technology in education
Leading from the front
Increasingly education establishments are using greater amounts of technology, from hardware such as laptops to communication tools and more – and this is only going to grow in the coming years and presents a wealth of opportunities for resellers.
The pandemic showed how important tech and communication devices are to education establishments and while teaching at all levels is now mostly back to normal, demand for these products remains high.
As Mark Whitfield, director of school sales at Stone, A Converge Company, notes the education sector is looking to diversify the way learning is approached through the technologies available. “While there has always been a huge demand for end user devices within the sector, institutions are now looking to improve infrastructure, audio visual solutions, networking, software and security,” he says. “With more modern technology within infrastructure, education can also now begin to access remanufactured and refurbished items to help with budgets. Everything is about pace, speed and accuracy in today’s learning environment.
“The pandemic showed us that mixing up traditional education methods with more flexible tech-led approaches can result in increased student engagement so it’s not surprising that we’re seeing more schools adopt ‘blended learning’ models. “In addition, we’re seeing more schools implement micro-learning models to make the most of digital materials and faculty are wanting more access to learning analytics tools and programs to help them create tailor-made teaching strategies to enrich the education of their students.”
Rachel Rothwell regional director, UK&I Zyxel Networks
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