Broadband Access for Education

In Using Technology in the Classroom, Bittner and Legacy share the following information about Broadband and education, "Most public schools, colleges, and universities now have access to high-speed, high-capacity broadband communications."  They continue, "However, broadband access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year could help teachers and students to realize the full potential of this technology, and broadband technology needs to be properly maintained.  Recommendations to states, districts, and schools include:

• Thoroughly evaluate existing technology infrastructure and access to broadband to determine current capacities and explore ways to ensure their reliability.
• Encourage that broadband is available all the way to the end-user for data management, online, and technology-based assessments, e-learning, and accessing high-quality digital content.
• Encourage the availability of adequate technical support to manage and maintain computer networks, maximize educational uptime, and plan for future needs" (p. 21)

It seems reasonable to assume that Baderman Island Resort IT staff and the Boardman Corporate University should follow the suggestions above to ensure that their education and training problems operate within the limits of their broadband limitations.  As the number of employees increases, the organization should continue to expand their broadband limits.