How To Choose Elearning Software

School administrators are challenged to keep up on multiple fronts these days. Finances, accountability, technology developments, workforce readiness: the list goes on and on. One area in which you can simplify your life is with your choice of e-learning software. In fact, making the right choice when it comes to e-learning software can help you with all of the above challenges while "keeping it simple." Sound too good to be true? Schools that sign up to use IQity's comprehensive learning management platform find that it offers multiple benefits in an affordable, easy to use package.

Educational Technology Made Easy

Offering online classes or adding an online component to traditional courses is becoming more and more advantageous for K-12 schools. An online classroom environment teaches students 21st century technology skills they'll need in the workplace while offering class content in the interactive, graphically interesting format today's students prefer. If you've been holding back because you're intimidated by concerns about expensive computer purchases or complicated programming requirements, IQity offers you an easy solution.

The only computers needed to offer online classes with IQity are the computers the teacher and students use, either in the classroom or in their homes. There's nothing to install, no new hardware and no new software. That's because IQity is a hosted program, so all users have to do is log on. This is a very important distinction, and something to look for when comparing e-learning software. Some e-learning programs need to be installed on a server owned by the district or school. Along with needing the server (hardware), you'll have the obligation to keep it up and running 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Choosing a hosted program like IQity keeps things simple.

There's also no need to know a programming language when you use IQity's e-learning software. An online demonstration shows how easy it is to get started with online classes using IQity. Again, when comparing e-learning software, you should look for a program that teachers and students will find simple to navigate. Some e-learning software is known as open source software because the computer code is available for users to customize. In order to do so, users need to know the programming language or hire a programmer. A better choice is the IQity Learning Management Suite, where teachers can easily design their classroom page with school colors and personalized messages, all without needing to learn any complicated computer code.

Helping All Students Learn

With the right e-learning software, an online class can be easily adjusted to meet the needs of individual students. For those who are less prepared, the teacher can choose more basic content that helps the student catch up. For students who are more advanced, teachers can choose more challenging assignments. Using individualized assessments, teachers can target lessons to help students in their weak areas. All of this helps the school district meet its accountability targets.

But not all e-learning software can accomplish this. That's because some programs are mostly administrative in nature. Teachers are on their own when it comes to classroom materials. When choosing e-learning software, administrators should get a comprehensive platform that includes more than just administrative tools.

The IQity Learning Management Suite comes with a searchable database of educational materials that are aligned with state standards. With a few mouse clicks, teachers can find a wide variety of material to meet the needs of different students and easily transfer it into their virtual classroom. In addition, IQity includes teaching tools like real-time webcasting so teachers can talk directly to students at remote locations and an online whiteboard for illustrating lectures and enabling class participation.

IQity Is Affordable

All this sounds expensive, doesn't it? School administrators will be pleased to know that IQity e-learning software is free to school districts. So there are no computers to buy, no software to buy, and no license fees to pay. To see how IQity can simplify your e-learning journey, ask for an online demonstration today.