The importance of educational system in India can’t be described in just few words. Be it a School or a College, Educational Institutions are changing everyone’s lives, societies and countries at every point. With the increasing number of education institutions across India, to keep pace with demand, no doubt that education is a highly evolving industry.
The parent and teacher interactions cannot be undermined in the education process that directly impacts each child’s life. Today, educational institutions and colleges have to communicate with potential students, current students, as well as teachers, alumni, administrators and employees whenever required. It is in this domain that Enterprise Messaging Services can serve as a potent tool for instant communication. Even for working parents, the sms services is a blessing by receiving information about their child’s conduct and other performance results via SMS. Institutions keep track of student’s attendance and other mischief if any, and report it to their parents immediately via SMS service to take necessary action that is required.
Uses of SMS in Educational Institutions:
- Advertising at the start of academic year using Promotional SMS
- Weekly or monthly Attendance/Progress reports to parents using Transactional SMS
- Automated Urgent Holiday notices/ Alerts/ Reminders to parents/students
- Allowing parents/Students to access Exam results via SMS – Using Virtual Long Code
- Send Examination Schedule updates
- Examination/Test results to be sent to parents/students
- Communication with Teachers/ Admin Staff at an affordable cost