Ethio Telecom on Wednesday introduced a cloud-based Education Management System (EMS) designed to transform educational institutions in Ethiopia.

This system is part of a broader set of seven enterprise solutions, which also include Digital Livestock Tracking, Push-to-Talk/Video (PTT/V) communication, Core Banking Solutions, One-Office Collaboration, Contact Centres, and ERP Solutions.

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Key features of the Education Management System

The EMS provides a comprehensive platform that connects administrators, teachers, students, and parents, streamlining communication and operations in educational institutions of all sizes. It offers tools for enrollment, academics, administration, and student engagement, improving transparency, efficiency, and collaboration.

The approach improves student-parent-teacher engagement, tracks student achievement, makes information sharing easier, and provides access to digital libraries, all of which significantly improves the standard of education.

Others include Digital Livestock Tracking which boost agricultural traceability and efficiency; tele Push-to-Talk/Video (PTT/V) which facilitates safe and easy communication; Core Banking Solution which use cloud-based core banking to transform financial services; One-Office Collaboration and Productivity Solution which increase team productivity and connectivity; tele Contact Center which enhances consumer interaction and and support services and ERP Solutions which uses integrated enterprise resource planning to empower companies.

The cloud-based Education Management System (EMS) is an all-inclusive, cutting-edge platform intended to improve communication, expedite school operations, and revolutionise the educational system in Ethiopia.

Through a single digital platform, this solution connects administrators, teachers, students, and parents, enabling educational institutions of all sizes to build a strong educational community.

The approach improves student-parent-teacher engagement, tracks student achievement, makes information sharing easier, and provides access to digital libraries, all of which greatly raise the standard of education.

Benefits for teachers and school administrators 

Enhanced Administrative Efficiency: Reduces errors and saves time by automating processes including reporting, record-keeping, and enrolment.

Improved Data Management: Provides a comprehensive picture of operations by centralising all school data.

Improved Communication: Uses integrated tools to make it easier to communicate with parents and kids.

Streamlined Financial Management: Makes bookkeeping, budgeting, and fee collection easier.

Scalable and Cost-Effective: The cloud-based paradigm makes scaling simple and lowers IT expenses.

Class scheduling is made easier with time table management. It also helps in resource management which includes HR, library, and inventory tools.

Benefits for students

Smooth Information Access: Makes grades, assignments, schedules, and school announcements easily accessible.

Improved Communication: Makes it easier to communicate with parents, teachers, and fellow students.

Personalised Learning: Provides data-driven insights to support individualised learning experiences.

Enhanced Engagement: Makes the learning environment more dynamic and captivating.

Benefits for parents

Improved visibility: Gives parents instant access to their child’s attendance, academic progress, and school communications.

Simplified communication: Direct access to educators and school officials

Easy fee payment: Enables safe and easy online fee payment using Telebirr.

Enhanced involvement: Encourages parents to be more involved in their children’s education.

Integration with Telebirr: For easy and safe school fee payment, the system easily interfaces with Telebirr. Additionally, Ethio Telecom’s Telecloud powers it.

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Modules offered 

The EMS includes several modules such as Academic Management, Timetable Management, Reporting, User Account Management, Communication and Announcement, Student Management, HR Management, Financial Management, Library Management, Inventory Management, and a Special Student & Parent Portal are all included in the EMS.

One important factor in the modernisation of the education system is the Education Management System. EMS gives schools the ability to increase productivity, improve communication, and ultimately give students a better learning experience by offering a complete, easy-to-use, and reasonably priced solution. Parents also benefit from easier access to information and payment alternatives, as well as increased involvement.