WHAT IS A SCHOOL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM?

•A school management system is a software solution designed to centralise and streamline schools administrative tasks

•Data is stored centrally to improve efficiency

•Processes that can be included in a school management system include:

•Registration & attendance

•Recording learner performance

•Computer aided learning (CAL)

Advantages

•Streamlined administration and record-keeping
•Improved communication between teachers, students,
and parents - this can be automated
•Centralised access to information and resources
•Data-driven decision-making and insights for teachers
and administrators
•Information is more up to date
•Information can be obtained quickly in an emergency
•Patterns of absence can be found quickly which helps
to tackle truancy/lateness

Disadvantages

•Cost

•Transition can be time consuming and
complex

•Training is required

•Dependant on technology

•Data security concerns

REGISTRATION & ATTENDANCE

•Traditional ways of recording attendance and registration involve a teacher manually inputting data

•The use of IT systems makes other methods possible, for example magnetic stripe cards and/or biometrics

RECORDING LEARNER PERFORMANCE

•Using IT systems gives teachers a plethora of information which can be analysed to identify class and individual strengths and areas for
development

•Data can be used to inform teaching strategies

•Data can be used to provide individual progress reports

•Data can be used to critically analyse class/teacher performance

COMPUTER AIDED LEARNING (CAL)

•The use of computer aided learning is designed to enhance and not replace traditional classroom teaching

•CAL allows students to work on individual development areas

•CAL can provide interactive revision resources to aid exam performance

QUIZ

Explanation Slide...

One of the tasks that schools have to manage in their day-to-day running is student performance, ensuring academic progress and success.

Homework

Questions?