Education Spotlight


students and educators transition between classroom and remote learning and are future-proofed for the rigours of a hybrid world. Our new models, including the 14e Chromebook (Gen 2), have USB Type-C ports, which allow flexible docking for easy connection of external devices and support quick charging by providing up to 80% battery in an hour. During the pandemic, we also launched


new Lenovo Hybrid Classroom solutions, a comprehensive portfolio of smarter collaboration technologies. Tey are purpose- built conference solutions that help teachers bridge the gap between virtual learning and classroom experiences. For instance, our TinkSmart Hub is an all-in-one meeting room system that delivers a richer audio experience with four improved speakers and microphones and a smarter single cable mechanism to reduce clutter and facilitate simpler deployment. It is available in Microsoſt Teams Rooms or Zoom Rooms versions. Furthermore, we are utilising emerging technologies, such as


education technology including computers, printers, interactive whiteboards and servers.


“Our


newly launched ConnectEd


Programme is an education channel


programme and our largest investment in the sector to date.”


virtual reality (VR), to bring a whole new immersive experience to learning in schools. Our Lenovo VR Classroom 2 is proof of this. It is a VR solution that provides children with a unique way of giving students the opportunity to immerse themselves in detailed projects, explore new subject matter, and interact and collaborate with others – no matter where they are based.


Please can you tell us more about the rewards offered by the ConnectEd programme and who they are aimed at? Our investment in the ConnectEd programme will be used to make our rewards and initiatives a reality for our channel partners. Tis includes a tech trade in initiative, continuing professional development (CPD) offerings and marketing funds to build opportunities for new partners. Te rewards are aimed at the end- users and will only be available if purchased through our ConnectEd community. Te rewards we offer via the ConnectEd programme also extend


beyond just our channel partners. Every three months we will reward £25,000 to an innovative teaching and learning project designed to further drive education. Schools can directly register a submission through our website and showcase their success in order to receive the financial reward.


Can you tell us more about Lenovo’s tech trade in programme? What are the key features and benefits of this? Sometimes old education technology, anything from projectors, smart boards, tablets and multi format printers can end up being the ‘mistake in the cupboard’. However, alongside our partners, we have worked hard to provide a tangible solution that avoids wasted products. Our tech trade in programme is a fantastic initiative that allows


education institutions to trade in their old education technology and we offer a full tech buy back with guaranteed pricing. Until April 2023, we are currently offering up to 25% of the purchase price when you buy selected products and trade in any piece of qualifying


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Can you tell us more about the training and certification across all education products that channel partners will receive to help staff and students fully capitalise on their Lenovo technology solutions? Our partners in the ConnectEd community will receive comprehensive training and certification across all education products to help staff and students fully capitalise on their Lenovo technology solutions. Lenovo ConnectEd includes access to a fully curated catalogue of the best suppliers and services for


schools.


Can you tell us more about Lenovo’s community support programme called EveryOne In and its focus on tackling digital inequity and what this entails?


Te digital divide is a major problem in the UK and the pandemic only created more inequality as technology was at the forefront of how schools and individuals carried out education. Working with the ConnectED community, we have launched our community support programme called EveryOne In, which is focused on tackling digital inequity. Working in partnership with the charity, United Way, Lenovo will support multiple charities in the UK and Ireland. We have also partnered with multiple charities including Free At


Last, a charity that is having a massive impact in the Birmingham community and offers a variety of support and projects that provide opportunities for people to come together and learn new skills. Tis partnership is supplying technology hub support and devices and community-based skills training for families with no connectivity. We have also partnered with AbilityNet UK, offering support for National Digital Skills coaches and provision of devices for digitally disadvantaged citizens. In addition, we are even allocating £1 from each qualifying


education device that we sell to help local authorities, charities, and educational institutes deliver hardware and expertise to the most vulnerable in the UK. Our ambition is to raise £1m to support digital equity work.


What involvement has Lenovo had with the pilot project, Impact Arts and other charities? Our pilot project was with Impact Arts, a charity in Glasgow that tackles inequalities in Scotland through creative engagement. Te organisation benefited from financial support, devices and employee time to support schools with technical assistance, digital skills training, careers advice and mentoring. By using our relationship with channel partners, we will


accelerate these efforts, identifying and supporting more causes, while giving more time, money and resources to solve issues that have become prevalent during the pandemic. In addition, partners will be able to access funds to support their own community digital equity projects.


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