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Top of the class What schools need to look for when investing in this new age of technology Need to know Education has experienced a profound metamorphosis, with digital and blended learning taking centre stage, and it’s a change that’s here to stay. However, these novel learning approaches pose unique challenges for schools – challenges that we understand and are here to help you navigate. Students now need to collaborate securely and at scale with their classmates and teachers. They also need access to inspiring and forward-thinking technologies to prepare them for whatever comes next. Educators must personalise learning for students of all abilities and learning styles, and enable engagement from any location. Simultaneously, school administrators must ensure that all students have equitable access to digital learning, regardless of their backgrounds. School IT teams, meanwhile, need to manage and depl oy devices remotely, minimising the technical issues that ca n eat into crucial teaching time while ensuring that all scho ol, student and teacher data is safe and secure. All this need s to be done while balancing tight IT budgets in the face of reduced funding. Thinking ahead As we navigate this new territory, AI provides innovative ways of supporting digital learning that are hugely beneficial for teachers and students. This may soon become integral to how we teach – so schools need to be forward thinking, and prepare for this eventuality. Generative AI models, for example, can create virtual simulations of a classroom or laboratory, so that students can collaborate and participate in practical learning from any location; a concept that supports online education at scale. Generative AI can also help teachers assess students’ abilities and tailor their learning for a more personalised experience. It can even automate grading, saving teachers a significant amount of time. With this in mind, Dell and Microsoft have reimagined Windows for a new era of the digital classroom, while unlocking AI’s potential. Their goal is to help every student reach their potential by supporting learning, collaboration and creativity in a secure and trusted environment. Scan the QR code to see how Dell can help you adopt the latest technology securely and affordably TECH TALK Dell’s Education Portfolio combines Windows 11 with the latest Microsoft AI solutions. Affordable devices for today’s education Dell’s Education Portfolio enables administrators to stretch their budgets with low-cost devices designed for education that run on intuitive, secure software. Simple to deploy and manage lt’s easy to deploy and manage devices from anywhere – everything from laptops, to immersive Dell Interactive Touch Projectors. Balancing productivity with security Students can work more productively with one-click access to mic controls and Teams – all while protected by the most secure Windows yet, on devices powered by Intel processors. Improving performance and the user’s experience Learners gain forward-thinking technologies. Educators get to personalise learning for all students. IT staff can balance security and cost-effectiveness. POWER UP Windows 11 is the most inclusively designed Windows ever, with greater accessibility and more built-in learning tools and user controls than ever before. When paired with the best-in-class, purpose-built Dell Latitude 3000 Series, students can access learning materials independently, regardless of their ability, income, language, location or identity. Next Generation PA R T N E R C O N T E N T 74 teachwire.net/secondary