Wisenet | Five Point Plan For Online Learning Success

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 as a low cost, accessible and widely used option. Other platforms you can look at include; aNewSpring which is an excellent choice for where there's focus on learner experience, Canvas as an all round general package, and Blackboard.

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.

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).

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.

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

5. Be 100% Cybersecurity Savvy

Working from home has become the new normal, cybersecurity is now more important than ever. Human error is responsible in part for more than 90% of breaches. That means that somewhere in the chain of events leading to a successful cyberattack, an employee made a mistake that could have been avoided (Mimecast, 2020).

Here are some of the mishaps that can occur if you are not completely aware of cybersecurity risks:

Loss of important student and staff data
Hacking of your HE Provider and personal credentials and passwords
Susceptibility to insider threats leading to security breaches

How do we combat these risks and mitigate any associated cybersecurity risks?

We recommend using Mimecast Cybersecurity Awareness Training for the staff at your HE Provider. We use this training at Wisenet and have gained over 200% more awareness in cybersecurity - let’s just say we keep our masks on! 😷

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). This means more focus on service excellence and increasing your confidence!

Wisenet is a division of a JSE-listed company, Adapt IT. Being publicly-listed and adopting SaaS is a long-term strategy for the service provider and for you, the customer.

No Worries, Your 5-Point Plan to Higher Education Provider Success

The critical components to consider for your HE Provider to adapt to the new normal

Prepare for the JobTrainer Upswing!

Use this time to redeploy idle staff and get prepared for the industry demand.

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Adobe Connect

BigBlueButton

Google Meet

Slack

Teams

Zoom

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Let Wisenet give your website a boost!

Survey Monkey

Survey Gizmo

Lime Survey

Zoho Survey

22 Best Items for a Cybersecurity Checklist

TOP TIP!

Choose Vendors That Are Publicly-Listed

Be JobTrainer-ready!