24 Apr 2013 Digital Communication in Education

Today’s lecture theatres, project spaces and classrooms are very different working environments to those of the past decade. The vast majority of students own a smartphone, laptop, tablet or portable computer and the increasing pressure to utilise said technology during their secondary & tertiary education is having a significant impact on campus infrastructure.

The ongoing Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) demands of today’s tech-savvy students are already having an impact on mobile service providers, and with the imminent arrival of 4G technology on British shores the demand for high speed data networks is only going in one direction. Within the realm of education and it’s establishments, the same rules apply. However, it’s down to the planning department and technology buyer(s) to ensure their students are well-connected.

Wireless Networks at University

For anyone who has attended or simply visited a British University, you will know how busy a place they can be. Students, lecturers, prospects and visitors are all constantly on the move, travelling to and from classrooms and lectures each and every day. Whilst smartphones and 3G networks may cater for email and social media on the move, connecting to the web via laptops or mobile devices often require fast and secure connections to research, work and manage course material.

Not only is the demand for a fast & secure internet connection on the rise, but it’s impact on productivity, output and overall University management is becoming increasingly important. Students expect to be in range of campus Wi-Fi in the classroom, cafe, common room and even their student halls, not just in the library. Some Universities have even installed Wi-Fi technology to serve its students on busses and trains to ensure efficient and effective working environments are available anywhere.

The overwhelming demands on University infrastructure is an increasing issue in the education sector and communications providers are often a good place to start. If you would like to learn more about University Wi-Fi technology and discuss your project, get in touch with Purdicom today.