There’s no question that technology is playing a pivotal role in shaping the learning experience in today’s K-12 classrooms. When it comes to choosing classroom technology, admin and educators are seeking out tools to engage students, support dynamic teaching, enhance collaboration, improve security and management, and integrate seamlessly with existing technology and systems. Cue ViewSonic Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement (EDLA) certified solutions, which are tailored to meet the needs of K-12 classrooms, especially those that utilize the Google Workspace for Education. These solutions are more than just interactive technology; they provide opportunities for limitless learning and transformed teaching, offering a multitude of benefits. Let’s explore!
What Does EDLA Certified Mean?
Before we jump into the benefits that ViewSonic EDLA solutions bring to K-12 classrooms, let’s quickly address what EDLA Certified means. As mentioned above, EDLA stands for Enterprise Device Licensing Agreement and this special certification is Google’s way of giving certain Android-based devices the ability to legally pre-install and distribute Google Mobile Services (GMS, also sometimes referred to as Google Play Services) which include the Google Play Store and Google Apps like Google Search, Google Drive, Gmail, Google Chrome, and Google Classroom, among others.
This was previously only offered for Android-based devices like smartphones, tablets, TVs, and wearables, but has now been expanded to include other devices including interactive whiteboards for education. In order to earn the EDLA certification, the device must go through a rigorous testing process and meet Google’s high compatibility, security, and reliability standards. This means that a school can be confident that any EDLA certified solution they are using in the classroom is designed to make classroom technology simpler to use, more dependable, and more secure.
The Benefits of ViewSonic EDLA Solutions for Classrooms
Catering to the educational needs of students and teachers, ViewSonic’s EDLA solutions empower K-12 schools with tailored benefits designed to elevate the classroom experience for all.
- Tap into Limitless Apps
Through the EDLA certification, ViewSonic’s EDLA solutions provide teachers with access to the entire app suite from the Google Play Store directly from their interactive display, including popular Gsuite apps such as Google Classroom, Google Docs, and Google Slides as well as educational apps such as Kahoot!, ClassDojo, and Seesaw. This direct access to apps utilized in lesson delivery simplifies the entire class flow for teachers.
- Tailored and Intuitive User Experience
ViewSonic’s EDLA certified solutions allow you to customize your home screen launcher interface with draggable apps so that the teacher can set up their device however best it suits their classroom needs, maximizing workflow and productivity. Additionally, ViewSonic’s EDLA certified solutions offer Enhanced Multi-User Login which means teachers can easily switch between guest mode and their personalized accounts, allowing them to access their files (such as Google Drive and Slides) across different classrooms. This feature reduces the need for frequent IT support and enhances security with single sign-on and QR code login options.
Additionally, intuitive and simple screen casting tools such as ViewSonic AirSync make it incredibly easy for teachers to enable screen sharing in the classroom promoting seamless collaboration and improved student engagement. Teachers can also connect existing PCs, MTRs, Nooks, or any other devices in their environment effortlessly for seamless integration.
- Advanced Digital Whiteboarding
ViewSonic’s myViewBoard platform offers one of the most robust instructional digital whiteboards available today, making it incredibly easy for teachers to utilize their existing lesson materials and enhance them with interactive features and tools.
- Robust Security
ViewSonic EDLA solutions prioritize security with built-in features like:
- Frequent Google updates for both the system and apps on your device.
- Antivirus services from Google Play Protect that scans apps before you download them, constantly monitors your device for hidden threats, removes harmful apps, and warns you about apps that might access your personal information.
- Data encryption that protects sensitive information stored on your device, even in the unlikely event of a security breach.
- Two-way authentication that ensures only authorized users can access the devices by requiring users to verify their identity through a second method, such as a code sent to a mobile device.
Additionally, K-12 schools benefit further from management tools included in Google Workspace for Education, allowing features like strong passwords, two-step verification, data encryption, and remote control for IT in case of security incidents.
- Seamless Device Management
With EDLA certified devices, K-12 schools can seamlessly manager applications, track device inventory, and remotely oversee user accounts by leveraging the power of Google Admin Console. What’s more, ViewSonic’s device management platform, Manager, complements these capabilities by offering comprehensive control and management of displays across the school network.
What are ViewSonic’s EDLA Certified Solution Offerings?
ViewSonic offers two different EDLA certified solutions, so that schools can choose what best fits their specific classroom needs as well as their school budget.
The first option is their EDLA-certified interactive whiteboard, the IFP52-2ED Series. This streamlined solution comes with an embedded Android 13 OS and simplifies classroom technology management and the overall learning experience. It’s offered in screen sizes of 65”, 75” and 86”.
The second option is ViewSonic’s OS-free interactive whiteboard, the IFPG1 Series, paired with their VPC-A31-O1 slot-in EDLA module. This modular approach offers unparalleled flexibility while delivering an incredibly powerful EDLA solution for the classroom – the IFPG1’s OS-free design minimizes security risks, streamlines setup, and allows schools to easily customize and upgrade their display as their needs evolve. The IFPG1 series is offered in screen sizes of 55″, 65″, 75″ and 86″.
Not sure which solution is the best for your school? Contact the team at Parmetech! We can schedule a customized demo and talk through your needs to recommend the EDLA solution that is going to be the best fit for your school or district. You can give us a call at (800) 727-6383, email us at info@parmetech.com, or connect with us through our website form.
