A significant benefit of an online learning community is its ability to support a collaborative classroom environment. With collaborative classrooms, students are free to:
Communicate via secure email and instant messaging with faculty and other students
Collaborate on projects within specific workgroups or across entire classes
Access course resources such as reference materials and lessons
Share files, Internet bookmarks and other content
Work at their own pace by accessing and submitting assignments online – at school or at home
The FirstClass solution enables schools to develop thriving online learning communities that:
Enable communication and collaboration within a safe, secure online environment
Support ‘anytime, anywhere’ access to classroom resources
Avoid interruptions in learning when students are unable to attend school
Foster stronger relationships between students, teachers and parents
Open Text solutions for collaborative classrooms deliver this functionality with the following components:
Software: FirstClass
Supplemented by Business Content (e.g., predefined workflows) to give you a head-start in configuring workstreams and processes, Consulting Services, Training and Support tailored to meet your requirements.
Enhance teaching and learning
Improve student outcomes
Ensure student online safety