Why online training offers a more student-focused experience

James Carter discusses the importance of a student-focused remote software experience

It’s common for some learning methodologies to place a high priority on exam results over a true understanding of the subject and ability to apply knowledge. The opportunity for a student to understand their areas of weakness, and therefore be able to focus on those areas can greatly improve results, without adding extra stress. We developed our online assessment platform, Rogo, to meet the specific needs of accountancy training providers and awarding organisations.

The platform is now used to help ACCA, AAT, CIMA and ICAEW students prepare for their exams. The knowledge we’ve gained working alongside training providers has helped us develop our platform to aid students in gaining an in-depth knowledge of the subject by, for example, being able to ‘build’ their own practice tests, concentrating on specific areas.

Flexible thinking

PQ accountants working on their professional development can find it difficult to juggle the priorities of work, study and personal life.

Distance learning enables them to learn at a time that works for them, as well as eliminating the need to travel to the class, saving them time and money.

Distance learning also allows for more flexibility, as students can learn at their own pace and review material whenever needed. This gives students more control as to when and how they study, creating a less stressful environment and directly improving studying productivity.

Distance learning also allows students to spend more time on topics they find more difficult to grasp and, conversely, move quickly through topics they are more familiar with, providing a more streamlined and engaging learning experience for anyone studying at different levels.

Feedback to feed growth

Online learning and assessments facilitate more thorough and effective feedback from assessors, as marking can be done more efficiently and accurately. Detailed automated feedback can provide more individual and focused guidance.

Feedback can be provided quicker and removes the need for some manual marking, as well as ensuring more consistent marking. Additionally, automated feedback helps students to identify their areas of strength and weakness, allowing for targeted learning.

Ease of access

Gone are the days of rooting around textbooks to find the right page, or sorting through practice papers to get to the one you’re looking for. Online platforms can offer all assessment and learning tools in one place, so students have everything easily accessible during their studies – making sure they can spend more time learning.

Features like these are exclusive to online assessment platforms and they can really elevate the learning experience for students and, in turn, improve understanding, student engagement and reduce dropout rates.

To find out more about Rogo and online learning and assessment visit www.getrogo. com

• James Carter is CEO of Eintech