Benefits for Staff — Badminton School

Providing teachers and staff members with their own laptop or Surface has many benefits for staff and the School as a whole:

Enhanced productivity: Access to a dedicated and reliable tool for work-related tasks can significantly improve efficiency and productivity by allowing you to seamlessly work on lesson plans, marking, research, and administrative tasks without having to close down or re-open your applications when moving around School.
Flexibility and mobility: With a personal device, teachers and staff members have the flexibility to work from anywhere within the school premises. You can easily move between classrooms, offices, or meeting rooms without the hassle of carrying multiple files or transferring data between different devices.
Protect your existing way of working: All devices are equipped with USB-C docking capabilities which allows you to connect to your existing monitors, keyboards, and other peripherals to use them just like you do already. It also simplifies the process of connecting to projectors or other audiovisual equipment such as in meeting rooms.
Professional development opportunities: Personal laptops or Surface devices enable teachers and staff members to access online courses, webinars, and professional development resources. They can easily participate in virtual training sessions, collaborate with educators from other schools, and stay updated with the latest educational trends and practices. This promotes continuous professional growth and supports the overall improvement of teaching and administrative skills.
Data security and privacy: Personal devices support modern authentication methods such as Windows Hello to allow facial recognition, pin codes or finger print recognition to reduce the reliance on passwords that can be easily compramised.
Technological literacy and integration: Providing personal devices encourages staff to become more comfortable and proficient with technology. This fosters technological literacy and ability to integrate digital tools into your teaching methods and administrative tasks. By utilizing devices for daily work, staff members can effectively model and demonstrate the benefits of technology to students, enhancing the overall educational experience.
Equity and inclusivity: Ensuring that every teacher and staff member has their own device promotes equity in access to technology. It eliminates disparities and ensures that all staff members have equal opportunities to utilize digital resources and tools for professional growth and productivity. This contributes to a more inclusive and fair educational environment.
Cost-efficiency: While implementing a staff 1 to 1 device scheme may initially involve an investment, it can result in long-term cost savings. It eliminates the need for shared devices or reliance on outdated equipment, reducing maintenance and upgrade costs. Furthermore, digital workflows and reduced paper usage can result in savings on printing and storage expenses.