Parents’ participation and involvement play a huge role in student success. It can lead to positive outcomes for both the school and its students. In this article, we will discuss how a School Information System (SIS) can help increase parental involvement and participation in schools.
There are various ways parents can be more involved and engaged in schools. From volunteering in classrooms, attending school events, and regularly communicating with teachers, to actively participating in their children’s academic progress.
Spring is here, and we’re counting down the days to host the first part of our Orchestra Master Scheduler webinar. Sign up and you’ll get an exclusive look into our master scheduler.
Discussion highlights include:
A brief overview of the philosophy guiding design decisions for the Orchestra Master Scheduler (OMS)
A summary of current features and capabilities
Latest improvements which include the “Next Course” functionality, and the “Build and Load” process
Product roadmap
This webinar is suitable for school administrators and principals. We also welcome current OMS users and those looking for a scheduling system to help them simplify their work.
As per usual, our webinar is interactive. The 30-minute presentation session includes a live demo. You’ll also get to post questions and answer polls. We’ll follow up with a 30-minute Q&A session. Here’s your chance to engage in a more detailed discussion with our panelists. We’d love to answer your questions and hear any suggestions/feedback from you.
The Orchestra Master Schedulerwebinar will be held on Thursday, March 30th at 11 AM (PST) / 2 PM (EST). For current QuickSchools and Orchestra customers, you can register by logging on to your QuickSchools account. The registration link is available on the Teachers’ Lounge page. If you’re not currently our customer, please send an email to eruani@quickschools.com to let us know of your interest in attending our webinar.
Looking forward to hosting you!
Current QuickSchools and Orchestra customers can register by logging on to QuickSchools and clicking on the “Register Now” button on the Teachers’ Lounge page.
Digitalization is the act of applying digital technology to everyday tasks to make lives easier. This includes automating tasks previously done manually, such as using a software program to generate reports instead of spreadsheets or manual processes. It could also involve using digital devices to complete tasks previously done offline. One example, an application on your smartphone to place your food orders at a restaurant instead of having waiters write down customer orders from every table. This begs the question, is digitalization in school management a need?
Digitalization in education refers to using desktop computers, mobile devices, software applications, the internet, and other digital tools in the teaching and learning process to improve efficiency and productivity.
A school management system is essential for schools to run more smoothly and efficiently. Especially with a centralized platform, teachers and staff members can seamlessly collaborate and stay connected. But how exactly do school management systems help schools?
With an SMS or also known as a student information system, schools can easily stay on top of things. Managing and tracking student records can be done effortlessly. An SMS, like QuickSchools, for instance, could also streamline administrative tasks such as registration and fee payments. This will directly contribute to an increase in the school’s productivity. Additionally, an SMS can also help facilitate communication between the school and students’ families, allowing everyone to stay up-to-date on the latest school happenings.Â
Let’s take a closer look at some interesting features that holistic school management systems can offer to help schools as well as other educational institutions.
We’d like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who attended the New Features & Product Roadmap webinar on February 23rd, 2023. We hope you enjoyed attending the event as much as we enjoyed hosting it.
Do you have any thoughts or comments with regards to the webinar? We’d love to hear from you. Please complete the survey form included in the follow-up email. For those who weren’t able to attend – do not to worry! You can request a copy of the webinar recording by checking off the request for recording box in the survey. We look forward to hearing your feedback and suggestions.
If you’re interested in any of the modules or Apps previewed during the webinar, visit QuickSchools and click on the Chat button. You’ll be greeted by one of our product support specialists who can provide you with more information. Alternatively, you can email us directly at support@quickschools.com. We also provide details on our latest features and software improvements in our Release Notes.
We hope to see you in our next webinar — Orchestra Part 1: Scheduling for Beginners — scheduled for Thursday, March 23rd at 11 am PST / 2 pm EST. This webinar is geared towards School Administrators and Principals who are currently working with our master scheduler, or for those looking for one. Registration will be open by the second week of March.
We’re sure many of us are familiar with this new technology since its birth in late 2022. We have also personally tried it out! So let’s just cut to the chase, shall we? ChatGPT has stirred up a lot of heated debates and discussions on social media. Many others voiced their personal opinions on this AI technology. Today we will be discussing the positive and negative impacts of ChatGPT on students and how schools can embrace it. Or if they should?
You’ve gone through all the training and learned all the theory that you need to get started as a teacher. Now, you have your own class and real life children to teach. It’s a daunting prospect, to say the least. As a new teacher, you are likely to make some mistakes along the way. If you’re aware of the most common mistakes new teachers make, though, you can avoid them.
