How is LMS for school changing the way education gets imparted

The pandemic has prompted the intervention of technology in schools. Students since time immemorial have been learning from textbooks and the chalk and board method of teaching. However, when this got interrupted in March 2020, it gave a chance to students to experiment with various forms of learning that are tech-based. LMS for school (Learning Management System) is the new-age way of education where learning can be achieved any time of the day from anywhere. Students do not have to fret about missed lectures, they can log in and access recorded lectures anytime. LMS also enables customised learning for every child based on their strengths and weaknesses.

Let’s look at some of the benefits of the school LMS platform:

·         With the help of LMS, resources can be sourced and disseminated in varied formats. This allows teachers to gather multiple resources on a topic or skill that will assist students to understand the context in a way that suits them.

·         Parents have access to their child’s timetable and schedule, which allows in-time monitoring of their child. This further helps them identify learning gaps, if there are any and fix them on time.

·         Assessment can take place swiftly via multiple formats such as quizzes, multiple-choice questions. Etc. With the help of LMS, teachers can submit their feedback immediately and transparently.

·         Whether it is student assessments, exams, or attendance, LMS allows storing data that gives parents and teachers correct analysis of their performance in real-time.

·         LMS also gives flexibility to students to learn at their own pace. Whenever they have confusion regarding a concept chapter, they can always refer back to clear their doubts. In the traditional setup, students had to wait till their next class to get their doubts cleared.

·         When uploading assessments, due dates or any other information, an LMS allows teachers to populate into the students’ calendar automatically. This allows students to plan their week efficiently.

·         With the help of LMS, transitioning to learning at home is not a task. Students can learn as efficiently while sitting at home. Their learning curve does not get disrupted, and with the help of ample resources, quality learning can be ensured.

·         Unlike the traditional form, learning via LMS is engaging where students are seldom distracted. This helps them understand what’s taught in class better and ultimately score excellent marks.

 

Technology’s intervention, it’s now or never

Just like the healthcare sector, technology has become an intrinsic part of the education industry. “As globalization and rapid advancements in technology continue to transform civic space and the world of work, education systems have grown increasingly disconnected from the realities and needs of global economies and societies,” quotes World Economic Forum. Technology must intervene to keep up with the pace of the global economy and prepare students for jobs that do not exist yet. Textbook education is no more relevant, and looking beyond the conventional framework of education has become necessary. Sadly many Indian schools still rely on passive forms of learning focused on memorisation, rather than interactive methods that help cultivate critical and individual thinking needed in today’s economy. The pandemic has exposed the redundant practices practised by schools in India. Students today learn the same way they were ten years ago, which is not enough. Technology earlier was a concept of international or expensive schools, but integrated learning systems have made the penetration of technology easy and accessible even in the country's remotest areas. Regardless of their size, schools can deploy this technology and reap benefits around the year without any disruption. Let 2020 be a lesson for the entire fraternity, and let us all rise stronger and better with the help of LMS.