Technology continues to change and evolve, introducing new ways to take on everyday tasks more efficiently than ever. All schools need to ensure they’re keeping up with the latest technology to reap benefits like increased enrollment and more engaged families, and Catholic schools are no exception.
There are plenty of benefits you can experience when you choose the right technology for your school. Here are some great advantages for everyone in your community, from parents and students to teachers and staff.
With the right technology, teachers and staff can simplify managing student information, making their lives and the lives of others in their community easier and more efficient. It all starts with investing in a powerful student information system (SIS).
With the right SIS in place, teachers can forget about mountains of paperwork and tedious reporting. Take advantage of software that streamlines administrative tasks and drastically cuts down on time. With tools like digital grade books, attendance, report cards and lesson plans, educators will find themselves well-equipped to stay organized and communicate with students and their families.
A great SIS can also equip school staff with the tools and technology to manage more than just the classroom—digital scheduling, managing medical events and immunizations and managing demographic information. It’s crucial to select a robust SIS solution like FACTS SIS, designed with a wide range of features built specifically for the tasks you do every day. There are even tech solutions designed for Catholic schools, with predesigned courses for faith education.
School tech isn’t just for those working on campus. The right tech can seriously improve how connected parents and guardians feel in their students’ school lives.
When your school invests in tech that’s accessible via mobile, parents can take care of school business from anywhere, including viewing lunch menus and ordering lunch for students, filling out applications for enrollment, re-enrollment or field trip forms, and making payments or seeing account balances and tax information. As the first wave of Gen Z parents enters school communities, it’s more important than ever to invest in tech-first mobile solutions.
Incorporating streamlined technology that allows families to stay up-to-date with student academics can also be a game-changer, allowing them to track their student’s attendance, grades and more without needing to contact the school, saving them and staff more time.
Using new technologies also provides better tracking of student progress and access to more educational resources, making it possible for families to be an interactive part of home learning for their students.
Solutions with easy-to-use interfaces and family portals are often the key to bringing together families and schools to make learning an experience that goes beyond the classroom.
With families, students, teachers and staff all standing to gain something from an efficient SIS, it’s time to start comparing options if your school doesn’t have a strong solution in place yet. While introducing new technology at your school can be overwhelming, with the right partner, you’ll have ongoing training and support far after your initial implementation.
Visit https://info.factsmgt.com/FACTS-NCEA-05.01-SIS to learn more about how FACTS SIS can benefit your school community and explore resources for Catholic school communities here.
Selena Nguyen is the partnerships marketing specialist at FACTS, an Ambassador Partner of NCEA.
selena.nguyen@nelnet.net
