Bringing Digital-First Learning Into the Classroom With Enhanced Wireless
Published: July 30, 2022
Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School (BART) is a public charter school serving nearly 400 students across grades 6-12 in Western Massachusetts. The school’s mission is to provide students with a strong foundation in arts and technology as part of preparation for college.
Challenges
- Wireless infrastructure upgrade to support 1:1 digital learning environment
- Simplified network management to reduce time spent on troubleshooting
- Reliable network that kept new techcentric curriculum online
'If a student's test fails due to tech difficulties, there are real-world implications to that, so that it was nice to have an infrastructure back in place that just met everything I threw at it."
Extreme Solutions
- Extreme Wireless™
- ExtremeCloud™ IQ
Results
Better Classroom Experience
- Digital learning enhancements that came online during the pandemic now work seamlessly in the classroom environment
- Students are able to engage with more feature-rich content, including video, interactives, and podcasts
Reliability and Trust in the Network
- Simplified management and network reliability give time to focus on strategic projects like a wireless video distribution platform
Planning for Future Programs
- Amplifying both the technology and arts focused curriculums by providing students access to the latest software and applications
- Support for individualized education initiatives, where students in one class receive tailored instruction and materials delivered digitally