What is e-Learning?
e-Learning is a catch-all term that covers a wide range of instructional material that can be delivered on a CD-ROM or DVD, over a local area network (LAN), or on the Internet. It includes Computer-Based Training (CBT), Web-Based Training (WBT), Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS), distance or online learning and online tutorials. The major advantage to students is its easy to access. There are some typical elements and a standard approach to developing or authoring e-Learning material.
e-Learning provides easy access
e-Learning provides the student or learner with information that can be accessed in a setting free of time and place constraints. The student can go through the lessons at his or her own pace.
In many cases--especially in a CBT delivered on a CD-ROM--the material is media-rich information, including such multimedia forms as audio and video.
The progress and achievement of the student can be assessed in e-Learning, with custom feedback and evaluation available in an interactive environment.
Learning Management Systems
Learning Management Systems enable an organization to effectively train a large group of individuals - enterprise wide. With a Learning Management System, or LMS, training and e-learning are managed by the LMS software allowing users and administrators alike to easily access courses and reports.
Using a LMS, users can log on and easily access the training courses. As the student completes the course, scores are tabulated and reports generated. Likewise, managers and administrators can access reports on the LMS and track the students’ progress.
Pre-Assessments – If a student already has the expertise in a particular subject, the assessments show that and the course is adjusted to reflect that. This reduces the amount of training time while maintaining the high quality of instruction.
Real Time Progress Tracking – Learners and managers alike can view feedback in real time. This immediate feedback keeps users focused and reduces learner abandonment rates.
Customizable group reports – In depth, customizable and relevant reports allow for measurement and tracking of usage, knowledge transfer, completion and progress.
Simple Global Deployment –LMS can be deployed in a fraction of the time as other learning management systems. This reduces costs and frees up your IT staff for other projects.
Secure and Reliable – With our Learning Management System, users access the courses in a secure environment. Administrators can monitor the progress of all users.
Robust Management – With our LMS, you can organize and manage individuals and groups providing a fantastic return on investment across business units or at the individual learner level.
School Information Management System
Management characterizes the process of leading and directing all or part of an organization through the deployment and manipulation of resources (human, financial, material, intellectual or intangible). There are five management functions: Planning, Organizing, Leading, Coordinating and Controlling.
In School Information Management System the software used for the automation of the school administrative activities, is especially to handle the Information needed by the administration of the school. This software provides interfaces to the database data entry, extracting information and printing etc. Using such a system helps handling the following:
• Student registration
• Allocation of class and teacher timetable
• Staff information (leave, salary etc)
• Inventory control
• Students’ attendance reports
• Issuing of character certificate
• Facility fees / quality input cash book etc.
Regularly needed Information by the school administration can be obtained through clear reports generated by the software. This improves the efficiency and productivity of the school management.
