COVID-19 has undoubtedly deepened the existing education crisis that can create havoc on students’ future if not addressed on time. The recovery will need additional budgets, but schools on an individual front can start taking steps to mitigate the learning loss created by the ongoing pandemic.
The
school management has been a hassle ever since they declared infinite shutdown.
Online learning was deployed to bridge the learning gap created in schools, but
to keep the school administration functions going, there was no respite or way
out. Many school administrative works such as collecting a fee, conducting
exams, and recording students’ holidays became a task—only the best schoolmanagement software can cure this.
ERP
software is a one-stop solution to every administrative problem that a student
or school staff goes through. With a single click, school stakeholders can
juggle various responsibilities and minimise manual tasks.
Why technology is no more
an option
Earlier
technology was considered a TIER-1 concept where only bigger schools had its’
access. However, with the pandemic and school functions coming to a halt,
schools even in smaller cities embraced technology. As a result, technology
helps in undisrupted learning, upskilling teachers, quality education, and
ensures that every school department runs smoothly.
ERP
Solutions for schools help schools with the following:
● Automation of school function
When
the conventional walls of the schools got shut, conducting even minscule tasks
became harrowing. However, with ERP and smart technology, everything can be
taken care of with a single click.
● Better connectivity between all stakeholders
ERP
helps all school stakeholders stay connected even when the schools are shut.
For example, teachers can connect with parents whenever they want and
vice-versa. They do not have to fix a parent-teacher meeting to do so.
● Timely fee collection
Sending
endless reminders to parents about timely payment of fees became a daily
activity for the school administration. However, reminders can be sent to
parents with school ERP, and fees can be paid on time.
● Ease of taking attendance
Manual
attendance became a nightmare during online learning (LMS for school). ERP allows teachers to
take students' attendance when they log in and can help school stakeholders
know if they are attending fewer classes or taking many leaves.
● Assessments
Teachers can conduct assessments online, do
instant grading and suggest remedial with the help of ERP enhancing student
performance.
The
unreliability of the current education model was exposed with the pandemic, and
with the kind of learning loss created, the industry cannot withstand such
shocks in the future, inevitably. So now is the time for schools to think
through a structure that’s more than brick-and-mortar and transcends the
stand-and-deliver mode of education. The myth around technology in schools
finally wanes, and now is the time for stakeholders to make the most of it—to
deploy smart technology inside schools.
The dawn we have been
waiting for
Fortunately
or unfortunately, technology has expedited the advancements long due in the
sector. With technology comes new hope and a guarantee that the future will
have better-prepared children who are fast learners who are more skilled and
can take any problem head-on. Unfortunately, COVID induced lockdown pushed
nearly 1.6 billion children out of the classroom that caused irreversible
learning gaps. To avoid such crises in the future, schools have become
necessary to adapt to the change and keep evolving with time.
