Educational Transformation in South Australia
The South Australian Department for Education is transforming the learning experience for students and staff across the state. Partnering with Cisco Meraki, they’ve implemented a modernized and reliable network infrastructure that empowers a new era of educational possibilities.
Impact on Regional and Remote Education
This innovative approach is particularly impactful in regional and remote schools across the state of South Australia, which spreads across 7.7 million square kilometres and much of which is remote desert and farmland. Students in Oodnadatta, a small outback town more than 1000km from the nearest capital city, Adelaide, now have access to a vast array of online resources that were previously unavailable. This connectivity fosters collaboration and opens doors to new, and engaging learning methods, expanding the students’ horizons beyond their small town.
Technology Advancements in Action
Operational Efficiency for the Team
The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) team has significantly benefited from the new system, as it has drastically reduced the need for travel to schools for network issues. The team can now remotely log into a dashboard and address problems, reducing lost learning time previously compounded by travel time. Furthermore, the new network has provided unprecedented visibility into data flow and access point density across school networks, allowing the ICT team to identify and resolve issues that previously would have caused network failure due to over-saturation. This level of insight into the network’s performance has been a game-changer for the team.
“Through Cisco we landed on not only the technology solution but also a way forward. We can now focus on just delivering classes and delivering curriculum to students. Having the digital foundation in place, having the right technological foundation in place, and then having those tools that we can support those schools remotely, means that all those kids in those schools aren’t left behind and we can support their learning in ways we’ve never been able to do before.” Dan Hughes, Chief Information Officer, Department for Education, South Australia
Meraki’s Role in Shaping the Future of Education
Cisco Meraki’s solutions are revolutionizing the way South Australian schools operate. By providing a strong foundation through a robust network, they’re paving the way for a brighter future in education.
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Head over to the Cisco Meraki website to learn more about this inspiring partnership and watch the video showcasing this educational transformation.
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