Implementing or upgrading a cloud-based
management information system can assist schools in numerous ways. When
choosing a new MIS, it helps to understand exactly what the needs of the school
are and identify those systems best designed to address those needs. Breaking
the process down into a series of smaller steps can help ensure all needs are
met and the correct decision is made.
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Peter Birkett is currently working in his role as ambassador of Arbor to
bring Impact Education Software into partnership to offer mutually beneficial
services to educational facilities across the UK.
Partner Technical
with Teaching
Although a management information system can be defined as
technical, it is designed to meet the needs of everyone in the school. Therefore,
it can be useful to bring together a small team of individuals from both IT and
general teaching to help identify the requirements for the system and ways in
which it could be used to help the school improve.
Strategy and Long-Term
Goals
A good MIS will help a school to achieve its long-term goals
and develop better strategies for meeting objectives. Quality suppliers of
educational MIS will be knowledgeable enough to be able to discuss these
objectives and offer expert advice on the best system for the job, explaining
how it can be adapted to meet individual requirements.
Use a Framework
As the benefits of technology in schools become more
apparent and the use of systems such as MIS become more widespread, there is
more help available for schools looking to make a decision. These include
government-approved frameworks such as G-Cloud, which contain all the relevant
information about quality suppliers in the UK.
Work with Staff
from Day One
Introducing new systems or changing tried-and-tested systems
can be challenging for staff. Getting them involved from day one and involving
them in the decision-making process can help ease the transition once the
system is implemented. Any questions can be addressed at an early stage and staff
can see from the start how the new system will improve their working lives.
