Will Evans, Director at Performance Networks discusses how WiFi is transforming the student experienceand delves into mental health, collaboration, concentration and how it’s helping “luxury of choice”
The generation that has never lived life without the internet and easy access to a computer, Gen Z-ers grew up during the ultimate period of digital transformation. They’re now students and pupils and whether it’s school, college or university, WiFi has changed the game of education for them like no other generation has experienced.
From home-learning being more accessible than ever before to research being easy to do without even leaving their bed, education has been accelerated into overdrive with the handiness that is WiFi.
It doesn’t just relate to learning either, but their mental health, their unique needs and ultimately their happiness. After all, they often spend the majority of their waking hours in the learning environment.
The word to “share” has become just as much a verb – to do something – as it has an adjective. Sharing is fundamental to the way we learn – sharing ideas, sharing files and even sharing mobile hotspots. At university, for example, one presentation can be sent to a group who are working on a project, and everyone can edit, comment and share inputs into the document in real-time with full visibility from everyone else. Say goodbye to the person who always bails on meeting for group projects!
Mental health
One in ten children aged between five and 16 have mental health problems. Social media has been flagged up for contributing to mental health problems, but the internet is also one of the main parties helping to tackle the stigma and encourage conversation. Mental health apps, in general, have exploded in the past few years as the mindfulness conversation goes into full swing. From DreamyKid, which helps children to meditate, to Kids Yoga Deck and Breathing Bubbles which helps them with releasing their worries, there is an app for everything. With so many pupils using iPads at school, it is worth teachers setting aside an hour a week for these important apps.
Concentration
We all know that kids can get distracted easily – we all can. The internet can, of course, be one of the main culprits of distraction and procrastination, but that doesn’t mean it should be banished. It can also bring an opportunity to help people to focus. Apps like Forest encourage you to focus, and if they don’t touch their phone while doing their homework they grow tree after tree.
The luxury of choice
There are now far more opportunities for geographically isolated or underprivileged students, ones which can help them to thrive. If they have access to WiFi at home, they can take advantage of Skype language lessons, online training courses, or simply classes being posted online for free. The internet can help more students than ever before to get an education, no matter where they are. If you want to learn about something but can’t afford the hefty tuition fee, the internet can give you a crash course in it through forums, search engines and an abundance of free resources. Self-education is thriving, and universities are taking advantage of this through the online courses. It means that there is still the importance of going to university for careers guidance, networking and life skills, but you also have the freedom to learn no matter where.
We are built to socialise and talk to people, learn from our peers and collaborate. So where does online learning and the luxury of choice come in there? Step forward, virtual reality. By being co-located in a classroom with their peers, once it is in place it will be one step ahead of the normal “online schools” and will take online learning into overdrive. It also means that younger children will be able to access personalised learning through a virtual reality setting, with AI teachers catered to their specific skills. Who knows, maybe one-day information will be uploaded directly into our brains…
Special needs are better catered for
Approximately 15% of the world’s population – or one billion people – have some form of disability. For teachers, having a one-size-fits-all approach to learning is not, and has never been possible, but they have had to make do with limited resources. With new developments, people with special needs can thrive in a way that they never previously have. Assistive technologies like electronic worksheets for dyslexics, phonetic spelling software and virtual social interaction learning for autistic students, technology has helped them to overcome many learning difficulties.
Learning websites like BBC Bitesize have helped students learn for more than a decade, but education now has a new meaning. WiFi and digital mean students can work on the other side of the world from each other and be connected, and a good WiFi solution should never be compromised. If an educational institution has poor or underperforming WiFi, it no longer means that people can’t just access websites. WiFi within education truly enables students to reach a wealth of up to the minute information, share information and collaborate. Most importantly, it allows the institutions to adapt to learner needs and embrace the latest educational resources.
WiFi-enabled classrooms foster collaboration among students and teachers. Through cloud-based platforms, students can work on group projects in real-time, share documents, and communicate seamlessly. This connectivity promotes a more interactive and engaging learning environment.
The result indicates that Wi-Fi usage does not affect student academic performance. Additionally, the study of Wi-Fi hardcore users also found that the usage does not affect students' performance academically.
On the other hand, excessive internet use can have detrimental effects on students' academic performance, personal growth, and behavior. It can lead to distractions, sleep deprivation, poor time management, and a decrease in academic progress.
With the internet, a vast ocean of information is just a click away. We can instantly access news, research, educational resources, and tutorials. This unprecedented access to information has democratized learning and empowered individuals to acquire new skills and knowledge.
The internet has a myriad of advantages for students. It can be used as a source of knowledge and entertainment and as an efficient tool for communication and collaboration. Furthermore, the internet allows students to connect with peers and mentors worldwide, opening up new learning and growth opportunities.
Education. High-speed Internet service is important for students to access quality education and training to be globally competitive. They use the Internet for homework assignments, for research, and to apply to college and trade schools. Students without Internet access at home can fall behind.
The positive effects of the internet on the academic performance of students include improved academic progress and access to a wealth of information and educational resources.
In today's world, a good WiFi connection is important for students in school on their computers or their phones. The internet is used every day in the classroom to do research, take quizzes, and complete assignments. These all require a good connection to WiFi.
Technology provides students with instant access to a vast amount of information and resources. The internet and digital tools allow students to explore various subjects, conduct research, and access educational materials that may not be available in traditional textbooks.
The Internet enables local communities, regions and, nations to develop, attract, retain and, expand job-creating businesses and institutions. It also improves the productivity and profitability of large, small and, home-based businesses and allows them to compete in local, national and global markets.
IoT allows users to implement a learning management system. With the help of it, teachers can remotely structure the educational process, and track the effectiveness of educational programs and students' progress. As for students, they can take courses, tests, and exams at a convenient time and in any place.
A report by the Pew Research Center revealed that 87% of teachers believe the internet has a major impact on their ability to access content, resources, and materials for teaching. Online platforms and digital resources have made education more flexible, enabling students to learn at their own pace and convenience.
Scheduling appointments, from doctor visits to salon bookings, is now just a few clicks away. Streaming platforms provide immediate access to TV shows and movies, changing media consumption. Online banking and digital payment services simplify financial transactions.
International friendships were far easier, online dating was made possible, and people were able to create their own personalised websites to reflect their interests. The internet also began to function as a historic database, storing mind-boggling amounts of publicly accessible data.
In today's world, a good WiFi connection is important for students in school on their computers or their phones. The internet is used every day in the classroom to do research, take quizzes, and complete assignments. These all require a good connection to WiFi.
A WiFi network is inexpensive, easy to install, expandable, offers low latency (better than LMR), and excellent data rates. A wide variety of devices can be made WiFi capable to connect to each other or to the Internet. Many devices such as smartphones have WiFi already installed as standard.
School WiFi networks are attractive targets for snoops and hackers because so many different people use them that they never run out of new targets. They can snoop in on the traffic and get all your social media accounts, credit card numbers, email passwords, etc.
Wireless Internet access enables you to use your laptop or other Wi-Fi enabled devices anywhere in your home, irrespective of type of data you are consuming. By using wireless Internet, your home can support numerous Wi-Fi devices simultaneously, without the need to run Ethernet wires throughout your home.
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