In a digital world where students, parents and teachers are constantly connected to their mobile devices, it is more important than ever for music hubs and services to offer a digital platform that is flexible, user-friendly and future-proof. The new SpeedAdmin Play! is therefore being developed with both Mobile-First and App-First approaches - two complementary strategies that will help music hubs and services optimise their communication with users and staff. At the same time, the user experience for all parties involved is improved through a more intuitive and modern design on both the app and web version.
A Mobile-First Approach means that websites are first designed to work optimally on smartphones and tablets before being adapted to larger screens like computers.
An App-First Approach is about developing a dedicated mobile app where all features and interactions are optimised specifically for a mobile experience.
These two approaches each bring their own benefits, and when combined in SpeedAdmin Play! Music hubs and services get a powerful digital platform that can handle the more complex administration tasks and provide intuitive access to everyday tasks and information.
Today, users expect an easy, fast and accessible digital experience. Most of us use our smartphones to handle everything from daily chores to communication. For music hubs and services, this means that their systems need to be optimised to work effectively on mobile devices so that students, parents and teachers can access the information they need effortlessly. This is a development that is expected to continue and accelerate, placing increasing demands on the way hubs and services communicate.
Benefits of a Mobile-First management system
1. Accessibility for all users - regardless of device
A Mobile-First system ensures that the platform works seamlessly on all devices - whether accessed from a smartphone, tablet or computer. Parents can easily check calendars and schedules, and send and receive messages about their children. At the same time, teachers and administration can quickly update schedules, communicate, or even handle complex tasks like invoicing - all from the device at their fingertips.
2. Easy access for new users
For potential students and parents looking for information about music hubs and services, a mobile-optimised website provides quick and easy access to information without having to install an app. They can find you online, see what you offer, and quickly enrol through the online registration without any technological barriers. This makes it easier to attract new students and facilitate their enrolment.
Benefits of an App-First platform
1. Improved user experience for daily users
An App-First approach provides an optimised and personalised experience for those who use the system daily for the simpler tasks - students, teachers and parents. With an app, users can quickly access their timetables, teaching materials and messages without having to log into a browser. Everything is in one place, making it easy and intuitive to navigate - perfect for students who need to check homework or find their next lesson with a single click.
2. push notifications and reminders
One of the great benefits of an app is the ability to send push notifications directly to users. Music hubs and services can quickly inform about changes in schedules, cancellations, or other important announcements that students, parents and teachers need to know about. This ensures that everyone is updated in real time - without having to check emails or log in to a website.
3. Fast and direct communication
An app enables direct messaging between students, teachers and parents. Instead of having to use external platforms or email, all communication can take place directly in the app. This makes it quick and easy to ask questions, get answers or send reminders. The improved communication strengthens relationships between students, parents and teachers, which can contribute to better student engagement and collaboration. As an added benefit, the app also increases data security and ensures GDPR compliance.
By implementing a system that is both Mobile-First and App-First, services gain a number of benefits that both improve daily administration and increase student engagement in their learning. You get a digital system that is flexible enough to meet the needs of all your users - from the new parent who just wants to enrol their child online, to the busy teacher who needs to quickly update teaching materials throughout the day.
- Mobile-First ensures that your service’s platform is always accessible and user-friendly, no matter what device the user is using.
- App-First creates a more integrated, personalised and efficient user experience for your students, teachers and parents who use the system daily.
- Communication becomes more efficient and streamlined, while data security is strengthened so that both staff and parents can feel confident using the system.
At SpeedAdmin, we are dedicated to helping services optimise their operations and create better user experiences for students, teachers and parents.
Our management system and learning platform is designed specifically to meet the needs of music education, ensuring you always have the best tools at your disposal.
Contact us today for a demo or to learn more about how we can help your service take the next step into the digital future.