Why Teacher-Centric Design is Key for EdTech Solutions
At Dive Analytics, we believe that the cornerstone of effective EdTech is a deep understanding of the needs, challenges, and aspirations of teachers. Our solutions are created together with teachers, for teachers, ensuring they are not only functional but also intuitive, impactful, and aligned with the realities of the classroom. This commitment to teacher-centric design is what sets Dive Analytics apart and why our products are trusted by over 10% of Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) schools.
The Importance of Teacher-Centric Design
EdTech solutions are only as good as their adoption rate. No matter how innovative or advanced a technology may be, if it doesn’t resonate with teachers—if it doesn’t simplify their work or enhance their ability to educate—it will likely go underutilised. Teachers are the linchpin of any educational system, and their input is invaluable in designing tools that truly make a difference.
By prioritising teacher-centric design, we ensure that our products are not based on assumptions or guesswork but are built on the insights, feedback, and real-world experiences of educators. This approach helps us create tools that are user-friendly, solve genuine pain points, and integrate seamlessly into the daily routines of teachers.
Dive Analytics’ Commitment to Teacher-Centric Solutions
At Dive Analytics, every product we develop begins with a simple question: How can we make teachers’ lives easier and more productive? This guiding principle has led to the creation of several innovative solutions that have been embraced by schools across Singapore.
Nurture: Empowering Teachers to Support Student Well-Being & Holistic development
Nurture is a prime example of our teacher-centric approach. Designed to empower teachers with the right tools and insights, Nurture enables educators to provide personalised and timely support to potential at-risk students. By harnessing data, Nurture helps teachers identify “silent sufferers”—students who may be struggling but are not outwardly expressing their difficulties. The platform provides a 360-degree overview of each student’s holistic development, allowing teachers to monitor student progress throughout their educational journey.
Nurture was developed in close collaboration with teachers from a local Singapore secondary school who realised the need for a solution that goes beyond academic performance to address the well-being and holistic development of their students. The result is a tool that is not only powerful but also deeply empathetic to the challenges teachers face in supporting their students’ mental health.
Roster: Simplifying Relief Teacher Planning
The tedious task of manual relief teacher planning and assigning relief duties is a common headache for school administrators. Roster, our intelligent system, was designed to alleviate this burden by automating the process and taking into account teachers’ compatibility and workload. Teachers and administrators receive daily notifications and reports to ensure everyone is aligned, saving hundreds of hours that can be better spent on teaching and learning.
Roster was developed with direct input from relief committees of schools who shared their pain points with us. We listened, iterated, and created a solution that drastically reduces the time and effort required for relief teacher planning, making it a favourite among our users.
Enroll: Streamlining the Student Registration Process
The annual student registration can be a logistical nightmare especially for Singapore secondary schools, often involving mountains of paperwork and long queues. This situation is exacerbated with the introduction of full subject-based banding (Full-SBB). Enroll transforms this process by digitising the process, reducing staff manpower by up to 80%, and eliminating the need for hard copy forms. The platform is designed to impress parents with its convenience and efficiency while simplifying the workload for school staff.
Enroll was built in collaboration with school administrative teams who needed a solution that was both intuitive and easy to use by all stakeholders. By focusing on their needs, we created a tool that enhances the registration experience for all stakeholders involved.
Beacon: Supporting Teacher Professional Development
Professional development is essential for teachers, but finding the time and resources to pursue it can be challenging. Beacon is our response to this need, providing a range of tools—from online self-assessments to lesson reflections and discussion forums—that support teachers in their growth journey. Beacon also offers school management valuable insights into their teachers’ proficiencies, learning needs and aspirations, helping foster a culture of lifelong learning.
Beacon was developed in conjunction with teachers who were seeking a more meaningful way to engage in professional development. Their feedback guided the creation of a platform that is not only comprehensive but also aligned with the specific needs of educators.
Conclusion: Designed with Teachers in Mind
At Dive Analytics, we believe that the key to successful EdTech lies in its ability to meet the real-world needs of teachers. By involving educators in every step of our design process, we ensure that our solutions are practical, user-friendly, and truly effective. Our commitment to teacher-centric design is why Dive Analytics continues to lead the way in EdTech innovation, helping schools across Singapore—and beyond—harness the power of technology to enhance both teaching and learning.
By creating solutions together with teachers, we are not just building software; we are empowering educators to do what they do best—teach, inspire, and shape the future.
