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Educational platforms:
Which one to choose for my institution?
In recent times, the use of educational platforms has increased exponentially. In fact, in most cases, these systems have become the main resource for providing accessibility to the teaching-learning process.
First, it is necessary to indicate that an educational platform is a Learning Management System, better known as LMS (Learning Management System), and its main function is to manage distance learning environments, administering resources that facilitate interaction between students and teachers.
Following this, new educational platforms are the result of the development of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) focused on creating successful virtual learning environments.
Now, although there are free versions, it is the paid license versions that make the difference by being much more efficient and secure, in addition to containing a wide variety of customizable tools. Let's now look at more advantages of these digital platforms.
Benefits of an educational platform
It is often thought that an educational platform only serves to virtually emulate a classroom environment and thus be able to run it remotely, but in reality digital platforms offer many other advantages. Below are some of them:
Create and import e-learning content
We are not only talking about preparing an online class, but about generating interactive material and resources migrated from other sources in various formats, whether links, digital documents or e-books, videos or multimedia presentations, audio, graphics and even interactive programs; all these options make a difference compared to an in-person class.
Optimize academic resources
Digital academic content does not require much space or maintenance and can be reused, modified or updated almost indefinitely. This flexibility allows us to optimize resources and dispense with much physical material, which means enormous savings in time and money for the institution.
Diversify class resources
Unlike in-person classes, educational platforms open up a world of possibilities by integrating technological resources that enrich the experience. Interactive games, online seminars and virtual tours are some of the advantages of educational platforms.
Increase interaction and communication
Send mass and personalized messages immediately, schedule relevant dates for courses, schedule times for exams or submit activities. In general, the educational platform drives an entire communication system that stands out for its efficiency in managing time and information.
Monitor student performance
It is possible to evaluate student work in real time (synchronously) by following the learning process and progress obtained in detail, or alternatively, prepare classes and content that the student can complete asynchronously, giving them flexibility and autonomy to organize their time and determine the best time to study.
Automate administrative tasks
Keeping attendance records, enrollment lists, evaluations, statistics and performance metrics is not an easy task, but with educational platforms it is possible to automate most of this work and adjust it to administrative needs.
How to choose the best platform?
Although the diversity of LMS educational systems is an advantage, it is convenient to consider five key elements.
Flexibility:
Offer users the ability to connect and access from anywhere with minimal difficulty.
Customization:
Allow the integration of your image and academic values to familiarize students and give them a sense of identity.
Availability:
Have technical support to offer all resources efficiently 24 hours a day.
Versatility and innovation:
Stay on top of updates and improvements in technological and educational resources that appear on the market.
Adaptability:
Have the ability to integrate organically with the needs of the institution, both particular and general.
At Klarway we understand current educational needs and, for this reason, we adapt to a scenario marked by radical changes that require new skills focused on preparing young people for a society of great transformations.
Together with the members of our team, we have worked to achieve efficient adaptation to all LMS, meeting the demands of a quality institution, ready to be at the forefront.
Interested in learning more? Discover everything about virtual and distance education, a model that is here to stay.
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