Prioritising Internet access to support modern learning
Education Incorporated, a boutique school specialising in personalised learning and innovative education, has partnered with Adaptive Technologies. The collaboration aims to provide uncapped, stable and high-speed Internet access throughout the school, empowering students and staff with seamless connectivity.
The importance of reliable Internet in schools
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the significant digital divide in education worldwide, with millions of students unable to access online learning resources. In South Africa, over 80% of schools remain unconnected for teaching and learning purposes, leaving millions of students without vital digital resources. This digital exclusion has long-term consequences on students’ academic progress and their future prospects in an increasingly digital economy.
The partnership between Education Incorporated and Adaptive Technologies addresses a critical need in South African education by recognising the essential role of reliable Internet connectivity in delivering modern education.
Empowering learning
Education Incorporated believes in the transformative power of digital learning and has consistently prioritised personalised education and neurodiversity support. With uncapped, stable and high-speed Internet access, Education Incorporated is creating a future-focused learning environment, bridging the digital divide and fostering an inclusive and dynamic educational experience.
Principal Gershom Aitchison emphasises, “Reliable Internet access is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Our previous ISP partner grew over time, so their personalised support became less and less. Choosing Adaptive Technologies – a smaller, privately owned reseller – has brought back the personal touch. Our partnership ensures our students have seamless access to digital resources, empowering them to achieve their full potential.”
Access to information and digital tools has revolutionised learning, especially for neurodiverse students. Whether they have dyslexia, auditory processing disorder, ADHD or dysgraphia, high-quality Internet access and innovative digital resources empower these students to achieve far greater academic success. Voice-to-text and text-to-speech tools enable them to engage with content more easily, while visual learning resources such as interactive diagrams and videos support their understanding of complex concepts.
How high-quality Internet access transforms learning
Adaptive Technologies’ high-speed Internet access also allows students to benefit from personalised learning programmes that tailor content to their needs and allow them to work at their own pace. By offering tailored support and interactive learning opportunities, Education Incorporated empowers every student to thrive in an inclusive, connected environment.
- Enhanced collaboration – Students can collaborate on projects in real time, share documents and improve their teamwork skills.
- Personalised learning – Teachers can tailor lessons and provide differentiated instruction through various online resources.
- Global connectivity – Virtual field trips, guest lectures and communication with peers worldwide enrich the learning experience.
- Digital literacy and workplace skills – Students develop essential digital skills for the modern workplace, including research, collaboration and responsible online behaviour.
- Accelerated project completion – With access to rich online databases, students can efficiently conduct research and meet project deadlines.
Investing in the future of education
Adaptive Technologies is a dynamic IT company with a passion for modern, reliable solutions. Understanding the importance of high-speed, uncapped Internet access for schools and colleges, it has launched a pilot sponsorship project with Education Incorporated to address the digital divide. Operating remotely reduces overhead costs and offers comprehensive back-office support.
Alaina Jaftha, project manager at Adaptive Technologies, adds: “We consider our service providers and suppliers as integrated partners of our business, enhancing the quality of our service to clients. Partnering with Education Incorporated aligns perfectly with our vision of modern, inclusive education.”
Moving forward together
The partnership between Education Incorporated and Adaptive Technologies exemplifies the power of collaboration between educational institutions and tech companies. By prioritising uncapped, stable and fast Internet access, they are bridging the digital divide and setting new standards for digital learning environments in South Africa.
Education Incorporated’s students will now have seamless access to a world of knowledge, allowing them to explore new ideas, develop essential digital literacy skills and prepare for success in the modern economy.
