Bringing Digital-First Learning Into the Classroom With Enhanced Wireless

Berkshire Arts and Technology Charter Public School (BART) is a public charter school serving nearly 400 students across grades 6-12 in Western Massachusetts. The school’s mission is to provide students with a strong foundation in arts and technology as part of preparation for college.

Challenges

• Wireless infrastructure upgrade to support 1:1 digital learning environment
• Simplified network management to reduce time spent on troubleshooting
• Reliable network that kept new techcentric curriculum online

Extreme Solutions

• Extreme Wireless™
• ExtremeCloud™ IQ
  
  

Results

Better Classroom Experience

• Digital learning enhancements that came online during the pandemic now work seamlessly in the classroom environment
• Students are able to engage with more feature-rich content, including video, interactives, and podcasts

Reliability and Trust in the Network

• Simplified management and network reliability give time to focus on strategic projects like a wireless video distribution platform

Planning for Future Programs

• Amplifying both the technology and arts focused curriculums by providing students access to the latest software and applications
• Support for individualized education initiatives, where students in one class receive tailored instruction and materials delivered digitally