A SUMMER PROJECT PRESENTATION

ON “A STUDY ON EXPECTATION OF EDUCATION

SECTOR FROM I.T. INDUSTRY”(Specifically Expectation of Schools from education sector specific

software)

SUBMITTED TO (Oakbrook Business School)

GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY(MBA PROGRAMME)

SUBMITTED BY Dhruv R Panchal

ENROLLMENT NO.: 148320592060

Introduction to the Industry

Education sector specifically: Schools• Admin

• Academics

I.T. Industry

Several industries are associated with information technology, including computer

hardware, software, electronics, semiconductors, internet, telecom equipment,

e- commerce and computer services.

Introduction to Company

Problem Statement

Satisfaction is when you get the right thing, in right time, at right place, in right order and right

price.

Problems are usually caused out of dissatisfaction or dissatisfaction causes problems and the

solution to all these is just one word –“ Know the expectations and match them”

As my company is into IT software making for schools, my areas of concern were -

• To understand current status of schools regarding use of IT software (using/not)

• Which are the areas where IT can be used in schools

• The reason for its inclination towards I.T.

• To find their future expectations

Introduction of the Topic

Expectations of Schools from I.T. Industry:

Technology is an increasingly important aspect of modern school life and has dramatically changed

the way teachers and students go about their daily activities.

• For children

• For staff

• Practical improvements

• Media technology

Expectations

• Support Thinking Processes

• Prepare Students for the Future

• Explore Technology Capabilities

Literature Review

Author name Article name Content in the form of Points

Ryan Francis Paperless School of the future is here now

More money saving option Paper waste no more Online exams

Ankit Dudhwewala Product Nation #MadeinIndia School Management Software: ClockErp Applane Edifice EduERP

Case Study from Educational Reform studies

Reasons for bringing technology into Schools

• Enhance Thinking Process• Stimulate Motivation• Self Esteem

Research Methodology

Title of Research

“Expectation of Education Sector from IT Industry”

Research Design

This survey is carried out through personal interview of the respondents hence basically a

Descriptive research.

Sampling Techniques

We have used non- probability sampling method because we have targeted only self financed and

semi financial schools. We have not considered Government funded schools.

In non-probability sampling we have used Convince Sampling

Sample Size

The questionnaires filled were 50 out of 87 schools visited.

Research Methodology

Sampling Frame

The schools visited were ‘self financed’ and ‘semi financed schools’ from Kadi, Ahmedabad,

Mehsana and Vadodara by meeting Principal and Trustees of all schools

Sources of data

•The data collected here is Primary data as it is collected from Schools through

interviewing various trustees and principles by prior permission and authorization.

•The data collected is by the means of Questionnaire

Limitations of study

•All the areas of Gujarat could not be covered hence the data collected is only restricted

to Mehsana, Ahmedabad and Vadodara.

• The sample size was only restricted to 50 respondents.

Data Analysis

Does your school use software for either Admin or Academics ?

Interpretation:

As per the above chart we can interpret that 74% schools use the software while 26% don’t use the

software.

yes; Sales; 37; 74%

no; Sales; 13; 26%

Presence of any Software

Do your schools provide biometric attendance for teachers?

Interpretation:

As per the above chart we can interpret that 22% schools use the software while 78% don’t have the software for their admin department.

yes; Sales; 11; 22%

no; Sales; 39; 78%

Biometric Attendance

Does your school have a website?

Interpretation:

As per the above chart we can interpret that 36% schools use the software while 64% don’t have the software for their website.

 

yes; Sales; 18; 36%

no; Sales; 32; 64%

Website

Is your website updated from time to time?

Interpretation: As per the above chart we can interpret that 26% schools use the software while 74% don’t update their website.

 

yes; Sales; 13; 26%

no; Sales; 37; 74%

Updation of website

The various applications of I.T. in School

academics; Series1; 13

Series1; 0

GR; Series1; 20Attendance;

Series1; 14

Fees; Series1; 23sms; Series1;

24Mark sheet; Series1; 17Android;

Series1; 10

Circular management; Series1; 11

Website; Series1; 18

Identity card; Series1; 8

Vehicle track-ing system; Series1; 5

academics; Series2; 50

Series2; 0

GR; Series2; 50

Attendance; Series2; 50

Fees; Series2; 50sms; Series2;

50Mark sheet; Series2; 50

Android; Series2; 50

Circular management; Series2; 50

Website; Series2; 50

Identity card; Series2; 50

Vehicle track-ing system; Series2; 50

Reasons of schools for facilitating I.T.?

Both Academic & Administrative

perspective; Sales; 16; 46%

For better future and better aspects; Sales; 7;

20%

Administration Per-spective; Sales; 3; 9%

To make better use of technology; Sales; 1;

3%

For fees collection; Sales; 4; 11%

Academic Perspective; Sales; 4; 11%

Does your school provide smart class for education?

Interpretation: As per the above chart we can interpret that 24% schools use the software while 76% don’t have the software for smart class.

yes; Sales; 12; 24%

no; Sales; 38; 76%

Smart class

Expectations of school from I.T.

simple solution with no special training

4%error free and bug free solutions and customer service; Column1; 3; 13%

IT solutions in cheaper rates;

Column1; 1; 4%

Wish to implement IT software for ad-

min work; Column1; 8; 33%

wish to implement software for Aca-

demics; Column1; 7; 29%

client server technology

4%

homework checking online & online

project work4%

timely up gradation of attendance

4%

timetable management software; Column1; 1; 4%

Findings

I.T. is present in school in following areas: academics, fees collection, GR, SMS, Website,

Circular management, android, mark sheet and identity card.

Out of the following, schools are making the maximum use of software for SMS and Fees

collection and then for GR and website.

Also we can find that the least interest is shown in vehicle tracking system and android

application facility which I.T. provides.

On the other side schools have shown schools have more inclination of I.T. towards

Administrative work to get error free work with high accuracy and less effort.

On the other side schools have shown less inclination of I.T. towards academic perspective

which is meant for better understanding of students.

Findings

Expectations of schools:

Related to system:

• Error free and bug free solutions and better customer service

• Simple solution so that everybody can use easily and no need of special training

• IT solutions in cheaper rates

Related to product:

• Looking for client server technology

• Are looking for homework checking online and online project work

• Timely up gradation of attendance and other activities

• Online education for every student

• Timetable management software

Suggestions

As Expedite solutions Pvt. Ltd. already providing I.T. solutions for admin work hence it all ready

caters the major part of schools expectations but if it also focus to provide bug free solutions

and simple solutions which are easy to use then it will be of great use for schools.

Also if the company tries and add some more features like online homework checking and

timetable management then it will be of great use for the schools.

Also it can increase its market share and position by providing user friendly solutions in

cheaper rates.

Conclusion

Today is the world of technology. Technology is like an opportunity for those who want to grow

and who want to advance in their respective directions. Technology is of great use as it reduces

human efforts and thereby saves time and money.

Hence if the solutions are made which are easy to use, bug free and are available in cheaper

rates it will definitely be every school’s first choice and of great use.

Also if the schools implement software’s for academics this will help students learn faster and

can witness the world around them and can learn many new exciting things.

 

Bibliography

• Retrieved from http://www.educationworld.com/a_tech/tech059.shtml

• Retrieved from http://www.schoolreach.com/go-paperless.html

• Retrieved from https://www2.ed.gov/pubs/EdReformStudies/EdTech/reasons.html

• Retrieved from http://pn.ispirt.in/list-of-madeinindia-school-management-software/

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