Running a school is complex enough without having to chase information across multiple platforms.
At Shelf21, we’re committed to making school administration simpler, more efficient, and completely free for Nigerian schools.
This quarter, we’ve rolled out several significant improvements based directly on feedback from school owners and administrators like you. Let’s explore how these updates will transform your daily operations.
Introducing Our Complete Communication System
Communication breakdowns cost schools precious time and resources. Our new communication tools solve this problem comprehensively:
What’s New:
- Bulk Email Capabilities: Reach your entire school community or specific segments with just a few clicks
- Custom Email Templates: Create, save, and reuse professional email templates for consistent communication
- User Group Management: Organize contacts into logical groups (employees, students, guardians) for targeted messaging.
2. Smart Notification System: Never Miss Critical Updates
Information silos and missed communications can derail school operations. Our enhanced notification system ensures everyone stays informed automatically.
What’s New: We’ve implemented comprehensive notifications covering every aspect of school management:
Academic Management:
- Instant alerts when lesson outline comments are added
- Notifications when teachers are assigned to new classes
- Updates when subjects are assigned to teachers
Enrollment Process:
- Alerts on enrollment application comments
- Reminders about upcoming enrollment exams
- Notifications when applicants are converted to students
Financial Management:
- Automated payment reminders to reduce outstanding fees
- Integration addition/removal notifications
Event Management:
- Event invitation and RSVP tracking
- Timely event reminders (3 days before and day of)
User Management:
- Guardian assignment notifications
- Account status updates
- Access code usage alerts
Student Experience:
Exam timetable and result alerts
Assignment publication notifications
3. Enhanced Assessment Tools
Evaluating student performance is critical, but it shouldn’t consume hours of administrative time.
What’s New: We’ve completely redesigned how assignments, tests, and exams are administered on our platform. The new interface is more intuitive, saves time, and provides a better experience for both educators and students.
Teachers can now:
- Create assessments more efficiently
- Monitor student progress in real-time
- Access comprehensive analytics on student performance
4. Streamlined Support Access
When you need help, you shouldn’t have to search for it.
What’s New: We’ve relocated our support button for better visibility/usability, ensuring you can quickly access assistance whenever needed. Our support team remains available to help you maximize your Shelf21 experience.
5. Data Export Capabilities
Data becomes infinitely more valuable when you can analyze it on your terms.
What’s New: You can now export critical information with a single click, including:
- Guardian information
- Lesson notes
- Subject details
- Teacher data
- Assignment records
- Continuous assessment results
This feature enables easier reporting, analysis, and compliance with educational
requirements.
What’s Coming Next?
We’re already working on our next round of improvements based on your feedback. Have a suggestion? Our product team would love to hear from you. Drop us a note at info@shelf21.com
Experience These Improvements Today
If you’re already using Shelf21, simply log in to access all these new features. If you’re new to our platform, remember that Shelf21 remains 100% FREE for all Nigerian schools.
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