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What
is eConnect?
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What
are the benefits to the students?
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How
do teachers gain by using this service ?
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Do
these classnotes enhance of teaching methodologies?
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What
are the next steps for a school that signs up?
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What
if a student does not have access to computer?
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How
do I access My eConnect?
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What
is eConnect?
Answer: eConnect is a curriculum support service for
schools. It is a combination of classnotes and assignments.
Assignments comprise subjective and objective questions prepared
by the school teachers and are aimed at supplementing daily
classroom interactions. They also serve as pointers to text
book based questions. Schools have an option of creating classnotes
and assignments on a fortnightly / monthly basis as per their
requirements and choice. The content can also be archived for
future use.
eClassnotes:
eClassnotes are a comprehensive summary of the course
taught in class and can be posted online. Teachers can
also use this space to put up a brief synopsis of the course
to be taught in the forthcoming weeks. This helps the students
to prepare beforehand and also facilitates better understanding
of the subject.
eAssignments:
eAssignments are long answer questions prepared by
the teacher. They can be downloaded and used for class discussions
as per convenience. Student can attempt these questions at
home any time. In addition to this, the teacher has the option
to put up answers to these questions in the following week.
Online
MCQ Test:
MCQ Tests are a multiple choice question bank. Answers can
be submitted online and instant results can be obtained. Self-evaluation
and concept internalisation are made easy by the objective
MCQ online testing tool.
eConnect
is a very comprehensive study support system for the student.
It ensures complete and thorough understanding of concepts
and provides a base for self preparation.
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What
are the benefits to the students?
Answer: Students are able to access this information
pool and study at their own pace. The archived classnotes
can be referred to at any point of time while preparing for
exams. They are especially helpful for the students who like
to put in extra time and effort in their regular study schedule.
eConnect provides the students with a one-to-one communication
channel with their teachers for queries. In case of absentees,
it provides a quick recap of the course covered in the class.
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How
do teachers gain by using this service ?
Answer: These classnotes are archived. Hence, they
can be referred to at any point of time and serve as a databank
for the faculty. This service provides an opportunity for
better interaction with the students.
Courses can be planned in advance. For example, in case the
teacher wants a certain assignment to be up before the syllabus
is covered in the class – the teacher can create the
content and post it on the site.
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Do
these classnotes enhance teaching methodologies?
Answer: Yes, they do. They are an extension of the
value-added information that a teacher provides to the students
during a regular class session.
eClassnotes
provide the ease of accessibility at any point of time, anywhere
– even if the student / faculty are away from the school.
This helps to increase the pace of learning and provides more
room for discussions and interaction amongst students and
teachers.
eClassnotes
act as a databank for the school. Students can refer to them
in case of any queries. This helps them to be better prepared
for exams.
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What
are the next steps for a school that signs up?
Answer:
A school coordinator is assigned. The coordinator facilitates
the information flow between specific subject teachers from
each class (VIth - XIIth) and the eGurucool
representative servicing the school.
The
material to be posted on the site has to be prepared by the
school and passed on to the company. This can be done on a
fortnightly / monthly basis. eGurucool uploads it within a
period of 1-2 days and makes it accessible online for the
students to go through and attempt.
The
answers and queries could then be submitted online to the
concerned faculty or could be discussed within the classroom.
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What
if a student does not have access to computer?
Answer:
There are two possible alternatives
School
provides access after school hours
Student
takes initiative to use it from common facility area like cyber
café
• How
do I access My eConnect?
Answer: eConnect Login IDs for the students, parents and
teachers are provided by the school for individual access to eConnect.
The content uploaded under eConnect can be accessed using either
of the IDs.
Getting eConnected:
1. Log on to http://www.egurucool.com
2. On the bottom right hand side click on the link 'My eConnect'
under the section 'eConnect'.
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A small form opens. Enter your Login ID and password.
4. On clicking submit, your eConnect account will open. The
page that opens will have hyperlinks for Administer, Academics and
Message Center. The Classnotes, Assignments and Performance tracker
would be available under Academics. Follow this process every time
you wish to access eConnect.
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