The pandemic forced every school in India online overnight. Three years later, most schools have returned to physical classrooms — but the smart ones kept the best parts of online learning. A blended model, supported by the right technology, gives students the best of both worlds.
What Worked During Online Classes
Recorded Lectures Students who missed classes could watch recordings. Slow learners could replay difficult concepts. This is worth keeping even in normal times.
Digital Assignments No more lost homework copies. Digital submission with timestamps, plagiarism detection, and easy grading. Teachers saved hours on collection and distribution.
Parent Visibility Parents could see what was being taught in real-time. This level of transparency improved trust and engagement.
Automated Attendance Zoom/Google Meet attendance was automatic. No manual roll call needed.
What Didn't Work
Screen Fatigue 6 hours of video classes is brutal for children. The solution is blended learning — not replacing physical classes, but supplementing them.
Assessment Integrity Online exams were unreliable. Students cheated easily. Summative assessments need to happen in person.
Internet Access Many rural students couldn't access online classes reliably. Digital divide is real and must be addressed.
The Blended Model
The ideal post-pandemic approach combines: - Physical classes for core instruction, labs, and assessments - Recorded content as supplementary material and revision aids - Digital assignments for homework and projects - Online parent access for progress monitoring - Virtual PTMs as an option alongside physical meetings
Technology Requirements
For a blended model, schools need: 1. A Learning Management System (LMS) integrated with the school ERP 2. Content hosting for recorded lectures and study materials 3. Digital assignment submission and grading 4. Parent portal with access to learning materials 5. Analytics to track which students are engaging with digital content
EduBold's academic module supports blended learning with integrated content hosting, assignment management, and parent visibility — all within the same platform your school already uses for administration.
