only help to improve academic skills but also the social skills of students. Gathering of conduct data doesn’t end with implementation of new approaches to improve student behaviour. The data has to be continuously collected and analysed to ensure that the new approach works

Attendance data

Students who don’t attend school regularly or those who don’t reach school on time do not tend to perform well academically and this in turn, affects the reputation of the school. Schools can provide the attendance data to the parents, who are the ones to make sure that their children attend the school regularly and on time

However, evaluation of data doesn’t mean that you can take data from any test conducted in school, dissect it and get the needed information. Such results may just give you a general idea about the students who are not good at certain skills. But, you won’t get answers to why they are weak and how you can help them improve. So, the best way is to create provisional assessments apart from the regular exams or tests, particularly to have a better understanding of students’ strengths and weaknesses.

Here are few more steps you can take to be a successful data-driven school:

Allot professional freedom to teachers

If the teachers are allowed to be flexible about their approaches, it helps them to grow in the professional front while helping the students to improve. So, allow the teachers to create their own set of assessments for their class and to decide upon the teaching approaches they plan to implement. Also, provide the teachers with professional development training occasionally

Study the growth of other data-driven schools

Look for schools that have achieved success by implementing data-driven approach. Study the measures they took that led to their success and try to implement similar steps in your school, as well

Analyse the requirements

Before you go forward with the assessments, understand what’s necessary for the students and what’s not. Also, try not to include every measure in the first step itself. Take time to determine the skills that are of top priority and then, train the students accordingly. You can then assess the students to understand if they are good enough and if not, provide additional training to the low-performing students

Create high-quality assessments

High-quality assessments will give you high-quality data. Set certain guidelines that the teachers have to follow while creating assessments, like:

1. Meeting the required standards
2. Focusing on the end-goal of the assessment
3. What the students are provided with during the assessment

Also, train the teachers to create effective assessments that meet the above mentioned criteria

Set a format for creating data reports

After all the hard work, you don’t want the data reports to be of different format and confusing, do you? Therefore, decide how you want the final report to be like, beforehand. Most schools create data reports in the form of Excel spreadsheets with all necessary details filled in. You can also adopt the same, if you want

Hold data-analysis meeting

You need not wait for an academic year to end to analyse the data. Instead hold meetings on the last working day of every week, post class hours for all staff to sit together and evaluate the data. This reduces the workload and also, gives a clear understanding of the measures that work and what should be done next

Evaluate success

See how effective the measures you took have been at the end of the academic year. This analysis keeps the teachers and students motivated to work harder as they get to see how far they have come and how much more they have to go further

A data-driven school ensures that every student receives quality education despite their race, gender and socio-economic status. In short, the data, a school gathers, helps it to understand the requirements of the students and to respond accordingly to bring about positive changes in the students’ lives for good.

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Edsys

If you are a school authority, you can understand what a tedious task school time-table management is. The introduction of software to the education management field has changed this situation completely. A school management system involves everything that is required for the efficient working of a school.

Managing timetables, routing and planning of school buses, allotting classes to teachers, calculating each employee’s leave, preparing pay scale, thus goes the list.

Creating timetables are one of the biggest headaches for teachers. It can be confusing and time-consuming when done manually. Timetable management software is the best solution in such situations.

Apart from generating efficient timetables, timetable management system software can also help you in the overall academic and administrative management of a school. The e-timetable by Edsys is one such software, which can help you in effective timetable and school management.

Here are a few ways time table management software can benefit you:

1. No more Paperwork

The toughest thing about manual school management is the endless list of paperwork. Time table management software, with its simple and user- friendly interface helps users with effective school management. With its introduction, school related operations became paperless and confusion-free.

2. No more Confusion

Creating timetables manually is a headache for teachers. With timetable software, it is possible for you to automatically generate timetables effectively, sticking by the requirements. Timetable management software generates timetables considering the limitations such as availability of teachers, special rooms, classes etc.

3. Automatic Timetable Generation

If you are using timetable management software, you no longer have to spend hours figuring out the timetable for each class. You just need to enter your criteria and within no time, you will get your timetable generated without any hassle.

4. It is Error-Free

When you manually prepare a timetable, you tend to make errors. You may end up with allotting two teachers for a single Shop @ TrackSchoolBusclass at a time or vice versa, or you may miss the allotment of certain periods. Timetable management software helps you to avoid such errors. In case, there is an error in the data you entered, timetable management software detects them and provide alternatives, thus helping you create an accurate timetable possible.

5. Substitution Management made Easy

You come to school and you get to know that a teacher is absent. You will surely panic because you have to revise the day’s timetable as soon as possible. You’ll have to check if the leave has been marked by any other teachers and allot the classes to the teachers already present, within a short period of time. Timetable management software can help you avoid such chaos. Timetable management software looks into leave taken by teachers and allot substitutions accordingly.

6. Generate records easily

Generating records on leave taken and other details of individual employees of a school is another hurdle you may come across while manual school management. With the help of a timetable management software, you can generate reports on a monthly basis, which include:

Substitutions made on a daily basis
Informed and uninformed leaves taken by teachersgivenday or
Working hours of each employee

7. Access to every employee’s details

When you create records on every employee of a school, you can end up making errors, or you may miss out some details. May be, you will have to search the whole school in case you need some details regarding an employee in the future. Timetable management software can come handy in such situations. It stores every employee details and you can easily access them in case you need to refer it in future.

8. Number of working days does not matter

Number of working days of each school differs, so does the effort taken for effective school management. But it does not affect you at all, if you are using a timetable management software. You can easily create efficient timetables for schools with any number of working days.

9. Preparation of pay scales made easy

Preparation of pay scales is another painstaking job in terms of effective school management. You have to go through leave taken by each employee to prepare pay scales. Since, timetable management software generates reports on leave taken by employees, preparation of pay scales is no more a tough task.

10. Timetables for Whole School

Preparing timetable for a class itself is a laborious task, forget whole school. Time table management software is there for your help. It not only creates timetable for the entire school, but also helps you in saving energy, time and money. If you are still depending on manual school management system, it’s time you switch to a timetable management software. Available at an affordable price, it is cost-effective and helps you save plenty of time and it also helps you in preparing the best timetables possible for your school.

11. Increased Security And Confidentiality

No outsider is permitted to change the timetable, which is already stored in the system. There will be restricted access for users. Modifications can be made only by the relevant authorities in the school. Hence, the timetable generated will be secure and confidential.

12. Easy Integration

The timetable of a school can be easily integrated with calendar applications. And, you will be able to receive notifications via email, SMS alerts, and reminders whenever the timetable gets modified or generated.

13. Efficient Resource Allocation

With the help of a time table management software, you can assign teachers and classrooms, and improve the task of resource allocation in other staff in the best possible manner.

Conclusion

By analysing today's scenario, usage of time table management software is advantageous than preparing timetable manually. It helps in reducing risk as well as headache of school authorities, especially the teachers who are responsible for creating timetable. Thus, it is better to take the aid of software for better management of schools.

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Edsys

Technology has not only changed the way of our daily routine, it also changed the way of our traditional method of education. As of now, we can see various technologies getting implemented in classrooms and educators also trying out different types of technologies in their teaching.

One form of these technologies is wearable technologies, which is growing day-by-day, helping every person to fulfill their tasks smoothly in almost every field. This technology is gaining popularity in every sector mainly in education after the arrival of laptops and smartphones.

Here is the list of wearable technologies, which has shown a positive impact in the world and knows how you can make use of it, mainly in educational institutes.

Posted on May 13, 2017 by Edsys

Rita was very happy when she was made in-charge of time table management system in the school she worked in. But, as soon as she started working on it, she began to realize the horrors of manual time management. She was finding it difficult to prepare timetables for every class and adjust them according to teachers’ leaves. At the end of the month, she had to calculate the number of days each employee worked for payroll calculation. Within a month, even the word “timetable” made her panic. From then, she is in search of an alternative to make her job easier.

The Solution

Since everything in the world is being digitalized, the search for a replacement to manual timetable management system ends there as well – The time table management software!

How it works?

The timetable management software enables you to generate timetables automatically or interactively. All you have to do is to enter the basic data and once the timetable is generated, you can verify the details and make necessary changes. In case a teacher is absent, you can also generate substitution timetables using the timetable management software.

The Benefits

Apart from simplifying your work, the time table management software offers you a number of benefits. They include:

1. Going Paperless

In manual timetable management system, you have to deal with stacks of paper that carry important information like leave details of teachers, timetables for various classes etc. in them. You have to sort the papers and go through each of them in case you need any information immediately. The timetable management software makes it easier for you by storing all the information and you can pull them out whenever required.

2. Generating Reports

To generate reports on leaves taken or individual employee information, you can depend on the timetable management software. The software enables you to generate all important reports on a monthly basis and the reports usually contain details of substitutions made, leaves taken by teachers and allotted substitutions, and working hours of each employee.

3. Calculating Payroll

In manual timetable management system, you have to spend hours to sit and create reports on leaves taken and number of days an employee worked to calculate the pay scale. This is usually done on monthly basis making the task tougher for you. The timetable management software makes the job easier for you by enabling you to generate reports on all necessary details for a month.

4. Substitution Timetables

Sometimes, it is when you have prepared the timetable for the day you come to know that one of the teachers is absent. There, all your hard work goes down the drain! You have to start working on a substitution timetable again. The time table management software helps you generate substitution timetables at a quick pace and you don’t have to worry any more.

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5. Save Money

Your pay scale calculations can go wrong when done manually. You may not mark leave for a teacher on the day she was absent and she gets paid the money for that day. Also, you have to spend an extra amount to buy papers and other materials needed for timetable management. The timetable management software can save you of these expenses. The reports generated by the software even after a month can give the accurate number of days a teacher has worked and since all the information regarding the teachers and timetables are saved in the software, you need not worry about money being wasted.

6. Security

There are chances of sensitive information being leaked while using software. But you need not worry about the risk while using the timetable management software. All information stored in the software is safely guarded.

7. Error-Free

Since the timetable management software automatically generates reports and timetables, you can expect fewer errors in them compared to manual timetable management system. Also, you can check the timetables generated thoroughly before making necessary changes. You can trust these error-free reports and timetables while calculating pay scale or using it for any other purpose.

8. User-Friendly

Unlike its highly complex counterparts that only an expert techie can operate, the timetable management software gives a person with lesser computer knowledge the freedom to operate it. You can easily use it without any confusion.

9. Customization and Flexibility

One of the notable benefits of the timetable management software is that you can customize the software according to requirement and suggestions of a particular institution. You can avoid course conflicts, assign classes and adjust timings without much difficulty.

10. Smooth Integration

The timetable management software can be easily integrated with a calendar application. When you create or alter timetable, the software will give real-time notifications, SMS alerts, and reminders.

11. Multi-lingual Support

Multi-lingual support is another feature of the timetable management software. You can create the timetable quickly and clearly in multiple languages based on the geographical region. This indeed aids in co-operation between different regions.

12. Save Time

Recording and managing timetable manually is obviously a complex job. If there is timetable management software, the records will be accurate and you will be able to save valuable time of employees. Earlier, those people dealing with salary procedures had to spend a significant amount of time for calculating salary based on the hours spent by staff. But now, things became easier and salary processing became a feasible task.

Timetable management is indeed a tremendous task for everyone. The introduction of timetable management software is a boon to all institutions. Today, you can see a huge improvement in timetable generation and management. Hence, the software helps to reduce errors and redundancy in data, which smoothens the operations of every institution.

Also Read : 8 Best Timetable Apps On Android

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Edsys

To become an eco-friendly citizen, you must start with your home, classroom, etc. Even for those who are not going green in the home can learn from the classroom and implement in their home. You might be teaching your students about the significance of environment. Then why don’t you turn into reality by making your classroom eco-friendly?

To create an eco-friendly classroom, green up the things you make use of in the classroom; create eco-friendly projects for your students.

Making your classroom eco-friendly doesn’t happen at once. Here are some tips which you can do to green your classroom. If you start these at the earliest, kids can pick up on these habits and implement it everywhere.

Posted on April 18, 2017 by Edsys

There is no institution or establishment which remains untouched by technological advancements. One such development is school management system software, which helps to manage everyday activities of schools easily and efficiently.

While opting for this software, you must be very careful as choosing the right school management system software is important for long-term efficiency and other benefits. While selecting such software, you ought to consider several things such as features, functionality, pricing and the provider’s experience in this field. Don’t just get carried away with one attractive feature. Do a complete assessment depending upon your needs and ensure that the software is worth it.

Here are few things to consider while looking for school management software.

Constant Upgrades

Technology moves at a fast pace. So, when selecting school management software, it is necessary to ensure it will get timely updates. Timely updates will ensure you will have the latest features available.

Reliability

Before choosing a school management system software, you are supposed to test it. If you are a school owner, then you must try to know how long other schools have been using this software and whether it is working according to their needs. Picking up a software that can be dependable for a minimum of 5 years would be great.

Flexibility

One of the main things to consider while selecting the school management software is flexibility. When you are going to adopt some software for your school, it is necessary to know its flexibility level. The software should adapt to changes according to the needs of school, not the other way round. A software might be the best in the market. But if not suitable for your needs, it’d be useless to you.

Long Term Support

Make sure that the company you choose as a provider of your software is a well-established one having years of experience in this field. In this way, you won’t have to face any difficulty in getting essential documents or records. Moreover, you won’t have to depend on any individual if you face any problem.

Scalability

Your chosen software must be designed in a way that it can scale depending upon the requirements. As the school grows, the data will also increase. The number of students, staff, and parents accessing this application will keep rising as time goes on. So, if the application is not scalable, it becomes useless. To find whether it is scalable or not, just check the track record mentioned earlier.

Ease of Use

To enjoy the maximum benefit from a management software, it should be user-friendly. Teachers will find it difficult to adopt and it will end up in a mess rather than making the work easier.

Impact on Learning

The main aim of a school is to provide knowledge to their students. So, the solution you pick up should enhance or assist with student learning. It should show you student performance intelligently. It would be advantageous to have features such as teacher improvement modules, performance monitoring, etc, There can be automated assessment tests of different types which help improve student learning.

Useful Features

It’s really important to check if the features of the software are useful for you. The features should be capable of solving your problems. Having fewer features that are 100% useful is better than having lots of features of which only 20% are useful.

So, before choosing quality school management system software, consider the above mentioned points as it might be helpful for you to avoid costly mistakes.