IT Support for Education
Our Support for Education
We recognize that every school is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we’ve developed flexible, scalable, and reliable IT support service packages tailored to your specific needs. We’ll work with you to build a support plan that best serves your staff, teachers, and students.
Depending on your school’s requirements, we can provide either a fully outsourced IT service or collaborative support if you have in-house IT managers and technicians. In both cases, we work closely with your Senior Leadership Team and IT department to introduce new products and services that promote safe, efficient, and cost-effective learning and working environments. Our dedication to understanding your school’s individual challenges ensures our solutions are both effective and sustainable, helping you create an optimal educational experience for students and staff.
Digital Education Platforms
Maintenance of Hardware & Softwares
Our team of IT specialists can spot such problems before they become serious interruptions and expensive downtime by doing routine testing and preventative maintenance procedures. Your business operations will function more smoothly and ultimately save time and money if you keep ahead of the curve. We provide organizations with a range of help options, such as free on-site support for maintenance when problems cannot be fixed online. Furthermore, our committed account management guarantees that your particular requirements are satisfied, fostering your future expansion while preserving a dependable and effective IT infrastructure.
Management of Vendors
Whether you’re looking for cost-effective options or negotiating terms with several third-party technology vendors, working with us can save you time and effort. Our committed account management staff guarantees efficient communication so your company can concentrate on expansion in the future. Our IT specialists’ assistance and knowledge help you better manage your expenses while maintaining access to dependable resources, which improves your overall operational effectiveness.
IT Guidance
As your go-to support provider, we offer professional guidance to resolve problems and help you plan and make wise choices about your IT investments. To make sure that resources are used effectively, we will assess your organization’s needs and objectives with a dedicated account manager.
Our ability to provide remote advise and assistance further improves operational efficiency by enabling us to provide cost-effective solutions and maintain the functionality of your equipment.
1. Canvas: The LMS for Simplified Learning and Enhanced Productivity
Instructure, the company behind Canvas, developed this cloud-based learning management system (LMS) specifically for K-5 through higher education. In just a few years, Canvas has become one of the leading LMS platforms for schools of all sizes, whether they offer small classroom settings or large university environments with hybrid or full-distance learning models.
Canvas is known for its functionality, flexibility, and reliability, making it an ideal solution for fostering easy learning and boosting productivity. Its powerful features have earned it a strong presence, accounting for 21% of schools and 27% of enrollments. In addition to Canvas, Instructure also offers Bridge, an open-source, corporate-focused counterpart.
Key Features:
- Collaborative workspace
- Integrated learning tools
- Easy copy-paste functionality from web browsers
- Personalized content delivery
- Open API for flexibility
- Shared resources and content
- Web conferencing support
- Canvas app center for additional tools
- Graphics analytics and reporting
- Media recording and uploading (audio/video)
- Web-standard browser compatibility
- LTI integrations for seamless learning
- Personalized user profiles
- Audio and video messaging
- Integration with external services
- RSS feed support
- Course notifications
- Robust security features
Canvas offers an intuitive, scalable solution that enhances both learning and teaching experiences across a wide range of educational settings.
2. Blackboard Learn: The LMS for Assessment and Content Reporting
Since its introduction in the late 1990s, Blackboard Learn has evolved to serve K-12 schools, higher education institutions, government agencies, military initiatives, and businesses. It can be deployed via SaaS, self-hosting, or managed hosting, and has been updated to work seamlessly on mobile devices.
Blackboard Learn was designed to deliver effective online courses, enabling students to learn with minimal or no in-person meetings. This web-based platform includes a course management system, customizable open architecture, and extensive design features that allow integration with student information systems and authentication protocols. It also supports integration with various business systems and applications like BrainHoney, Epsilen, and Moodle.
Known for its strengths in assessment and content reporting, Blackboard Learn is widely used, with studies showing that 28% of institutions and 37% of enrollments utilize it (Fenton, 2018).
Key Features:
- Content creation and management
- Enhanced student management
- Distance learning classroom capabilities
- Certification administration
- Personalized course options
- Scalable enterprise solutions
- Social learning environments
- Student portfolios and cloud profiles
- Meeting, discussion previews, safe-assign, and scheduling tools
- Strong integration system
- Comprehensive data management
- Group management functionality
- Advanced grading tools
- Blackboard Drive and content editor
- Retention center and program enrollment tracking
- Dynamic content and active collaboration tools
- Intuitive calendar system
- Activity stream for updates
- Gamification features for engagement
Blackboard Learn remains a robust and versatile LMS, offering comprehensive tools for effective learning, assessment, and content management across a range of educational and professional settings.
3. Google Classroom: The LMS for Course Creation
Google Classroom is part of Google Apps for Education, a key component of the tech giant’s application ecosystem. Many consider it the top LMS for schools that are integrated into the Google Workspace (Gerwitz, 2020).
Google Classroom combines powerful educational management tools with exceptional communication features, enabling seamless interaction between educators, students, and parents. Its ease of use and functionality have earned it a reputation as the go-to LMS for course creation.
Google Classroom is designed exclusively for educational environments.
Key Features:
- Accessible via computer, tablet, and smartphone
- Integration with Google Docs for assignments, sharing YouTube videos, and uploading files from Google Drive
- Feedback can be provided through file comments
- Tracks and assigns virtual tasks, ideal for blended learning environments
- Allows creation of online classrooms to share downloadable and viewable instructional materials
- Facilitates online assignments to monitor student performance
- Personalized permissions for screen sharing and secure access
- Enhances online learning using Gmail, Google Docs, Google Slides, Google Drive, and Calendar
- Can push student grades directly to the SIS (Student Information System)
Google Classroom is a versatile and user-friendly platform that simplifies course creation and fosters an efficient learning experience for students and educators alike.
4. Wisenet: Leading Cloud-Hosted Education and Training Platform
With over 20 years of experience, Wisenet offers cloud-hosted solutions tailored for education and training providers. Designed for higher education institutions, short course providers, corporate training, and more, Wisenet’s connected learner management system helps organizations achieve impactful learning outcomes, enhance stakeholder engagement, boost productivity, and drive business growth.
Key Features:
- Asynchronous learning support
- Blended learning capabilities
- Intuitive LMS interface
- Certification and licensing management
- Class registration tools
- Classroom management functionality
- Gradebook for tracking student performance
- Learner portal for easy access to course materials
- Mobile learning compatibility
- SCORM compliance for content integration
Wisenet empowers educational institutions and training organizations to streamline their processes and optimize learning experiences through its comprehensive platform.
5. Workday Student: A Cloud-Based Campus Management Tool
Workday Student is a cloud-based campus management solution designed to bring an entire school together under one user-friendly, configurable platform. It integrates student recruiting, admissions, financials, and curriculum management in a seamless way. The platform also supports application configuration, campaign management, recruitment process improvements, and enrollment status tracking.
Built specifically for academic institutions, Workday Student integrates effortlessly with other Workday solutions such as Human Capital Management, Payroll, Financial Management, and Grants Management.
Key Features:
- Admissions management
- Comprehensive student information system
- Student portal for easy access to resources
- Gradebook for tracking academic performance
- Curriculum management
- Financial aid management
Workday Student helps institutions streamline their campus operations, making it easier to manage both administrative and academic processes efficiently.
6. Nearpod: Interactive Lesson Tool with Collaborative Activities
Nearpod empowers academic institutions to deliver interactive lessons featuring collaborative activities such as quizzes, simulations, virtual reality experiences, and more. This classroom management software enables teachers to host both live and online sessions, providing a versatile teaching environment.
Nearpod includes an activity dashboard where teachers can upload Google Slides, videos, PDFs, PowerPoint presentations, and other content to create engaging lessons. The platform allows for audio responses, real-time student portal checks, and formative assessments to monitor student performance. Teachers can also launch game-based lessons and assess student work through post-session evaluations.
Key Features:
- Class scheduling
- Collaboration tools
- Gamification for engagement
- Classroom management
- Course authoring tools
- Curriculum management
- Assessment management
- Feedback management
- Information hub
- LMS integration
- Mobile app support
- Performance metrics tracking
- Polls/voting functionality
- Real-time data and broadcasting
- Analytics tools
- Self-learning support
- Skills assessment
- Student records management
- Student portal access
- Video support
Nearpod provides an interactive and data-driven platform that enhances teaching and learning, making lessons more dynamic and engaging for students.
7. ClassDojo: Engaging Students and Parents
ClassDojo helps schools engage both students and parents by facilitating communication through customized messages, images, and videos. Teachers can create and share online portfolios, allowing students and parents to log in via QR code to write journal entries, record videos, and submit assignments using images.
The platform enables teachers to share photos, links, files, announcements, and videos through private stories. ClassDojo also offers features such as classroom music, project activity instructions, a noise meter, feedback tools, event sharing, and more. Additionally, the random student generator helps teachers select volunteers during lessons or activities.
Key Features:
- Chat/messaging
- Alerts/notifications
- Class scheduling
- Course management
- Attendance tracking
- Activity tracking and management
- Gradebook
- Real-time monitoring
- Student records management
- Student portal access
ClassDojo enhances classroom engagement by streamlining communication and collaboration, creating a more connected and interactive learning environment for students and parents.
8. SplashLearn: Engaging and Personalized Learning for Pre-K to Grade 5
SplashLearn is an innovative online platform designed for Pre-K to Grade 5 students, combining interactive gameplay with academic excellence. With over 45 million users globally, it offers a fun and engaging approach to education, making lessons both personalized and enjoyable. SplashLearn covers a full curriculum in math and reading, providing tools for parents and teachers to track and support students’ learning progress.
Key Features for Parents:
- Daily personalized learning paths
- Curriculum alignment with school standards
- Engaging interactive games with rewards
- Access to worksheets and live classes
- Multiplayer educational games
Key Features for Teachers:
- Free access to over 11,000 worksheets
- Integration with Google Classroom and Clever
- Tools for tracking student progress
- Free access to home assignments
- Ability to create custom lesson plans
Core Software Features:
- Personalized learning paths based on student needs
- Adaptive algorithms for tailored learning experiences
- Detailed progress reports for parents and teachers
- Cross-platform compatibility for seamless access
- Live tutor-led classes for additional support
SplashLearn creates an engaging learning environment that helps children thrive academically while having fun, offering personalized learning solutions for both home and classroom settings.
9. Dyknow: Monitoring and Managing Students’ Devices
Dyknow helps educators monitor students’ devices, including iPads, Chromebooks, PCs, and MacBooks, to gain valuable insights into their online activities during class. It allows teachers to track internet usage and block distracting or inappropriate content, enhancing classroom focus and performance.
In addition to monitoring, Dyknow assists teachers in preparing tests and assessments. Its extensive software database offers a wide range of questions across various subjects and difficulty levels, helping teachers create effective evaluations. After assessments, teachers can choose to reveal answer keys or host Q&A sessions. Dyknow also provides access to online tutorials for student review before annual assessments.
Key Features:
- Class scheduling
- Collaboration tools
- Communication management
- Intuitive LMS interface
- Test and assessment creation
- Student records management
- Support for audio, image, and video materials
- Learning and skills assessment tools
- Assessment management
- Discipline management
- Compliance management
- Records management
- Student monitor view
- Application and website blocking
- Internet usage tracking
- Real-time monitoring and reporting
- Data import/export functionality
- API and access control options
Dyknow provides educators with a comprehensive toolset for monitoring, managing, and enhancing student engagement and performance in the classroom.
10. Socrative: Enhancing Teaching and Learning
Socrative is a quiz-based, formative assessment software designed to enrich teaching and learning environments. It allows teachers to create quizzes, exit tickets, and other assessments to collect and review student data in real-time, enabling them to make immediate adjustments to improve learning outcomes. Students do not need accounts to participate; teachers can simply provide a URL for students to access the quiz or assessment.
Socrative is accessible across various platforms, including Chrome, Windows, and Apple, and works on smartphones, tablets, and desktops without the need for downloads.
Key Features:
- Virtual computer monitoring
- Interactive quizzes for engagement
- Administering and gathering student assignments
- Real-time progress reporting
- Access to shared content libraries
- A variety of question formats
- Real-time assessments with immediate feedback
- Automated grading to save time
- Gamification elements to boost student participation
- Comprehensive analytics dashboard for insights
- Detailed reporting for tracking student progress
Socrative provides teachers with powerful tools to enhance their instruction, promote interactive learning, and track student performance effectively.
11. Schoology: The LMS for K-12 and Seamless Third-Party Integrations
Schoology is a powerful learning management system (LMS) designed for K-12 institutions, focusing on course delivery, curriculum management, and collaboration. It provides a comprehensive blended learning platform, equipping teachers with personalized roles and tools to enhance student outcomes. Its extensive feature set and seamless third-party integrations make it one of the best LMS options for K-12 education.
For over a decade, Schoology has supported a variety of instructional models, including distance learning and blended classrooms. As part of the Powerschool Unified Classroom™, it serves 20 million users across all 50 U.S. states.
Key Features:
- Lesson and content creation tools
- Test and quiz scheduling capabilities
- Quick assignment creation with content development tools and a rich text editor
- A centralized database for uploading course content and assignments
- Student profiles for tracking assessment progress
- Color-coded workload threshold indicators to prevent student overload
- Parental access to monitor students’ performance
- Robust communication and collaboration features
- Personalized learning, detailed data, and analytics tools
- Comprehensive assessment administration and asynchronous learning options
- Lesson complexity/simplicity visualization using HTML and CSS
- Web-hosted and native iOS, Android, and Kindle apps for collaboration
- Advanced features integrated with existing platforms
- Automated grading systems, grading scale functionality, and enhanced analytics
- SCORM compliance, testing, and assessments
- Seamless third-party integrations and advanced reporting tools
Schoology delivers a well-rounded and scalable solution for K-12 educators, enhancing teaching efficiency while streamlining student learning and assessment processes.
12. GoReact: A Powerful Tool for Skill Analysis and Improvement
GoReact is a cloud-based video assessment platform designed to enhance skills development through dynamic and flexible features. It facilitates feedback, grading, and performance analysis by combining video observation with real-time feedback, making skill-based learning more engaging and effective.
Educational institutions and training centers around the world use GoReact for video-based assessments, coaching, and skill development. It is an affordable solution accessible to students and educators across various disciplines.
Key Features:
- Pre-made content for easy setup
- A variety of question formats for assessments
- Multimedia content support for richer learning experiences
- On-the-spot assessments with immediate feedback
- Customized learning paths to suit individual needs
- Flexible learning options for diverse environments
- Mobile compatibility for on-the-go learning
- Seamless integrations with other platforms
- Comprehensive analytics for tracking performance
GoReact is an invaluable tool for improving learner skills, providing educators with the resources they need to offer meaningful assessments and feedback, all in one convenient platform.
14. Embrace: A Software Solution for Streamlining the IEP Process
Embrace is a comprehensive platform designed to simplify the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process while reducing staff workload and frustration. It provides tools for managing state and core learning benchmarks, timeline tracking with notifications, student information tracking forms, and parental contract data logs, among other essential features.
Key Features:
- IEP creation and management
- Extensive goals and objectives library
- Student data management tools
- File sharing capabilities
- Meeting tracking and scheduling
- Robust reporting features
- Ensures regulatory compliance
Embrace enables schools to efficiently manage the IEP process, ensuring compliance and smooth communication between educators, staff, and parents.
15. Frontline Special Education Management Software: Tailored for Special Needs Learners
Frontline Special Education Management Software is designed to meet every milestone and requirement in the special education sector. It enhances the quality and implementation of IEPs while ensuring timely student progress reporting. The platform securely facilitates collaboration between parents, third-party providers, and general education staff.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive student data management
- Extensive goals and objectives library
- Meeting scheduling and tracking
- Secure file sharing
- Customizable workflows
- Robust reporting tools
- IEP creation and management
- Integration with other systems and APIs
- Ensures full regulatory compliance
Frontline helps streamline special education management, making it easier for schools to track student progress and collaborate effectively.
Support During Education Day
A key focus for schools today is improving digital education platforms. To deliver the best possible education—whether in the classroom or through remote learning—teachers need access to the right technology.
We support schools with Microsoft Office 365 Education, which offers essential tools like email and Microsoft Teams for free, along with discounted licensing for more advanced features and desktop apps like Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Office 365 enables remote teaching and learning through a secure, user-friendly platform accessible on any device at any time. It facilitates classroom collaboration, instant messaging, email, homework assignments, cloud storage, and document sharing—all in one place.
An additional benefit of using Office 365 Education is that students gain valuable experience with Microsoft applications, preparing them for future employment.
At Pearls-IT, we provide fully managed Office 365 deployments, migration from other platforms, and ongoing IT training, support, and consultation to ensure your school gets the most out of its digital tools.
Benefits of Our Support Services:
IT expertise from specialists in the education sector.
Access to competitive pricing through our trusted partners.
Reduce time spent on IT issues with support from our dedicated team.
Develop a robust IT roadmap to drive future success.
Ensure continuous support even when internal staff are on leave.
All members of our education support team are fully DBS checked.
Choose from dedicated on-site staff or remote support options.
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