HP Unveils Comprehensive Education Technology Solutions to Boost Student Achievement

Strategic Insights -

HP has announced a suite of innovative education technology solutions designed to enhance the learning experience for students, teachers, and communities worldwide. The comprehensive package includes cutting-edge assessment technology, hardware products, software bundles, and online educator training courses. This strategic move supports HP's approach to commercial mobility, providing all the necessary technology and services for a full mobile solution.

HP's education technology announcement includes the National Education Technology Assessment (NETA) program, which aims to build sustainable education technology strategies and assess the impact of technology-based interventions in schools. The program will help schools develop the best approaches and establish cultural readiness to maximize student achievement. Additionally, the NETA assessment technology verifies that students are not just attending school, but actually learning and preparing for their future.

HP Education Editions, built for schools and designed for learning, feature toughened designs, serviceable batteries, and a range of multimedia connections. The HP Pro Tablet 10 EE and HP Pro Slate 10 EE Education Edition Tablets are designed to withstand the rigors of schools, with IP52 ratings for dust and moisture, and designed to pass drop tests. The HP ProBook 11 Education Edition notebook is constructed with co-molded industrial rubber, enhancing structural strength while conserving weight.

HP's education technology solutions also include the HP Stream 11 Pro for Education and the HP family of Chromebook devices, which are mobile, affordable, and manageable. These devices harness the power of the cloud and offer up to 8-hours of battery life. HP's Link Technology for Education creates a fully interactive, cost-effective link between the printed and digital worlds, utilizing HP's fleet of augmented reality tools.

Furthermore, HP has announced a new global online course for ministers of education and teachers, HP PISA (Program for International Student Assessment): A Tool for Teaching and Learning, which provides the history, usage, and interpretation of the leading international assessment standard. The online course also offers mini-courses in PISA Math, PISA Science, and PISA Reading to help teachers maximize their understanding of the PISA standards and integrate technology into their instruction in the most effective ways.

Key Takeaways:

  • HP has announced a comprehensive education technology solution package that includes cutting-edge assessment technology, hardware products, software bundles, and online educator training courses.
  • The National Education Technology Assessment (NETA) program will help schools develop sustainable education technology strategies and assess the impact of technology-based interventions.
  • HP Education Editions feature toughened designs, serviceable batteries, and a range of multimedia connections, designed to withstand the rigors of schools.
  • HP's Link Technology for Education creates a fully interactive, cost-effective link between the printed and digital worlds, utilizing HP's fleet of augmented reality tools.
  • HP has announced a new global online course for ministers of education and teachers, HP PISA: A Tool for Teaching and Learning.
  • The online course provides the history, usage, and interpretation of the leading international assessment standard and offers mini-courses in PISA Math, PISA Science, and PISA Reading.

Statistics:

  • HP's education technology solutions include 5 different products: HP Pro Tablet 10 EE, HP Pro Slate 10 EE, HP ProBook 11 Education Edition, HP Stream 11 Pro for Education, and HP family of Chromebook devices.
  • The HP Pro Tablet 10 EE and HP Pro Slate 10 EE Education Edition Tablets have an IP52 rating for dust and moisture and are designed to pass drop tests.
  • The HP ProBook 11 Education Edition notebook is constructed with co-molded industrial rubber, enhancing structural strength while conserving weight.
  • The HP Stream 11 Pro for Education offers up to 8-hours of battery life.
  • HP's Link Technology for Education utilizes HP's fleet of augmented reality tools to create a fully interactive, cost-effective link between the printed and digital worlds.

Sources:

  • M2 PRESSWIRE via COMTEX (Jan 21, 2015)
  • HP Press Release (Jan 21, 2015)