Wireless Education Solutions
Improve classroom communication with wireless networks. WiFi coupled with Broadband
internet improves teacher/learner communication, enables better use of
room and computing resources by revolutionising the use of the
internet.
What can WiFi do for you?
Difficulty in booking ICT facilities? Wireless Networks (WLANs) give you freedom
to use technology within the classroom. WLANs are the most cost
effective way of extending the reach of the school network into new
areas, increasing the number of simultaneous users and enabling
multiple use of classrooms. It enables teachers and learners to have
access to information and courses wherever they are. WiFi via Broadband backhaul provides unmetered, reduced cost, 24/7 internet connections at high speeds, shared by all mobile users. The key features for schools, colleges and universities are:
WiFi gives mobile accessibility
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| Better use of resources: dedicated ICT rooms are no longer needed |
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Enables roaming across a classroom, building, campus, between facilities
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Liberates users; no dial-up, no plugs, no wires, up to 54Mbps within
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Benefits include:
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Better collaborative working among learners |
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Save continual fixed PC upgrade costs: |
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Improved delivery of course material, delivered online in real time
Learner faces tutor
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• fewer laptops required as “carts” can be moved to classroom
• shift PC purchase to learners |
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More personal and individual teaching
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Fixed wiring is expensive to install and maintain |
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More learner initiative
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• between buildings
• within buildings |
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Administrative burden reduced as access is unified |
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Better use of fixed facilities by roaming users |
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Greater satisfaction from learning
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• libraries, classrooms become multi-use |
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