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It’s no secret that mobile technology is redefining the way we do many things, from communicating with family and friends to how we function in the workplace. Especially in the classroom, mobile technology is being adapted at growing rates.

According to a report in The Journal, 33% of U.S. students use school-issued mobile devices. *Laptops, tablets and smartphones have the benefit of allowing both teachers and students to have a host of useful information at their fingertips. So, the question becomes how do you manage mobile devices used within your school buildings to create a conducive learning environment? The answer is mobile device management (MDM).

Register for this webinar to learn MDM success strategies, including:

The use of mobile devices in schools, colleges and universities is only going to increase as the years go on. Developing a strategy to manage these device is paramount to the long term success of any school. The foundation you lay now ill pave the way for your institution for years to come, as more diverse and complex mobile devices enter your network. Our webinar will give you the tools you need to create a mobile device management strategy that will pay off for years to come.

Click here to register for this mobile device management webinar.


*David Nagel, “One-Third of U.S. Students Use School-Issued Mobile Devices,” The Journal. https://thejournal.com/articles/2014/04/08/a-third-of-secondary-students-use-school-issued-mobile-devices.aspx




Latest Resource

Accessing the Power of Mobile Device Management
Whether you're issuing students mobile devices or they're bringing their own devices into the classroom, institutions need a way to keep track of them and keep them secure.

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