Gateway's New End-to-End 1:1 Computing Solution to Engage Students and Empower Educators
April 10 2007 - 9:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
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Reliable Solution IRVINE, Calif., April 10 /PRNewswire/ -- Gateway,
Inc. today announced a new 1:1 computing solution for the education
market designed to improve academic performance while at the same
time promoting student engagement and attendance. In addition to
the numerous benefits this technology-based initiative holds for
students, the Gateway solution also empowers teachers and includes
valuable training and technology integration into the classroom.
Gateway's 1:1 Computing Solution provides a comprehensive portfolio
of products and services offering consulting, needs assessment,
professional development, classroom management software,
standard-based curriculum software, implementation, and ongoing
support. Each solution is designed and scaled to the needs of the
education customers and supported by the U.S.-based customer
support. "Education customers across the country have told us, that
in addition to technology, they want complete solutions that
include services, software and after sales support, in a way that
maximizes the effectiveness of classroom learning," said John
Costello, Gateway vice president of marketing. "Based on our many
years of experience in the education segment and discussions with
education customers both large and small, we have developed a
program that is not only comprehensive, but scalable. We have
partnered with some of the best education-focused hardware,
software and service companies to provide a complete, end-to-end
1:1 computing solution for education customers." The Gateway 1:1
Computing Solution offers programs to help schools, districts,
colleges and universities meet the challenges of student
engagement, faculty empowerment and learning enhancement. The
solution was developed to scale to the needs of the customer,
taking into consideration each institution's specific objectives as
well as its position in the technology adoption lifecycle. Gateway
provides programs for every stage of this process. "We have seen
the benefits that 1:1 computing programs offer students, and want
to help expand this initiative to schools nationwide by making the
integration process as simple as possible," said Costello. "Gateway
is proud to offer a program that positively influences students'
attendance, behavior and achievement in a 1:1 learning
environment." Gateway's comprehensive 1:1 computing solution offers
the following professional services, software, hardware and support
services: * Consulting -- Gateway offers strategic consulting and
integrated services that assist education institutions in
effectively achieving their technology training and information
management goals. Gateway works with partners to develop a
customized plan that includes the specific instructional technology
and related support services for successful implementation and
execution. * Financing -- Based on many years of experience and a
vast network of partners, Gateway helps to evaluate the best
funding solutions and financial structure for each institution to
increase purchasing power, reduce out-of-pocket expenses and
simplify the acquisition process. This service includes aid with
state and federal grants, local bond initiatives and identifying
leasing options. * Professional Development -- Gateway's
professional development experts will work with each school or
district to implement a training program that ensures a smooth
technology integration process. On-site and online courses help
students, instructors, administrators and IT professionals get more
out of the IT investment. There is a one-day introduction course or
a two-week integration boot-camp designed to help increase user
acceptance and improve technology skill levels. Educators can
choose from over 5,000 online courses or instructor-led training
from LearnWithGateway(R) education services, including Technology
Integration for Teaching and Learning in Education, a 48-hour
program that shows teachers how to become technology-integration
specialists as they lead their students in standards-based,
student-centered learning. * Classroom Management -- Gateway helps
teachers to effectively manage the classroom and integrate
technology into the curriculum by working with service partners to
provide software that monitors students, synchronizes classroom
delivery and fights plagiarism. Educators can choose from: - an
integrated software solution that fosters engagement through
collaborative note-taking, computer monitoring and after class
activities; - an Internet-enabled software that connects teachers
with their students and facilitates distance learning; - a
real-time communication, collaboration and knowledge transfer
software that lets instructors create, manage and deliver effective
learning programs both in the classroom and over the Web. *
Standards-Based Curriculum -- Technology-rich curriculum is
instrumental in streamlining communication between instructors and
students. Gateway works with industry-leading service partners to
deliver eBooks, educational videos and Web-based courses designed
to enhance students' classroom performance and their learning
experience. Successful digital curriculum implementations,
downloadable digital book formats and distributed learning
applications allow students to collaborate and access learning
content anytime, anywhere. In addition, student achievement and
educator effectiveness is boosted because the curriculum software
is based on the principles of cognitive development and designed to
be both student-centric and standards-based. Additionally, digital
curriculum allows students and parents to check grades, assignments
and teacher feedback, helping K-12 schools and districts meet No
Child Left Behind accountability requirements. It also helps
colleges and universities realize campus computing and distance
learning potential, while tracking students from enrollment to
graduation. * Hardware -- Educators can better instruct a 1:1
classroom with standardized hardware, including Gateway(R)
convertible notebooks, desktop PCs, displays, server and storage
products, as well as projection devices, printing solutions and
other classroom technology from leading manufacturers.
Standardization gives teachers a single set of components and
applications to work with in the classroom and reduces connectivity
and compatibility problems for IT staff. * Implementation --
Gateway acts as a single point of accountability throughout the
comprehensive 1:1 computing installation and implementation
process. Gateway's Custom Integrated Solutions include a range of
services that encompass everything from custom imaging and asset
tagging to installation of third-party components. These services
can save an IT department time and labor, reduce deployment time
and simplify technology management. * Ongoing Support -- Gateway
offers a suite of flexible and effective support and maintenance
solutions that will maximize a 1:1 learning environment, including
extended limited warranty options, priority support, a battery
replacement service plan, accidental damage protection and
anti-theft protection. Also included is GatewayShield(TM), a
standard, comprehensive security solution that helps deliver
Internet, hardware and data protection for Gateway(R) notebooks,
desktops and displays. Gateway will remain in contact with each
educational institution throughout the 1:1 computing solution
process to help ensure program continuity and success. For more
information on the Gateway 1:1 Computing Solution, visit
http://www.gateway.com/1to1. Gateway Professional From
award-winning servers to innovative notebooks and professional
services, Gateway has served organizations for 21 years. It
recently earned number one customer satisfaction ratings from
Technology Business Research for both corporate notebooks and
desktops, by delivering the innovative products and outstanding
service customers want. Gateway's mission is to exceed customers'
expectations for quality, innovation and service with 100-percent
U.S.-based telephone technical support for its professional
customers, a configure-to-order assembly facility in Nashville,
Tenn. and a Best Practices Tech Support Center in S.D. The company
offers programs designed specifically for the needs of customers in
education, government and businesses as well as reseller partners.
Gateway customers include many of the world's leading
organizations, such as the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency, the
University of Arizona, state of California, state of New York, Los
Angeles Unified School District and others. For more information on
Gateway Professional solutions, visit
http://www.gateway.com/business. About Gateway Since its founding
in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway (NYSE:GTW) has been a
technology pioneer, offering award-winning PCs, servers and related
products to consumers, businesses, government agencies and schools.
Gateway is the third largest PC company in the U.S. and among the
top ten worldwide. See http://www.gateway.com/ for more
information. DATASOURCE: Gateway, Inc. CONTACT: Erin Davern of
Gateway, Inc., +1-949-471-7785, Web site:
http://www.gateway.com/business Web site:
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