Over the past few months, there has been a sweeping change in the education sector worldwide due to the novel coronavirus.
Thousands of schools are still indefinitely shut down, primary and secondary school students in Nigeria have, by necessity, resorted to embracing online learning.
It is truly an uncertain time for schools and parents as there is an obvious disruption & restrictions in their kid’s usual learning pattern.
However, education is not something that can be cut, postponed or halted without dire consequences, which is why school principals, proprietors, parents, etc. are seeking new ways with which to continue with a hitch-free learning process for the students until there is a viable solution to contend the virus before students return to the classroom.
Implementing an online school will probably be one of the first considerations because this is the era of technology, and in this era, learning is a two-way street. if it cannot be done offline, take it online.
The online learning market is growing rapidly, and according to researchers, it is expected to reach $15.72 billion by the year 2021.
If you are on the lookout for the perfect learning platform for your child or school as the case may be, you should consider a number of things while figuring out which online school works best to help you achieve those learning goals for your child/students.
The following highlights some of these important factors:
- Scout for a User-friendly interface
For learners to use an online learning platform with ease, it must be user-friendly. No one will enjoy learning in an inconvenient and confusing interface.
A child will quickly switch off if the platform is not intuitive. It would be best if you looked out for an online school such as Gradely, which is easy to use, quick to master, without the need for hours of training or troubleshooting, taking into consideration accessibility and cross-device functionality.
If the online learning platform can be understood to the point where navigating through content, completing tests, and submitting assignments is an effortless task, you’re home.
Check out our article on the new Gradely UI to learn more about the perfect user interface.
2. Essential Community Features (Interactive Discussions & Activities)
Solitary learning has its advantages, but there’s very little it can do, especially for learners in kindergarten, primary and secondary schools.
Studies have shown that students in a collaborative interaction group show a higher level of satisfaction with their learning experiences. Therefore, to foster an online learning community, good collaborative features cannot be overemphasized.
Interactivity adds more learning opportunities through discussions and activities. A good online school should have the tools needed to let students engage with one another; a typical example is the Gradely live class.
Through Gradely’s online classroom discussion, learners can increase their understanding of home works, materials, etc., engage in Q and A sessions, and assist fellow students.
An online learning platform with gamification tools that allow students to participate in healthy competitions is also definitely a big “YES” on the community feature checklist.
3. Personalized Learning
Do you know that learning is a fluid activity? No student learns the same way or at the same pace. With personalised learning, every child is provided with a learning journey that tailors to their needs and interests.
Therefore, invest in a learning platform that promotes your child’s voice and choice, a flexible learning pace, and the ability to learn anytime and anywhere.
With Gradely being a personalised online learning platform, each child can remain in the same virtual space without one holding the other back or making the process harder.
4. Parent Involvement Features
Parental involvement is important for K-12 learners. Gone are those days when parents only learned about their children’s learning progress through mere phone calls, letters, or end of the school term’s report cards.
Your choice of online school should include tools that keep parents informed. Many good online schools such as Gradely offer parents access to their child’s learning progress report and even the opportunity to track real-time progress.
This feature will show how far along the child is in their learning journey, with details on specific aspects of the process. For example, diagnostic test results, performance summary, and other specifics that will let you know how your child is doing and whether he/she is keeping up.
5. Consider the Cost
If you decide to subscribe to an online learning platform, you’ve probably established a budget. It is important to consider the cost of this platform for the sake of stability and longevity. Is the price worth it?
While this isn’t the exhaustive list, we’re positive it covers the maximum pointers for selecting the appropriate online learning platform today.
Learn more about us by visiting our website at gradely.ng. We’re committed to bringing adaptive learning technology to your class and home and helping you identify gaps in your students’ learning and plugging them before it is too late.
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