Illumine Features
Platform Features (11)
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Teacher/Student Screensharing
Broadcast teacher or student screens to all or selected groups of students.
Interactive Quizzes
Create and share assessments and quizzes that students can access remotely from their computers.
Presentation Building
Build or edit presentations within the software to share with students.
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Instant Messaging
Communicate privately with individual students to offer help or answer questions.
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Student Assignment Distribution
Assign and distribute homework or classwork to students through the software.
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Student Assignment Collection
Collect and grade student homework and classwork through the software.
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Progress Reporting
Receive detailed reports of student success and progress that can be shared with parents or administrators.
Shared Content Libraries
Share files such as class notes, quizzes, and presentations with students or parents through content libraries accessible through the software.
Chat/Messaging
Communicate using direct chat or messages within the system
Real-Time Monitoring
Active monitoring of systems, applications, or networks
Web Usage Monitoring
Monitor web activity, including visited website URLs, bandwidth consumption, and other related metrics
Functionality (28)
Email marketing
Enables admissions professionals to email students or prospective students from within the tool
SMS Alerts
Allows admissions professionals to send applicants alerts via SMS
Financial Management
Contains task management features designed to improve admissions office workflow
Interview Scheduling
Provides interview scheduling and management functionality
Mobile Application
Provides users with a mobile application to use
Forms Automation
Allows users to create customizable online forms
Marketing Automation
Gives users the ability to design, test, and automate marketing campaigns directly within the tool
Lead Nurturing
Provides personalization tools to help nurture individual leads and personalize the applicant experience
Automated Reminders
Contains automated reminders for admissions staff
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Alumni Management
Tools that help educational institutions or fundraising organizations connect with alumni
Admissions Management
Handle the registration and admission process for existing and new students
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Application Management
Track, manage and store the applications of potential future members, customers or candidates
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Candidate Management
Build, track, and maintain relationships with candidates
Fee Management
Track collected or paid charges for services performed or access granted
Financial Aid Management
Manage information and/or provide updates regarding student financial aid
Forms Management
Store, manage and track all forms in a centralized location
Class Scheduling
Schedule in-person or online classes
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Multimedia
Provides the option to send multimedia messages between parties
Mass Messaging
Allows users to send out messages en masse
Push Notifications
Provides push notifications to users who have received a message
Student Messaging
Allows teachers to send messages to students
Analytics
Compiles data on students’ usage, performance, or other key metrics and displays that data in analytics reports or visual dashboards.
Data Management (4)
Analytical Tools
Provides insight into applicant data via reporting and data visualization tools
Integration APIs
Integrates and/or allows data sharing with other disparate systems
Funnel Management
Provides an overview of the number of applicants at each stage in the admissions process, from prospect to enrolled student
Prospecting Tools
Tools designed to streamline the process of lead generation and management for sales teams
Integration (3)
Message Sync
Syncs messages to multiple platforms including email
LMS Integration
Integrates with learning management system (LMS) software
Classroom Management
Integrates with classroom management software
Financial management (3)
General Ledger
Includes a tool to maintain a general ledger of the institution’s account balances
Accounts Payable and Receivable
Manages accounts payable and accounts receivable
Budgeting
Contains integrated collaborative budgeting tools
Billing (3)
Billing Automation
Automates generating and distributing bills
Payments
Manages bill payments submitted by students and parents
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Reporting (3)
Customized Reports
Produces customized reports and financial statements
Report Exporting
Allows reports to be exported in file formats like PDF and Excel or to other software
Bank Reconciliation
Compare and match accounting/financial records with corresponding bank statements
Agentic AI - Child Care (4)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Lesson Planning
Tool for educators to create, organize, and manage class lesson plans efficiently
Agentic AI - Admissions and Enrollment Management (1)
Multi-step Planning
Ability to break down and plan multi-step processes
Additional Functionality (138)
Blended Learning
Supports learning paths that combine in-person classes with online/virtual courses
Class Scheduling
Schedule in-person or online classes
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Email Management
Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Course Management
Create, organize, and assign courses to users
Student Management
Database of students to track personal information of individuals and families
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Progress Reports
Document and report the progress of ongoing projects
For Classroom
The software is designed for classrooms
Content Management
Handles digital content throughout its lifecycle, from creation and storage to distribution and archiving
Support Audio/Images/Video
Allow media to be embedded in the question or answer options
Progress Tracking
Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Live Chat
Ability to chat online in real time
Transcripts
Export text transcripts for the chat between two or more individuals
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Assignment Management
Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills
Gradebook
Track student's scores and grades on course materials
Student Information/Records
Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration
Tests/Assessments
Create tools to measure student retention of learning material and lessons
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Attendance Management
Manage attendance for classes, shifts, meetings, or events
Skills Assessment
Observe employees over a period of time to gain an understanding of their abilities to perform certain tasks
Learning Management
Organize and track educational activities
Activity Management
Course Authoring
Developing custom training courses for educating employees or for teachers to create courses for their students
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Discipline Management
Allow staff users to manage and track disciplinary interactions with students and to view individual student's discipline records
Records Management
Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Assessment Management
Creation, administration, and evaluation of assessments or tests
Built-in LMS
LMS functionality built-in for content delivery
Collaboration Tools
Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Event Calendar
A list of events with their respective dates
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Student Portal
Remote Access/Control
Access work applications remotely, for when working away from the office and/or traveling
Report Cards
Create, manage, and distribute student reports that document their academic progress and achievements
Real-Time Chat
Engage in direct, instant messaging with customers, users, etc.
For Labs
The software can be customized to be used in individual labs for different subjects
Enrollments/Onboarding
Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Enrollments/Onboarding
Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Customizable Branding
Add customized logos and colors to align with company branding
K-12
Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools
Commenting/Notes
Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Scoring
Automatically calculate score after the assessment
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Self Service Portal
Online portal through which end users can access the system, manage tasks, or obtain information
Drag & Drop
Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
For Higher Education
Software designed for higher education organizations
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Contact Database
Centralized database of stakeholders and their contact information such as names, address, phone number etc.
Milestone Tracking
Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Parent Portal
Portal for parents to see and update childrens' info, track progress & more
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Attendance Tracking
Track the attendance of specific individuals or groups
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Activity Tracking
Track and document all activities across devices, networks, and other systems
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Check-in/Check-out
Track the status of assets and whether they're checked in or out
Document Management
Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location
Enrollments/Onboarding
Manage the enrollment and onboarding of all new members and accepted applications
Certification Tracking
Maintain personal certifications/qualifications
Meal/Nutrition Management
Meal and snack planning, scheduling and distribution
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Incident Management
Manage and track all disruptions and incidents
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Multi-Location
Manage and support multiple locations
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Communications Management
Record and track all relevant internal and external communications
Customer Accounts
Record customer information, purchase history, and other notes
Wait List Management
Record, update and manage waiting lists
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Immunization & Allergy Tracking
Manage updates to member's immunization records and track individual allergies
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Student Information/Records
Create lists of student grades, transcripts, class lists, course schedules, etc. to be shared with instructors and administration
Registration Management
Oversee and coordinate the registration of attendees, visitors, customers, events, activities, etc.
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Role-Based Permissions
Set & manage permission levels based on user roles and restrict access to only authorized individuals
Electronic Signature
Digitally sign online documents
Payment Processing
Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions
Data Security
Protect sensitive data for digital privacy
Alerts/Notifications
Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges
Class Scheduling
Schedule in-person or online classes
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Resource Scheduling
Allocate and manage resources, such as employees, equipment, facilities, and other assets
Records Management
Ability to record, store, update, and retrieve information
Daily Reports
A document that lists daily activities or maintains a record of all events that happened in a day
K-12
Software designed for kindergarten through 12th grade schools
For Schools
Designed to be used by kindergarten, primary, middle, and senior secondary schools.
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Sales Tax Management
Calculation of consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods/services
Contact Management
Manage, organize, and store contact information
For Higher Education
Software designed for higher education organizations
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Accounts Payable
Track money owed to a company's creditors/suppliers
Communication Management
Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat
Financial Management
Plan, manage, and track the financial activities of an individual or organization
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Cash Management
Process of managing an organization's cash resources, including cash on hand, investments, and bank account balances
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Purchasing & Receiving
Workflows that help acquire inventory, issue purchase orders and receive and store items in required quantity
Payment Processing
Accept, record, and reconcile financial transactions
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Fee Management
Track collected or paid charges for services performed or access granted
Refund Management
Oversee the process of issuing refunds
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Tax Calculation
Calculate tax and make deductions on gross income from sources like wages, investments or self-employment
Discount Management
Track products that are for sale at a reduced price or part of coupon promotions
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Fund Accounting
Manage revenue acquired through grants, donations, and other sources (accountability vs. profitability)
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Financial Aid Management
Manage information and/or provide updates regarding student financial aid
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Grant Management
Monitor application statuses, proposals and award funds
Purchase Order Management
Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses
Invoice Processing
Creation, processing, verification, and execution of invoices till the payment is made
Tuition Management
Set and manage tuition fees/payments.
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