Frequently asked questions Q. What’s different about OPENHIVEmle?
OPENHIVEmle is a next generation learning platform. In one fully integrated environment, OPENHIVEmle seamlessly integrates all systems from the MIS, to the portal, VLE, email and parental reporting. Built from the classroom up, focusing on the users first, OPENHIVEmle delivers an unparalleled user experience. A fully hosted and managed service, OPENHIVEmle reduces the costs of managing and delivering a completely integrated ICT solution.
Q. Who might buy OPENHIVEmle?
OPENHIVEmle is ideal for primary and secondary schools, academies, Building Schools for the Future, Clusters, federations and local authorities.
Q. Do I have to buy the full OPENHIVEmle platform?
No OPENHIVEmle is modular in design which means you can pick and choose any module, multiple modules or you can adopt the full suite of products available.
Q. Is OPENHIVEmle hosted or installed?
OPENHIVEmle is a hosted and fully managed solution. The advantage of this for schools and LA’s is that it reduces the costs of managing and delivering a completely integrated ICT solution.
Q. What is included in the full OPENHIVEmle platform? How many modules are there?
There are 9 different services within the OPENHIVEmle platform. This includes a portal, VLE, MIS integration, identity management, parental reporting, email, filtered instant messaging, Single-Sign-On and Microsoft Live@edu services.
Q. Can I just buy your parental reporting solution?
Yes. OPENHIVEmle is modular in design; you can pick and choose any service. Even if you have another learning platform you can adopt one of the OPENHIVEmle services, such as our parental reporting solution.
Q. If I already have a learning platform can I migrate all of the data into OPENHIVEmle?
Yes if a school or local authority has an existing learning platform or VLE, we would be able to migrate and import their data into OPENHIVEmle.
Q. What’s the difference between your portal and the VLE?
Our VLE is specifically for teaching and learning activities, such as assessments, quizzes, assignments etc. Our portal is much more about the entire school community and helping parents, governors, teachers and learners to access information about school activities, meetings. Our Portal can also be used as the school’s or Local Authority’s front facing website.
If your questions have not been answered here, contact us on openhive@i2q.co.uk or call +44 (0)1782 338 254 and we’ll be happy to answer them.