Improving the Classroom Experience with Increased Bandwidth

The United States educational system is in the midst of transformational change due to widespread adoption of technologies, including video, mobile devices, and cloud services. Given the enormous potential of these technologies to improve educational outcomes, schools and libraries across the nation want to do more, not less, with technology.

Other nations are making major investments in digital education, and if the U.S. does not make appropriate investments, it risks falling behind. One of the keys to providing the skills necessary to help our students compete is providing quality Internet access to our students.

Today, 80% of schools and libraries believe their bandwidth does not meet their current needs, with most schools having less than one megabit per second, according to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) report. The nonprofit EducationSuperHighway further explained that a typical public school has about the same bandwidth of a single family home. The difference is that public schools have hundreds or more users vying for the same Internet access, which deteriorates performance for everyone.

It’s no secret that fundamental changes in the way that teachers teach and students learn are underway. Some schools and districts are abandoning print textbooks for their digital counterparts, watching lectures at home and doing collaborative study in the classroom, while others are connecting with students, teachers, and subject matter experts across town, across the country, or across the world.

These changes have created a tipping point in education. It is critical to improve the classroom experience with increased bandwidth and wireless network technologies in order to:

• Deliver a media-rich, robust digital learning experiences for students
• Prepare students for a global environment
• Level the playing field for rural students
• Improve professional development to increase skills of teachers
• Enable online learning
• Support collaboration with teachers across districts, states, and nations

Increasing broadband is no longer a luxury, but a necessity to connect with both students and parents in and out of the classroom. To help educators do their jobs more effectively and efficiently, President Barack Obama’s goal is to have 99% of students connected to superfast Internet within five years. The FCC is weighing changes to the already current E-rate Program in order to increase connectivity in schools.

It is clear that technology innovation is changing the classroom and the very notion of learning itself. If you are interested in improving your wireless network, contact CTS Cabling and one of our expert Wi-Fi technicians will get your questions answered today. Our cable contractors in Phoenix and throughout the Valley have unmatched experience and knowledge. Whether you’re looking to increase bandwidth at home or in the classroom, our Wi-Fi technicians are experienced and ready to answer your wireless network questions. Wi-Fi technicians at CTS Cabling are highly educated in all areas of wireless network installation, including Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) and fiber optic installation. With the top Wi-Fi technicians in the Valley, customer service is our number one priority. To learn more about CTS Cabling and our innovative services, such as mobile data offloading, increasing wireless network bandwidth, or to speak with an experienced cable contractor in Phoenix, call 877-685-2626 or contact us online.