Technology in Education
Technology, in general, and remote access, in particular, are becoming crucial to the field of education, and the COVID-19 pandemic is partially responsible for this. Despite its many negative consequences, it has also changed education significantly. Some of the learnings from that period have helped reluctant education professionals see technology as an ally.
This is confirmed by the “COVID-19 and Education:Positioning the Pandemic; Facing the Future” study. It concludes that teachers’ engagement with technology has increased following pandemic school closures. Mostly, their confidence when it comes to using technology has grown.
This view is confirmed by the “State of Technology in Education” study. 62% of respondents were saying that technology helped them deliver their lessons, while for 37% it made engaging their students easier. IT staff had gained the most confidence when it came to using technology – 35%. And teaching staff were not too far behind – 31%.
Teaching staff’s desire to adopt technology as part of their job was at an encouraging rate, with no less than 51% of respondents had a desire to innovate by using technology as an education tool.
The conclusion is that technology is here to stay in education. And, also, that remote access software is the perfect match for it, as it’s the perfect tool for complete collaboration. Let’s see how.
Real-Time Collaboration in Education
If you plan on offering your students a truly dynamic learning experience, real-time collaboration is a must. The two can’t exist separately. And what better means to that end than remote access software, as it allows students to see your screen as they were sitting in front of your computer?
With remote access software, ideas flow instantly, and collaboration works without interruption. Feedback is provided immediately, so comprehension and information retention are a given.
All this leads to a more interactive and more collaborative learning environment.
Collaboration, with RealVNC Connect
RealVNC Connect remote access software allows seamless collaboration. No matter where students are, they can easily access shared resources, applications and tools. Distance is no longer a factor.
With remote access, educators can deliver lesson and offer students support. They can also engage with them in real-time, for an improved educational experience.
Let’s see some examples of this.
Screen Sharing
This is the most obvious example. Students can screen share in real-time, collaborating on tasks. The teacher can intervene when and as needed.
File Transfer and Sharing
RealVNC Connect’s file transfer feature allows students and teachers to easily share files. RealVNC Connect can also help create a repository of all the essential learning materials. They can sit on a machine on the network, where the teaching staff can update them as needed. That way, everyone will have a single source of truth for lesson materials, rather than older versions circulating via email.
Remote Troubleshooting
Even if most of the lessons are now taught in a classroom, students might find themselves needing help when they’re at home. RealVNC Connect makes it easy for the teacher to access their machine and help them. Quick and easy.
Multiplatform Support
You’re probably wondering how all this is going to work in your school’s BYOD (bring Your Own Device) environment. Your students are using their own devices, so how will they access the machine that has the learning materials and the software you’re using on it? Easy! RealVNC Connect is a truly multiplatform solution, running on pretty much any platform you can think of. This includes Windows machines and Macs, and even mobile devices and Linux machines or Raspberry Pi.
Collaboration in the Classroom
Remote access software can prove to be invaluable even if all your teaching activities happen in a classroom. Just take a look at the example of the Huntsville Independent School District.
Visually impaired students were having trouble following what was happening on the whiteboard. With RealVNC remote access software, they can watch what’s happening on a device at their desk. Children are now more integrated and can work independently.
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But you don’t have to take our word for it! Just take a free trial of RealVNC Connect now and you can see for yourself!
