School Automation: Techniques & Solutions Schools Are Opting

According to UNESCO’s estimates, the pandemic affected almost 1.6 billion students at the global level. However, this was also the time when digital adoption in the education sector witnessed a surge. As a result, online as well as hybrid learning emerged at the forefront, and automation of schools specifically picked up the pace. Covid gave us an impetus to schools to adopt and use automation in the form of ERP software with the sole aim to minimize the workload on teachers and bridge the teaching-learning gaps. It is anticipated that this will be a sustained transition and automation will be the new normal for schools in the times to come.

Automation: The new normal for schools

As per Modor Intelligence’s report, the global ERP market size for schools in 2020 was valued at $8.05 billion and is projected to reach $18.82 billion by 2026 growing at a CAGR of 16.2 per cent. The research also points out that the Asia Pacific region especially India is the fastest-growing market. It further states the trend of ERP inculcation by schools is picking up pace and will continue to flourish in the times ahead as well. Hence, it would be appropriate to say that automation is gradually emerging to be the new normal of schools.

Automation plays a vital role in seamless school management by reducing the redundancy of data entry with a centralised database system. By adopting ERP software, schools can work with a data-driven approach and manage operations remotely.  The solutions further aid the institutions in meeting the demands of the students as well as the parents. Not only do learners have access to high-end educational experiences but even the parents are updated in real-time on their child’s progress and ongoing school activities. Embracing this new-age technology has indeed helped schools turn paperless in the truest sense.

This is the reason why they are adopting various tools and solutions to streamline workflow, offer superior learning processes as well as bring parents closer to their children's school life-

Kanhaiya Kumar

Guest Author The author is Founder & CEO, School Canvas