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There’s growing pressure on educational organisations in the UK to realise the power of technology. However, an innovative approach to technology and connectivity doesn’t have to be led solely by educational organisations. Companies like TalkTalk Business offer solutions that benefit learning spaces and most importantly, students – supporting current digital learning opportunities and their future potential.
Why should technology and connectivity providers like TalkTalk Business play a role in shaping and innovating the future of education? Because connectivity and complex IT solutions are more important than ever.
The average primary school has nearly 300 pupils, and a high school averages nearly 1,000 pupils. As student numbers grow, so does the demand on the network. This is where bandwidth and new technologies, and not just speed, comes into play.
As technology evolves, it’s crucial that educational facilities stay ahead. In this article, we break down the roles technology and connectivity providers can take to increase digital opportunities for students.
Enhancing Digital Literacy with Great Connectivity
Digital literacy is crucial in almost every aspect of daily life. As students advance from primary school to university, a significant portion of learning experience will be online. How can schools without future-proofed connectivity, which prevents them from fully embracing educational technology, equip their students with the necessary skills for these demanding learning environments?
Keeping up with the capacity and operational requirements of online applications and educational platforms is vital.
A trusted and resilient connection can enhance digital literacy by providing students with consistent access to online resources and tools. It provides the foundation for interactive and engaging learning experiences.
Providing Collaborative Opportunities for Students
The integration of collaborative learning models with supportive educational technologies suggests that the future of teaching will be more interactive. Whether it’s digital whiteboards, file sharing platforms or classroom management apps – new technologies encourage digital participation.
This type of collaboration, and the increase in data transfer, is best supported with high-bandwidth connectivity, and ideally a cloud-managed network. Being able to centrally manage your network services through a cloud-based dashboard means you can access it anywhere at any time.
Ensuring Connectivity Safety
With cloud adoption and digital transformation on the rise, safeguarding sensitive student records and data is a top priority. To keep students safe against digital threats, a proper infrastructure needs to be in place.
TalkTalk Business can help provide the tools and infrastructure to help:
- Secure your network and prevent attacks that cause downtime and disrupt learning
- Block access to harmful or dangerous digital content
- Proactively monitor students’ digital activity while using IoT or organisation owned technology
Can Your Connectivity Provider Help Tackle Digital Poverty?
A report from the Digital Poverty Alliance found a growing disparity in technology access between affluent and less well-resourced schools. The report revealed that only 53% of teachers in schools with many low-income students had adequate digital infrastructure.
Good quality, future-proofed connectivity solutions can help bridge this divide. When an educational facility provides modern connectivity that supports the digital learning environment, students can thrive.
There are many ways to improve in-school connectivity. A future-proofed leased line provides a reliable, dedicated internet connection, coupled with well-placed Wi-Fi access points means there should be no barriers to online learning. For establishments with multiple sites setting up a SD-WAN is an ideal option.
Connectivity from TalkTalk Business
Education in the UK is evolving. TalkTalk Business can ensure that your institution stays at the forefront of this digital evolution with underlying network infrastructure that’s backed by business-grade support, 4-hour fix time SLAs and the routers and technology you need.
Together, we can provide the best possible learning experience for students. You can procure our services through frameworks including:
- Network Services 3 (NS3) Framework (RM6116)
- G Cloud 13 Framework (RM1557)
- Gigabit Capable Connectivity DPS (RM6095)
TalkTalk Business in September 2024
This September, your institution could kickstart the new academic year with TalkTalk Business and benefit from huge savings in the process. For a limited time only, TalkTalk Business have offers across their range of their connectivity solutions, including up to 20% off their dedicated internet access service that would be perfect for your educational facility. Unlock your institution’s potential with the ultimate solution in business connectivity.
Head to https://business.talktalk.co.uk or call 03330 604 070 to find out more! T&Cs Apply
20% off Local Access Ethernet zones and exchanges for 1Gb and 10Gb bearers only – 5 years only.Excess Construction Charges may be applicable. Discounts unavailable for in contract Ethernet customers. Subject to availability and survey. All prices exclude VAT. Offer ends 30/09/24
