Key points:
- Edtech tools and IT infrastructure are critical in ensuring a seamless HyFlex learning experience for students
- IT leaders must streamline workflows to remain current and competitive
- See related article: IT leaders are critical for a positive student experience
With another academic year in the books, higher education institutions are already gearing up for the fall semester, looking to address challenges of the last year—and improve the flexible learning (HyFlex) experience that’s come to be expected by students and faculty everywhere.
Educational technology has never played a more pivotal role in providing the hybrid learning experience that students require and institutions rely on for overall success. IT teams need to accommodate the integration of in-person and online learning, while supporting a wide range of physical and virtual devices and ensuring security and privacy in complex environments.
With institutional success now relying on providing a modern digital foundation, IT leaders need streamlined workflows in order to overcome current and upcoming edtech challenges.
Let’s explore five strategies and tools education IT departments need to include on their back-to-school checklist to improve and enhance overall efficiency.
1. Granting equal, anytime access to labs and resources
Providing everyone with equitable access to resources, labs, and classes whenever they need it is the first step towards delivering successful blended experiences that meet students’ expectations and enhance their performance.
Nityasha Wadalkar is the Director of Product and Product Marketing at Splashtop.
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