Education Blog

By what grade do you think the average child is versed in how to order films from Netflix via the TV in their living room, video chat on a smartphone or get homework help on the Internet? Middle school at the latest, I’d say. So, it’s not surprising that schools are looking for ways to make classrooms more interactive now that many kids are increasingly solving problems and finding resources with technology at home.

In Dell terms, a Connected Classroom is “a comprehensive ecosystem of technology supporting the delivery of learning.”  Taking a closer look at that concept and knowing that a robust school technology infrastructure and meaningful professional learning are in place is one way to see the breadth of the work from Dell in action.

Dell has helped turn more than 100,000 classrooms worldwide into interactive learning environments. More than 12,000 connected classrooms over an 18-month period were setup recently in just Australia.  

You can also hear what students and educators have to say about their experiences in this video. At the video’s 2:19 mark, teacher Paula Thomas talks about how the technology has encouraged her students to become more engaged and proactive about their studies.  The result for her is more time to work with kids who need extra attention because the bulk of the class is able to keep on task. I can’t think of a teacher who doesn’t wish he or she could squeeze more time.

The Dell Education site  has more information on the resources available to make classrooms interactive. The Dell Connected Classroom FAQ video has more information on how Dell adapted warranties, support and even hardware can meet the specific needs of classrooms —from remote sites in the outback of Australia to metropolitan Sydney and beyond.