GECO BES: An operational software for the support teacher

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In today's schools, the problem is rarely a lack of digital tools. Tablets, software, and platforms are now present in many classrooms. The challenge is finding tools that actually work in everyday classroom life , without requiring hours of preparation or advanced technical skills.

For a support teacher this means something very concrete:

have already structured tools available , usable immediately, which help the student work on basic skills and autonomy, without isolating him from the class group or transforming each activity into a case in itself .

GECO BES fits into this context , a digital solution designed for students with DSA and other Special Educational Needs and for the teachers who support them in their daily work at school.

What is GECO BES (in simple words)

GECO is a compensatory software developed by Anastasis , designed primarily for primary school and early learning. It was created to support reading, writing, and study organization through guided and progressive activities.

The GECO BES version is specific for schools and includes:

• the GECO software

• a BES Resource Library with ready-made materials

• the GECO Activity app , which allows you to carry out activities in a guided and immediate way

  
  

In practice, it is not just "a program", but an integrated work system that combines digital tools and educational content already designed for teaching use.

Why it can be useful for the support teacher

GECO BES responds to a very widespread difficulty: transforming compensatory tools into stable educational routines , and not into occasional activities used only in emergencies.

It is especially useful when:

• the student struggles with basic automatisms (reading, writing, comprehension, organization)

• it is necessary to reduce the cognitive load of deliveries

• we want to work on autonomy in studying , even gradually

• the support teacher needs ready , adaptable and observable materials

  
  

The added value lies in the structure : GECO does not ask the teacher to "invent everything", but to choose, dose and accompany, maintaining control of the educational path .

Areas of use at school

GECO BES can be included at different times of the school day, without disrupting the classroom organization:

• individualized activities during small group work

• guided study in co-presence

• reinforcement of basic skills

• preparation for assignments or tests

• moments of reworking and consolidation

  
  

It is particularly effective when used regularly , even for short sessions, because it allows the student to recognize a predictable and familiar structure.

Operational sheet – GECO BES for support

Area of intervention

• basic learning

• guided study

• organization and autonomy

  
  

Educational objectives (examples)

• reduce attentional dispersion

• support understanding of deliveries

• promote continuity and predictability

• strengthen operational autonomy

  
  

Recommended use

• short sessions (10–20 minutes)

• insertion into fixed routines (same time, same structure)

• alternation between digital activity and analogical reworking (oral, written, graphic)

  
  

Role of the support teacher

• select a few activities at a time, consistent with the objectives

• mediate the digital experience by connecting it to real classroom situations

• observe changes (time, autonomy, participation)

  
  

Inclusive arrangement

The tool truly works when it is not confined to the screen : digital activity must prepare, facilitate, or support real participation in classroom life, not replace it.

Three practical examples of use in the classroom

1. Startup routine: “I get ready to work”

At the beginning of the morning or of a class:

• short structured activity

• goal anticipation

• guided verbalization

  
  

Why it works: It reduces anxiety, increases predictability, and helps the student “get into the task” with greater confidence.

2. Guided study: “one step at a time”

During the study:

• activities on GECO

• short break

• oral or visual rephrasing of what has been done

  
  

Why it works: It turns exercise into learning and helps consolidate, reducing the feeling of overload.

3. From digital to the classroom: "I'll explain it"

The student prepares a content with the support of the software and then:

• he tells it to a friend

• he exposes it to the small group

• returns it with a map or diagram

  
  

Why it works: It promotes participation, self-esteem, and generalization, shifting the focus from the medium to the skill.

GECO BES and educational planning

GECO BES can be inserted:

• in the objectives of the PEI

• in the documentation of compensatory strategies

• in the observations on the level of autonomy and participation

  
  

It does not replace the educational relationship, but it can lighten the teacher's operational load and make progress more visible over time.

Limits and precautions to consider

Like any digital tool:

• it is not an “automatic” or definitive solution

• requires a clear educational direction

• it must be integrated with analogical and social activities

  
  

Furthermore:

• The software is designed especially for primary school and early learning

• It is necessary to check technical compatibility and licensing modalities at the institution level

How to understand if it's the right tool for you

Before adopting, ask yourself:

• Do I need structured, ready-to-use materials to include in my daily practice?

• Can I insert it into stable routines that are recognizable for the student?

• Can I connect it to clear, observable educational objectives?

• Can I observe and document changes over time?

  
  

If the answer is “yes” to most of these questions, GECO BES is a concrete ally in your daily work, especially in contexts where continuity is a challenge.

Conclusion

The question is not: which software is best .

The question is: does this tool help me get students to participate more, with less effort and more autonomy?

When used with educational intention, GECO BES can become this:

concrete support that reduces barriers and makes digital a bridge to inclusion , not an escape route from the classroom.

Discover GECO BES on the official website of: Anastasis

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