How To Choose Classroom Management Software

The phrase "classroom management" used to describe the ways and techniques teachers employed to keep students in their classroom focused and the class under control.   These tried and true techniques are helpful in the traditional classroom, but teachers of today's virtual classes need solutions that work in the online classroom.  Fortunately,  schools that sign up to use software products like the free IQity Learning Management Suite find this high-tech dimension to classroom management helps teachers manage e-learning environments.  

Features

With the IQity Learning Management Suite, educators and students are connected through the Homeroom tab, which can be designed to feature school logos.  School events, announcements and other messages can be displayed by the week and by the month.  Teachers don't need to worry about communicating general information, because the Homeroom keeps students and parents connected and in the know about important events.

Teachers control the homepage for their classroom, which they use to administer their class.  The Classroom tab in the IQity Learning Management Suite is used for making assignments, managing course content, giving quizzes and compiling grades.  Teachers are able to track how often each student logs on and for how long. 

Webcasting

With the IQity Learning Management Suite's LiveBoard, teachers are able to webcast live in one corner of the computer screen, while simultaneously using the electronic whiteboard feature to write notes, and draw outlines or sketches to share with their students in real time. Students can participate in class discussion via the LiveBoard feature, and teachers can prompt individual students to engage in the class.  They can also use the LiveBoard to assign group projects. 

Security

Just like teachers in brick-and mortar schools, those in virtual classrooms need to monitor interactions between students to prevent inappropriate messages and activities.  The IQity Learning Management Suite includes a secure online message system open only to the users of IQity.  This secure system eliminates the possibility of cyberbullying or abuse by others outside the system.  In addition, with IQity there are no distracting advertisements that pop up when a user is on the system like there can be with other classroom management software programs that accept commercial advertising.  

Costs

When choosing classroom management software, cost must naturally be a factor. A classroom management software product like Vision6 can cost up to $35 per computer for a license.  IQity is free to schools and school districts. To learn more, request an online demonstration guided by one of our elearning experts.