July 12, 2019
Discover how Loudoun County Public Schools boosted device utilization and security for personalized learning using Absolute’s endpoint protection and tracking.
K-12 schools across the country rely on technology to further individualized learning but quantifying the efficacy of this effort and maintaining the fleet of devices that one-to-one computing requires comes with unique challenges. With funding opportunities on the decline, schools are increasingly challenged to prove that technology has had a meaningful impact on student outcomes. Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is the third largest school division in the Commonwealth of Virginia with more than 78,000 students in 89 facilities. In order to support their personalized learning initiative, the district invested heavily in a one-to-one program for students and staff, adding thousands of devices for use in-classroom, at home, or by teachers who travel.
In order to secure the budget for the purchase of tens of thousands of devices, Dr. Rich Contartesi, CIO for LCPS, was tasked with demonstrating device utilization rates, no matter if the device was on or off the school network, to drive consensus that teachers did need a laptop and that students were benefiting from using laptops in the classroom. The Board also needed assurances that security of sensitive data and device theft recovery were prioritized to safeguard the investment in these devices.
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Using Absolute, LCPS was able to provide quantitative information on device utilization rates right away. With security in mind, LCPS chose to purchase Dell laptops, which are protected from the factory with Absolute Persistence. Out of the box, these devices are able to withstand tampering and may be tracked no matter where they travel. With Absolute, the LCPS IT team now receives automated alerts on anomalies, so they can focus on reviewing potential security issues and taking action to ensure endpoint protection and data privacy. “We were able to provide the board with quantitative information about device utilization that derives consensus so the budget could be approved. Also, peace of mind with security, privacy and theft recovery,” Contartesi said. With Absolute, LCPS now has peace of mind of endpoint security, device theft recovery and data privacy. They have minimized their risk and increased the value and utility of their devices.
Learn more about how Absolute enables personalized learning at Loudoun County Public Schools by minimizing risk and increasing device utility.
As K-12 schools face increasing pressure to demonstrate the effectiveness of technology in the classroom, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) has leveraged Absolute’s solutions to ensure the security, utilization, and recovery of their devices. By tracking device usage both on and off the network, LCPS has been able to provide concrete evidence of the value these devices bring to their personalized learning initiative.
With Absolute Persistence, the district’s Dell laptops are tamper-proof, ensuring that the devices remain protected no matter where they are. Automated alerts help the IT team identify potential security issues quickly, safeguarding sensitive student data and minimizing the risk of device theft.
By implementing Absolute, LCPS not only improved device utilization but also gained peace of mind knowing that their devices were secure, recoverable, and providing the right tools for a better educational experience.
To find out more about the impact of technology in the classroom, read this article on student technology analytics to explore further research on digital learning solutions in schools.
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