Education spotlight
How technology is helping to engage students, wherever they work
Matt Waring, Education Channel Manager at Logitech discusses the role of edtech in: Enhancing collaboration between students and teachers, Improving comfort through ergonomic design and Encouraging active learning by equipping students with the tools to be creative with how they learn.
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ack in February the 22nd marked Digital Learning Day, which draws attention to the advancements made in the education
sector towards creating more comprehensive and personalised learning opportunities for students. EdTech has been central in supporting this move, helping to transform the student experience. With hybrid learning becoming the standard
model of delivering education over the past two years, technology has been essential in supporting this. At first, schools and universities required tools that simply allowed education to continue. Now, needs have advanced towards technology that helps to provide an experience that replicates in-person teaching as closely as possible. Demands for technology are higher than ever. Educators are
now looking to invest in solutions not just for the now, but for the classrooms of the future. Tis includes technology that creates engaging experiences for students, no matter where they’re working from, by delivering content in new and creative ways that will inspire a love for learning.
Communication, collaboration and connection Whether students are at home or in the classroom, they need to be able to easily collaborate, develop relationships, share resources and take part in discussions with teachers and peers. Tis can’t be achieved without quality audio and video. For personal workspaces, quality headsets help to block out
background noise and distractions, and webcams facilitate face- to-face interaction as if students were working together in the classroom. External webcams are especially useful when learning in dim lighting conditions, as they help to keep the image light and clear, unlike integrated laptop cameras. Tis means students can work throughout the day flexibly and easily collaborate with their teachers and peers. Advanced video-conferencing solutions in classrooms are also
helping to promote interaction, boost engagement and enhance digital learning. AI-powered whiteboard cameras for example are giving teachers a new means of sharing content with their remote students, helping to deliver a learning experience that captures the imagination and mirrors in-person learning as closely as possible. Comfort from head to toe
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When learning remotely, workspaces can be varied, with students oſten setting up wherever is free in the home and using their own equipment. However, long hours using a set up that isn’t designed to support them can take a toll on the body - with injuries such as repetitive strain a potential risk. It’s important that students are comfortable so
they can maintain attention throughout the school day without distraction. Technology with ergonomic influences is helping to do just this. For example, ergonomic mice mould to the hand, supporting the thumb and wrist. Tere are also options for keyboards
to be split, which allow arms and wrists to rest naturally and reduce stress on neck and shoulder muscles too. A more natural posture leads to a quantifiable reduction in muscle activity – meaning students can work just as productively while putting less stress on their bodies.
Putting students’ preferences first in their education No student is the same, and each one has a learning style that’s specific to them. Offering student’s alternate tools to get creative can counteract a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to education, and encourages active learning by making the overall experience more enjoyable. Taking a more personalised approach to learning ensures that
students stay engaged, wherever they are learning. Technology, such as interactive tablets and pens, are helping to empower students and give them control over their learning. Trough this, students are given the ability to visually organise their knowledge and thoughts in a way suited to them, whether that be through notes, drawings or diagrams. By giving students the means to be more intuitive with how they learn, this helps to unlock the joy in learning, helping them to really take in and process information.
Delivering digital learning experiences for the future Te benefits of hybrid learning are clear, giving students and teachers the flexibility to teach and learn in new and exciting ways. However, the right technology is needed to fully maximise this opportunity. Aſter two years of digital learning, trends will continue to move towards quality solutions that deliver high standards of education. With the right tools in place, both students and teachers are given the means to reach their full potential.
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