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How To Choose Web-Based Education Software

More and more K-12 school districts are including an online component in their courses. In order to do so, school administrators must select web-based education software. It's important to know what to look for and what to avoid in order to make the best choice. School districts that sign up to use comprehensive web-based education software like the IQity Learning Management Suite ensure that virtual classes will be easy to administer and rich in content. And cost-conscious educators will be interested to know that IQity is free.

Web-Based Education Costs Vary

Not all web based education software is free. That's why it's important for educators to compare the cost of various options. Some software requires users to pay a license fee, for example. For every teacher and every student who participates in an online class, the school must pay an annual fee. If the district's online education program is successful, this can add up to hundreds of thousands of dollars each year.

Another option is to buy web-based education software for a fixed price and install it on a server owned and maintained by the school. This choice can be costly in another way. Since online classes aren't bound by traditional school hours, the school must provide a computer technician to keep the server up and running 24/7. Parents who want to check their child's grades at 6:15 a.m. and teenagers who want to work on a Spanish lesson at midnight need to be able to access the system. This can significantly increase personnel costs for school IT staff. It's possible to pay a hosting company, but that too can add up. Most hosting services charge a per-user fee, and many require school districts to pay for at least 500 users. Some hosting services charge extra to provide technical support.

IQity's web-based learning software really is free to schools and school districts. IQity provides the hosting service, so no additional technical staff is needed at the school.

Is Free Software Any Good?

Skeptical administrators might think that free web-based education software has limited functions and features. In the case of the IQity Learning Management Suite, however, school districts get a robust application with state-of-the-art teaching tools.

All web-based education software supports the administrative tasks necessary to offer online classes. It lets school administrators assign students to classes. It lets teachers assign class material, administer assessments and post grades. It lets students work on assignments, take quizzes, and ask and answer questions. The IQity Learning Management Suite does all this and more. It provides teachers the tools they need to connect with students and offer a truly interactive educational experience.

For example, IQity's web-based education software includes a real-time web-casting tool so the teacher can talk to students just as if they were assembled in a traditional classroom. The teacher can use the online whiteboard to illustrate a point or to call for class participation. Students can use the online whiteboard to answer questions, participate in class discussion, or do group projects.

Where Does Class Content Come From?

Schools using IQity's web-based education software also get access to Reactor, a learning object repository that includes content for all K-12 grades and subjects. Using the convenient "drag and drop" feature, teachers can easily select content and move it to their online classroom. All materials in Reactor have been reviewed by educational experts to make certain that they align with state standards, so teachers can use them with confidence.

It's also easy for teachers to create their own lessons in Reactor. No special programming or design skills are needed to create charts, graphs, or web pages because Reactor contains simple-to-use tools to facilitate the process. Teachers can also upload audio or video files quickly and easily.

Getting Started with Web-Based Education

Today's students are comfortable in a virtual environment and more engaged in learning that takes advantage of their technology skills. To incorporate web-based education in your courses, ask for an online demonstration of the IQity Learning Management Suite today.