The double-impact for zero-conflict course schedule management, part 2

By: Omar Abdulhafiz

In our previous article, we stated that there are two main systems for creating a conflict-free course schedule. Then, we discussed the role of the registration management system in creating it. In this article, we shall pick up where we left off and discuss the role of the other element we briefly mentioned: The timetable management system.

And to begin with, it is safe to say the conflict elimination is one of the most critical missions of a timetable management system. The more the system can generate a coherent, efficient and conflict-free course schedule, the more we are inclined to consider it a powerful and reliable system.

The double-impact for zero-conflict course schedule management

By: Omar Abdulhafiz

Across the entire education sector, there are two major challenges: Creating a class timetable that is conflict-free, and –particularly in the case of universities and colleges-- resolving any conflicts that may occur during the course registration process. These two challenges are a well-known concerns in both the K-12 as well as on the higher-education levels, although with varying circumstances and magnitude.

Even as students, nearly all of us have been through the struggle of having to register for two courses only to find out that they overlap, or even take place at the exact same time. It is thus no question that this problem causes a hindrance to the overall efficiency and smoothness of the educational process. But how do you solve it?

The many handy applications of Web Portals, Part II: Education

By: Omar Abdulhafiz

In the previous part of this series, we briefly discussed what a web portal is and shed some light on what it can do for the Enterprise sector. We talked about two main types of portals, the Intranet portal and the Extranet portal, and addressed each one in some detail.

In this part, we move on to discuss how a web portal can be applied to serve the Education sector. And in fact, the web portal can be greatly beneficial for streamlining communication in Educational institutions, be they schools, universities, or other types of academic institutes.

So, without further ado, let us dive into it.

Education in the time of Corona: What lessons can we learn?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

If you had the impression that the title of this article faintly resonates with that of the famous Gabriel García Márquez novel “Love in the Time of Cholera”, then you are correct. After all, the dramatic impact that the coronavirus pandemic had brought on the world in virtually all facets of life is nothing short of a drama itself.

But one particular aspect that was especially affected by the coronavirus pandemic is education. According to UNESCO estimates, as of March 2020, over 90 percent of the world’s students were already forced to stay home. And that was only two months after coronavirus had spread in China. So, what does this all mean for the future of education as we know it?

Can technology really help with student affairs?

By: Cesilia Faustina

All this talk about technology is getting more real than ever. With a pandemic in our midst, everybody is now keen to give technological solutions a chance. As one of the best options we have right now, many sectors are now implementing tech options when it comes to operations, one of which includes the education sector.

Once back-to-school becomes a thing again, many people are wondering how exactly the learning process will be like? We can only expect the help of technology and a blended learning appeal to be adopted, but one question remains, which is how effective will it be for the students?

What can HRM systems do for educational institutions?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

In the education sector, much like in every other sector, the importance of maintaining a competent and well-qualified workforce cannot be emphasized enough. And to achieve this, it’s essential to provide your HR personnel with a powerful and comprehensive system to help them manage all these responsibilities to the best of their ability.

In this article, we are going to shed some light on the main merits a good Human Resources Management System (HRMS) can bring to your school or educational facility.

Hiring & recruitment

Hiring highly qualified academic staff can be a daunting task especially in big institutions, but it doesn’t have to be that way.

How does the Student Information System (SIS) facilitate the education process?

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

Education, like all other sectors, has been influenced greatly by the emergence and advancement of information technology. And this has not been the case through the past 10 or so years only. In fact, this influence goes way further back than that.

One such old example of this influence was in 1988 when Automate The Schools (ATS), a K-12 student information system, was implemented across all of New York City’s public schools. It has been in use ever since. The system was written using the Computer Corporation of America’s (CCA) Model 204 database management software, and it facilitated the administration of over 1 million students in NYC’s public schools.

Digital education: a solution for education in times of crisis

By: Cesilia Faustina

In the midst of a pandemic, more institutions are turning to online education to ensure that students can still continue their education like normal. This has been a major concern ever since quarantine all over the world started taking place. Most schools are now shut down and parents are concern about their children’s future.

The situation doesn’t stop educational institutions though. Many institutions are already starting to utilize technology to support their teaching programs even before the coronavirus wave started, and now that we’re here, people are looking at digital technology as the main tool for education distribution.

Learning Management Systems, a must-have for the future of youth education

By: Cesilia Faustina

This article builds upon our latest article about the benefits of the blended learning method and how Learning Management Systems (LMS) can help facilitate it.

The education realm has always been a topic of debate. Conflicts of what is considered good education on top of the nightmare of student loans and price hikes will always be a recurring issue in society. So yes, the education sector does have some issues, that said though, there has been a major shift in the way people are viewing the education process and methods. I am referring to the rise of the digital sector.

The benefits of the blended learning method and how a Learning Management System (LMS) can improve it

By: Omar Abdul-Hafiz

The concept of blended learning has become a widely acclaimed trend in the global education sector over the past few years. The idea of ‘blending’ together a formula of traditional learning with a touch of modern technology has been appreciated among education professionals the world over. And one of the best things about blended learning is that it applies not only for elementary school education, but can work just as well in the higher education sector.

But in order to put together a successful Blended Learning environment, there needs to be a suitable digital platform that works as a link between the traditional classroom and the digitalized learning experience. And this is where Learning Management Systems (LMS) can be of great help.