Education
CONNECTING
CLASSROOMS FOR UNIVERSITIES
As the demand for digitally driven learning experiences grows, universities must build a foundation of advanced on-campus connectivity to support modern curriculums that primarily rely on online resources and technology. It’s no longer a want but a need. While new technologies promise to add value to higher education, disparate campus networks may struggle to keep up. Markus Nispel, CTO of EMEA at Extreme Networks, explains how fabric networks such as Extreme Fabric can help.
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igher education institutions are navigating a critical transition where seamless connectivity is the
ultimate goal. A unified, high-performing network has the power to improve the student experience and directly impact student results and enrollment rates. Delivering a technology-first approach provides invaluable benefits to colleges and universities, helping prepare students for a technology-reliant world. While the education sector is shiſting
to this connected and streamlined environment, limitations in digital infrastructure, particularly inconsistent and unreliable connectivity, hinder the full potential of modern learning experiences. To work towards a truly connected classroom
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for students and teachers, colleges and universities must invest in advanced network solutions that support digital learning and ensure seamless connectivity across all areas of the campus, including classrooms, research labs, libraries, lecture halls, and student housing.
Meeting the needs of today’s learners Te rise of digitally native students has brought expectations for flexible, tech- enabled learning experiences. Tink on-demand courses accessible on mobile devices, interactive online discussions, automated note-taking tools, and recorded lectures – these are no longer optional extras but core demands.
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