--- title: Wisenet | Five Point Plan For Online Learning Success description: We have put together a five point plan for higher education success post the pandemic chaos. Sue this time wisely and get your online learning system set. --- [![adaptit-logogrey2-1](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/adaptit-logogrey2-1.png?width=100&name=adaptit-logogrey2-1.png)](https://www.adaptit.co.za/homepage)  Wisenet is a division of Adapt IT [![Wisenet Information Systems](https://www.wisenet.co/hubfs/Digital_Assets/Wisenet_Logos/Wisenet-Header-Logo-sm.svg "Wisenet Information Systems")](https://www.wisenet.co/survivalkit) It’s business as (un)usual but after various calls with customers and testing out different applications we have complied five critical action points that will help you come out successful on the other side of the pandemic. ![Plan your RTO success in education](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20139.png?width=1997&height=1057&name=Asset%20139.png "Plan your RTO success in education") ** [**** Online Learning**](https://www.wisenet.co/survivalkit/five-point-plan#online-learning) ** [**** Remote Applications**](https://www.wisenet.co/survivalkit/five-point-plan#remote-applications) ** [**** Survey Tools**](https://www.wisenet.co/survivalkit/five-point-plan#survey-tool) ** [**** Digital Presence**](https://www.wisenet.co/survivalkit/five-point-plan#digital-presence) ** [**** Cybersecurity**](https://www.wisenet.co/survivalkit/five-point-plan#cybersecurity) ## Prepare for the JobTrainer Upswing! ### Use this time to redeploy idle staff and get prepared for the industry demand. 1. Kickstart your **Online Learning Strategy** Now is the time to redeploy your classroom staff to do the necessary implementation of online learning so that you are prepared and organised for new methods of learning and business demands. - Intuitive learner experience - Content management, roles & permissions - Enrolment options & integrations - Custom reporting We recommend that you deploy [Moodle](https://moodle.org/) as a low cost, accessible and widely used option. Other platforms you can look at include; [aNewSpring](https://www.anewspring.com/) which is an excellent choice for where there's focus on learner experience, [Canvas](https://www.instructure.com/canvas/try-canvas) as an all round general package, and [Blackboard](https://www.blackboard.com/teaching-learning/learning-management/blackboard-learn). ![Wisenet And Moodle](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20141.png?width=517&height=170&name=Asset%20141.png "Wisenet And Moodle") - E-portfolio - File upload - Notice & bulletin board - Course outlines - Assignments - Realtime chat - Assessments - Multimedia resources - Evidence gathering - Calendar - Administration tools - Quiz design - Video conferencing - Forum & discussion board - Email - Student home page - External links ### New to Online Learning? ### Launch your first e-learning system in 7 days, tops! [![GET STARTED](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/543758/758bff94-e376-49dd-a623-0dc0392de413.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/543758/758bff94-e376-49dd-a623-0dc0392de413) 2. Keep Everyone in the Loop with **Voice & Video** The past few months have taught everyone the importance of maintaining engagement, so much so that video calls have become the new normal! With effective communication tools in place, feelings of isolation and fear by remote working is a thing of the past. We have tried and tested most video conferencing platforms and we suggest Zoom as a solid business tool, and in our experience is far superior to Skype or GoToMeeting, which is more of a consumer product. A list of video conferencing software to consider for your business: [![Adobe Connect](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Adobe_Connect_Logo.png?width=103&height=100&name=Adobe_Connect_Logo.png "Adobe Connect")](https://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect.html) #### Adobe Connect **Number of Participants:** **100** **Cost:** **$50/month** **Screen sharing:** **Yes** **Group Messaging:** **Yes** **Speaker Identification:** **Yes** **Join from app:** **Yes** **Scheduling in Advance:** **Yes** **Recording webcam:** **Yes** **Webinar capabilities:** **Yes (fee)** **LMS ****Integration:** **Yes** [![BigBlueButton](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/BigBlueButton.png?width=100&height=100&name=BigBlueButton.png "BigBlueButton")](https://bigbluebutton.org/) #### BigBlueButton **Number of Participants:** **10** **Cost:** **Free** **Screen sharing:** **Yes** **Group Messaging:** **Yes** **Speaker Identification:** **Yes** **Join from app:** **Yes (app)** **Scheduling in Advance:** **Yes** **Recording webcam:** **Yes** **Webinar capabilities:** **Yes** **LMS ****Integration:** **Yes** [![Google Meet](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Meet.png?width=108&height=100&name=Meet.png "Google Meet")](https://meet.google.com/) #### Google Meet **Number of Participants:** **100** **Cost:** **Free** **Screen sharing:** **Yes** **Group Messaging:** **Yes** **Speaker Identification:** **Yes** **Join from app:** **Yes** **Scheduling in Advance:** **Yes** **Recording webcam:** **Yes** **Webinar capabilities:** **Yes** **LMS ****Integration:** **Yes** [![Slack](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/1920px-Slack_Technologies_Logo.svg.png?width=101&height=100&name=1920px-Slack_Technologies_Logo.svg.png "Slack")](https://slack.com/intl/en-au/) #### Slack **Number of Participants:** **15** **Cost:** **$6.67/user/month** **Screen sharing:** **Yes** **Group Messaging:** **Yes** **Speaker Identification:** **Yes** **Join from app:** **Yes** **Scheduling in Advance:** **No** **Recording webcam:** **No** **Webinar capabilities:** **No** **LMS ****Integration:** **Yes** [![Microsoft Teams](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/1024px-Microsoft_Office_Teams_(2018%E2%80%93present).svg.png?width=108&height=100&name=1024px-Microsoft_Office_Teams_(2018%E2%80%93present).svg.png "Microsoft Teams")](https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/microsoft-365/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software) #### Teams **Number of Participants:** **250** **Cost:** **$5/user/month** **Screen sharing:** **Yes** **Group Messaging:** **Yes** **Speaker Identification:** **Yes** **Join from app:** **Yes** **Scheduling in Advance:** **Yes** **Recording webcam:** **Yes** **Webinar capabilities:** **Yes** **LMS ****Integration:** **Yes** [![Zoom](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Zoom-logo.png?width=100&height=100&name=Zoom-logo.png "Zoom")](https://zoom.us/) #### Zoom **Number of Participants:** **100** **Cost:** **$9.99/month** **Screen sharing:** **Yes** **Group Messaging:** **Yes** **Speaker Identification:** **Yes** **Join from app:** **Yes** **Scheduling in Advance:** **Yes** **Recording webcam:** **Yes** **Webinar capabilities:** **Yes (fee)** **LMS ****Integration:** **Yes** 3. Have Your **Website** Up and Running Of course you have a website, everyone does, but is your website delivering? Here are some things to consider for an effective and differentiating website [(Blue Corona, 2020)](https://www.bluecorona.com/blog/do-i-need-a-website/). - **Design.** 75% admit to making judgments on a company’s credibility based on website design. - **SEO.** 93% of online experiences begin with a search engine. - **Accessibility.** 63% use a company’s website to engage with businesses. - **Content.** 62% finalise their purchase selection criteria based on digital content. - **UX.** 88% less likely to visit a page based on a single bad experience. Building and maintaining a website for your organisation in these uncertain times will support all of your digital marketing efforts and online presence. After all, on the other side of the pandemic, there will be a demand in learning and exponential increase in applications. ![Wisenet RTO Website Development](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20144.png?width=625&height=350&name=Asset%20144.png "Wisenet RTO Website Development") ### Looking to get started? ### Let Wisenet give your website a boost! [![Click here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/543758/4db74c9e-7a64-4798-a55d-10234bc7cfc7.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/543758/4db74c9e-7a64-4798-a55d-10234bc7cfc7) 4. Keep in the Know with **Powerful Survey Tools** With all the uncertainty at this time, allow some certainty where you can. The best way to do this is by using survey tools. Keeping a tight leash on the opinions and insights of your staff, learners, and other stakeholders will give you the high quality and actionable direction that you may need to give you peace of mind.  These simple tools can give you the insights you may need to continuously improve. The below table is a breakdown of the top 4 free survey software that can be used to find out things like: - Teaching effectiveness - Rigorous expectations - Classroom climate - Learner engagement - Lecturer-learner relationships Our top 4 free survey software to consider: [![Survey Monkey](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/mp-brandassets-goldie-768x334.png?width=141&height=100&name=mp-brandassets-goldie-768x334.png "Survey Monkey")](https://www.surveymonkey.com/) #### Survey Monkey **Number active surveys:** **Unlimited** **Open source: ** **No** **Free support:** **Help centre** **Number of questions:** **10/survey** **Number of response:** **100/survey** **Multiply question types:** **Yes** **Integration with Wisenet:** **Yes** **Cost to upgrade:** **$37/month** [![Survey Gizmo](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/download-1.png?width=100&height=100&name=download-1.png "Survey Gizmo")](https://www.surveygizmo.com/) #### Survey Gizmo **Number active surveys:** **3** **Open source: ** **No** **Free support:** **Help centre** **Number of questions:** **25/page** **Number of response:** **100/survey** **Multiply question types:** **Yes** **Integration with Wisenet:** **No** **Cost to upgrade:** **$25/month** [![Lime Survey](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/lime_professional.png?width=100&height=100&name=lime_professional.png "Lime Survey")](https://www.limesurvey.org/) #### Lime Survey **Number active surveys:** **Unlimited** **Open source: ** **Yes** **Free support:** **Help centre** **Number of questions:** **N/A** **Number of response:** **25/month** **Multiply question types:** **Yes** **Integration with Wisenet:** **No** **Cost to upgrade:** **$24/month** [![Zoho Survey](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/zoho-survey.png?width=100&height=100&name=zoho-survey.png "Zoho Survey")](https://www.zoho.com/survey/) #### Zoho Survey **Number active surveys:** **Unlimited** **Open source: ** **No** **Free support:** **User guide** **Number of questions:** **10/survey** **Number of response:** **100/month** **Multiply question types:** **Yes** **Integration with Wisenet:** **No** **Cost to upgrade:** **$20/month** ![Wisenet Cybersecurity](https://www.wisenet.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Asset%20150.png?width=525&height=350&name=Asset%20150.png "Wisenet Cybersecurity") ### 22 Best Items for a Cybersecurity Checklist [![Click Here](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/543758/71a14ac9-e7c5-4eb8-8f80-b14ab22b1e49.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/543758/71a14ac9-e7c5-4eb8-8f80-b14ab22b1e49) ## TOP TIP! ### Choose Vendors That Are Publicly-Listed Not all software subscriptions are equal, choosing vendors that are publicly-listed acts as a safeguard against unfortunate events that could have a direct impact on your operations. In the interest of you, the customer, and shareholders, a public-listed vendor is at obligation to provide complete transparency, governance, and visibility into operations. What does this mean for you? - Better security in your software investment - Improved robustness to avoid instability and promote sustainability - Improved transparency such as Wisenet’s published uptime - Better uptime thanks to available working capital - And the list goes on! Xero and Microsoft is a typical example of a successful product-holdings company relationship. Xero’s Chief Executive, Rod Drury explained that “software as a service (SaaS) isn't about your technology; it's about your business model” [(Xero, 2009)](https://www.xero.com/blog/wp-content/uploads//2009/01/xero-idc-case-study-august-2008.pdf). This means more focus on service excellence and increasing your confidence!  Wisenet is a division of a JSE-listed company, [Adapt IT](https://www.adaptit.com/). 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