It came as a huge shock to realise that that the internet could be an important tool for learning. Classrooms were not designed for electrical equipment or for the plethora of gadgets that we now rely on every day. Twenty-first century learning environments require twenty-first century electrical and data networks.
The Ministry of Education has set out clear standards for schools that are constructing new buildings or refitting existing classrooms or learning spaces. They have approved suppliers for switches and other network gear and clear guidelines for cabling and for contractors who complete the work.
Cabling and switching standards can be found on this page. More information can be found here.
Plain English translation of the standards can be found here, at NixIT Teaching Technology.
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