{"id":4679,"date":"2021-01-15T10:11:05","date_gmt":"2021-01-15T18:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/?p=4679"},"modified":"2021-10-28T19:39:07","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T19:39:07","slug":"hybrid-learning-an-improved-approach-to-education-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.poly.com\/hybrid-learning-an-improved-approach-to-education-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Hybrid Learning: An Improved Approach to Education in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

To look at the glass half-full, one of the great things that has emerged over the course of 2020 is the digital acceleration taking place in education. Instructors have found that having the right tools can make a dramatic difference in remote and hybrid learning environments. Tools that are easy to use and allow teachers to \u2018untether\u2019 from their laptops have the power to create a more natural and dynamic experience for everyone involved. So, what\u2019s in the secret sauce? Poly\u2019s personal audio solutions such as headsets<\/a><\/span> and speakerphones<\/a><\/span> to room-based systems like cameras<\/a><\/span> and video bars<\/a><\/span> with speaker tracking are now emerging as the key ingredient in making everyone feel like they\u2019re in the room together again.<\/p>\n

Three of the 10 largest school districts in the country, as well as thousands of others, have chosen Poly to help them navigate distance learning<\/a><\/span>. While each institution\u2019s remote teaching needs are unique, we\u2019ll walk you through a few general approaches to hybrid learning with which Poly can help with.<\/p>\n

PROVIDING TEACHERS PERSONAL EQUIPMENT<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When it comes to optimal flexibility, providing an educator with their own distance learning equipment is a great way to go \u2013 especially as schools open and close according to Covid-19 measures. Set your instructors up for success with high-resolution cameras and personal devices with the Poly Studio P Series<\/a> and a noise-canceling headset from the Poly Voyager<\/a> line.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

SHARED DEVICES<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"\"Some classes require robust video and teachers need the ability to naturally move around the room to provide demonstrations. Meaning, sometimes shared remote teaching setups are a better fit. In these situations, the Poly Studio Family<\/a><\/span> provides a powerful and portable solution for teachers sharing equipment. These simple, all-in-one video bars are easy to get up and running fast with no PC or Mac needed and work flexibly with almost any meeting platform. Visit our website to view a full comparison<\/a><\/span> of our different Poly Studio models.<\/p>\n

Institutions like Franklin Pierce University have found success using the Poly Studio X Family to instruct students at a distance or from their dorm room. \u201cWe now think of the classroom as a place for both in-room and distant learning which has added a whole other dimension to teaching,\u201d Frank Cohen, Associate Professor at Franklin Pierce University said. \u201cPoly delivers as close to an in-classroom experience as you can get.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Additionally, we\u2019re excited to introduce Poly EduCart 2<\/a><\/span>, a mobile solution to bring exceptional video to wherever you need it most. The EduCart 2 includes a Poly G7500<\/a><\/span> and an EagleEye<\/a> camera mounted within the cart enclosure. This sturdy cart was designed to be easily rolled from room to room or all the way across campus.<\/p>\n

\"\"The EduCart 2 can accommodate a variety of Simply order monitors from your preferred supplier in the dimensions that best suit your institution\u2019s needs. To add a whole other dimension to the learning experience, the Poly G7500 supports whiteboarding and wireless content sharing if you choose a monitor with touch screen capabilities. Wireless content sharing is a powerful tool to use in the classroom to allow students to share content from their personal devices.<\/p>\n

WE\u2019LL HELP YOU FIND FUNDING<\/h4>\n

Poly\u2019s Grants Assistance Program (PGAP) is a free \u201cno strings attached\u201d resource for organizations looking for assistance in navigating all forms of funding… from help with understanding rules, timing and justification for stimulus allocations, to providing guidance and support with competitive grant applications.\u00a0 For more information feel free to contact Grants@Poly.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about Poly\u2019s solutions for education visit www.poly.com\/education.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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