Tag: education management software

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Bid adieu to spreadsheets and tedious processes to create and maintain EYFS profiles. In a similar vein to the ParentApp, we bring you a simple, flexible and precise management system to record the spontaneous moments and other activities of pre-kg students in a very easy way.

This amazing management system consists of a desktop application and a mobile application. The teacher can snap pictures or shoot videos of children with their mobile camera as and when the situation arises. These pictures can then be saved to the gallery or to the profile of a particular child/group of children. While saving each picture, the teacher gets to give grades, add comments and also share the picture through chat, Bluetooth etc.

Features

Images, videos – capture timely Images and videos and tag them for various activities and sub-activities according to the EYFS curriculum. While saving the captured images, comments and grades can be added. On a similar vein, videos can also be graded.

Student Profiles – New profiles can be added to the database with images and other details such as classes, divisions etc. Activities and sub activities can be added according to the EYFS curriculum.

Smart Search – We have a comprehensive search in both the mobile application as well as the desktop application. It works like a charm with different criteria such as dates and activities.

Easy-to-generate Reports – Create reports on a monthly as well as yearly basis. They will be generated as PDF files.

Colourful Postcards – It is easy to send postcards from the phone itself as the app will arrange images from various activities together and create post cards, also with profile picture. Once the post card is created, it can be sent through email to the respective parents.

Simple Sharing – Share videos Reports and images through mail, YouTube, Bluetooth, etc.

Database Syncing – Every profile, activity or other changes added by a person will be added to the server database. This information will be synced with the other devices connected to the server. This will help organize data easier.

These features are sure to simplify management of the EYFS system. If you already use the RIMS, then this system becomes an automatic choice, as it becomes easy to sync the existing database.

Also make sure to checkout our student tracking system

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Make training online easy with our Learning Management System (LMS). This simple, easy-to-use software allows you to handle various aspects of e-learning with ease. Be it administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of e-learning education courses or training programs, we have got it all covered.

For bringing you the best Learning Management System, our dedicated and experienced developers (Moodle experts) have built it upon an extremely customizable platform with plenty of standard features. The platform is called Moodle. The highlight features of Moodle are listed below.

General Features

  • Modern, easy to use interface – Be it desktop or mobile, the Moodle interface will impress you with its responsiveness and ease of access
  • Personalised Dashboard – There are plenty of features in Moodle, and you will not want all of them. Well, just keep the ones you want in your dashboard and forget the rest!
  • Collaborative tools and activities – Encourage interaction by creating forums, wikis, glossaries, databases and more
  • All-in-one calendar – Keep track of course deadlines and important events with the help of the All-in-one calendar
  • Convenient File Management – Handle files easily by drag and drop method from cloud storage services
  • Simple and intuitive text editor – Compatible across all browsers and devices, the editor lets you format text and add media with relative ease
  • Notifications – Enjoy the convenience of modern day communication facilities. Send messages and receive alerts on assignments, forum posts, deadlines, etc
  • Track progress – Track different activities including the progress and completion of courses at an individual level. There are lots of options available

Administrative Features

As you would have understood from the above features, Moodle is a very flexible and feature-rich platform. As an administrator, you will enjoy working with this software. Let’s see why.

  • Customisable site design and layout – Make your own design with logo, layout, colour schemes, etc
  • Secure authentication and mass enrolment – More than 50 options for enrolment and authentication of new users
  • Multilingual capability – Let users view content in their language and learn
  • Bulk course creation and easy backup – New courses can be added in bulk, and can be stored with ease
  • Manage user roles and permissions – Define roles and permissions beforehand so that there are no security issues
  • Supports open standards – You can import and export IMS-LTI, SCORM courses and more
  • High interoperability – Integrate external applications or content and make plugins for custom integration
  • Simple add-ons and plugin management – Manage all add-ons and and plugins from a single interface
  • Regular security updates – With regular updates, your software is assured to be secure
  • Detailed reporting and logs – get detailed reports for your use with the touch of a button

 

eLearning Features

While administrative features are important, the focus of the software is undoubtedly on e-learning. Let us look at the features offered by Moodle from that perspective.

  • Decide learning paths – The administrator will be able to manage classes according to the requirements. Classes can be set as instructor-led, self-paced, blended or entirely online according to convenience
  • Collaborative Publishing – The built-in publishing feature promotes interaction and engagement
  • Embed external resources – Study materials and assignments from other websites can be used and then connected to the Moodle’s Gradebook
  • Multimedia Integration – Want to insert a video or an audio file? Or are you looking for a video/audio file that is uploaded? With Moodle’s multimedia support, it is all possible
  • Group management – Create groups for various activities and to promote team work
  • Marking workflow – Manage and control assignments, grades, etc according to your convenience
  • In-line marking – Give feedback with ease using in-line marking in PDF documents
  • Peer and self assessment – Various activities such as workshops and surveys are there, encouraging users to view and assess the work they have done themselves, as well as that of their peers
  • Integrated Badges – Badges are present as a means to motivate users. These badges provide a sense of achievement by rewarding
  • Outcomes and rubrics – Customize the grade book according to your different criteria
  • Security and privacy – Provides a safe and secure means to teach and share. It would be a space that can be accessed by you and your class alone

 Advantages of Using Moodle

Being open source software, Moodle is completely free. Hence it brings a lot of cost savings. However, the main advantage according to Moodle experts is the number of innovative tools the platform has on offer. With this platform, you get a fast, simple and clear view of all your resources and learning activities at one place. There are subscription tools such as RSS feeds of forum discussions, calendar feeds that can be added to MS Outlook or Apple iCal, and email notifications about forum discussions or marked assignments. These encourage activity and participation. Moodle’s file picker can be tied into your account in cloud services such as Dropbox, Googledocs and Flickr, making it easy to share course material. The multilingual ability helps the software to be used by anyone in their native language. Some of the other major advantages are given below.

  • All-in-one Learning Platform
  • Highly Flexible And Fully Customizable
  • A Wide Assortment Of Functionality And Tools
  • Scalable to Any Size
  • Robust, Secure And Private
  • Use Anytime, Anywhere, On Any Device
  • Extensive Resources Available
  • Backed by a Strong Community
  • Easy to Use
  • Free with No Licensing Fees
  • Always up-to-date

So, if you are looking for e-learning management software, look no further. Our in-house Moodle experts will help you manage your e-learning system the way you want. They can tailor the software to match your needs.

 

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The progress of a child at school is one of the most important concerns of a parent. They are keen to track attendance, results and the different activities that take place at the school regarding their child. The best way to address this concern is to hand them the ability to track the different aspects 24/7, no matter where they are. This is what the ParentApp mobile application does.

The ParentApp has been designed to help parents in two ways – Tracking and communication.

Tracking Features

  • Attendance Tracking – Attendance of the entire school year displayed on a day to day basis
  • Tracking Semester Results – Semester-wise results with grades received for each subject
  • Track Fee – Find out if there are any fee arrears
  • School Bus Tracker – This is a real time tracking facility that helps parents to pin point the location of their children’s school bus. (This is a feature under progress. It will be fully functional with the next update to the application.)

Communication Features

  • Noticeboard – View schedules, time tables, circulars,etc in PDF format
  • Information section – Push notification facility that shows up critical messages from the school to the parents and bridges the communication gap between teachers and parents.
  • Feedback Section – Allows parents to send feedback on your child’s progress and activities, which help you to improve your service.

Usability and Safety Features

  • Simple Interface – Easy to comprehend and navigate for even the least tech-savvy person
  • Separate Profiles For Each Child – Access the details of your children from the same app
  • Single Point Access – Can be accessed from a single device only. Cannot be logged in from other devices.
  • Login ID and Password Recovery – Enables parents to recover the log in details and password with ease.

The main advantage of using the ParentApp is the satisfaction of parents in being up-to-date with the progress of their children. This application is convenient, saves time and eliminates the need for an extensive setup to communicate with parents. Employ this application and improve your reputation.