state of education
The state we’re in
Educational establishments from primary to tertiary have faced a multitude of problems in recent years, with the pandemic placing stresses on teachers – and the resources they use – never seen before. As life returns to normal, staff are still combatting problems, but technology can help – if it is utilised correctly. Martin McDermott, development manager and education specialist at TP-Link, says that a common issue faced in schools is outdated infrastructure. “This causes connectivity issues for teachers trying to access learning tools when moving from one building to the next to deliver lessons,” he says. “It is also common for network controllers to become faulty, sometimes leaving half of the campus without wireless coverage. “As schools join forces under multi academy trusts, which allows teachers to roam between schools or deliver lessons virtually across trusts, a strong Wi-Fi connection is critical and presents a unique opportunity for teachers to connect with teachers from other schools to gain different The education sector faces more challenges than ever, as teaching staff look to help children affected by the pandemic, but in the face of ever- tightening budgets. Resellers can help educational establishments to meet these challenges.
Martin McDermott TP-Link
Paul Browne CCS&W
Paul Drew Apprentify
Simon Williams CGI
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