“When am I ever going to use this in real life?” It’s a question that
has stymied educators for generations as they struggle to demonstrate
the relevance to students of facts and formulas drawn from decades-old
textbooks. RGS, a business unit of Avnet,
Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
is helping school districts across the U.S. transform their approach to
education and inspire students to take on more complex challenges, to
collaborate better and to see greater context in their daily assignments
by introducing high-performance learning devices and dynamic new
curricula to the classroom with its SmartStart in-classroom digital
learning pilot program. RGS will be presenting highlights from
successful SmartStart pilots at the upcoming International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference, June 28-July 1 at the
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia.
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At RGS booth #1363, ISTE attendees can learn more about how, in less
than six months, RGS’ SmartStart in-classroom pilot program has helped
schools across the U.S. to quickly and tangibly determine the value a
1:1 digital learning deployment offers in improving learning outcomes
and preparing students with 21st century skills for lifelong success.
RGS SmartStart allows schools to test out several aspects of RGS’
digital learning portfolio, for a minimal cost, before investing in a
large-scale deployment.
The individual elements of the SmartStart solution are drawn from RGS’
existing selection of education technologies and classroom support
services, including the RGS Windows® Wi-Fi Learning Device
and RGS Education Chromebook, both purpose-built for education; and the
RGS Classroom Game Server, optimized for game-based learning with the
popular MinecraftEdu© game. The program also includes access
to a comprehensive range of training and professional development
options and modular classroom support such as web filtering and related
teaching resources.
“The RGS SmartStart pilot gives schools the chance to test drive an
integrated approach to digital learning that includes purpose-built
digital learning technology, comprehensive services, as well as content
and learning management resources with less risk and instant
student/teacher feedback,” said Scott MacDonald, vice president and
general manager, RGS. “Another benefit of the pilots is that we have
been able to quell educator concerns that giving students laptops would
only add to the classroom distractions. To date, our pilots have
demonstrated that these devices, combined with appropriate curricula,
are awakening students’ curiosity and creativity. It’s been amazing to
see how, with the right tools, classrooms can quickly become incubators
for both the technical and cognitive skills today’s youth need for
lifelong success.”
RGS will also offer ISTE attendees the opportunity to hear from subject
matter experts from Intel, Agilix and MakersFactory, as they discuss
topics including the impact of Moore’s Law on Ed Tech, tips and tricks
for educator professional development, and the benefits of gaming
applications, such as MinecraftEDU, in the classroom.
RGS’s digital education portfolio targets the growing need among school
districts today to transform traditional classrooms into interactive,
technology-enabled learning environments that are more student centered
and engaging.
For more information, meet RGS representatives at ISTE booth #1363 or
visit the RGS website at http://avnetrgs.com.
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About RGS
RGS, a business unit of Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT), is a solutions
integrator adept at tailoring hardware, software and a full suite of
lifecycle services designed to meet the unique needs of customers across
a wide range of end-market segments. RGS works to solve the business
challenges of OEMs, independent software vendors (ISVs) and channel
partners, resulting in better cost optimization, deeper market
penetration and accelerated sustainable growth for those customers. RGS
leverages a wide array of innovative technologies from leading
providers, as well as a portfolio of standard and customizable servers
and purpose-built appliances developed in-house. RGS operates within the
Avnet Electronics Marketing Americas business region of Avnet, Inc. More
information about RGS can be found at www.avnetrgs.com.
About Avnet, Inc.
Avnet, Inc. (NYSE: AVT),
a Fortune 500 company, is one of the largest distributors of electronic
components, computer products and embedded technology serving customers
globally. Avnet accelerates its partners' success by connecting the
world's leading technology suppliers with a broad base of customers by
providing cost-effective, value-added services and solutions. For the
fiscal year ended June 28, 2014, Avnet generated revenue of $27.5
billion. For more information, visit www.avnet.com.
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