Cisco Digital Schools Network
Learn without limits
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Helping Students Learn Without Limits
Today’s leading schools are innovating faster than ever. Students are no longer confined to traditional learning environments – they’re learning anywhere, on any device, in ways that reimagine what’s possible. As part of this approach, schools are drawing on active learning, collaborative learning, entrepreneurial learning and project or problem-based learning to help their students address real-world issues using skills such as critical thinking, problem solving and communication, to prepare them for the digital world.
About the Digital Schools Network
At Cisco, we are your committed partner to innovate, drive higher levels of student engagement, and improve learning outcomes. That’s why we created the Digital Schools Network: a community-based program designed to enable educators and students to connect, collaborate, learn and share experiences and resources within a secure digital collaboration platform. Let’s transform traditional schools into Digital Schools.
Program Benefits
The guiding principle of the Digital Schools Network is to create better teacher, student, parent and community experiences by enabling connections and collaborations, through the use of innovative solutions.
Access compelling learning content
Schools will be able to run joint classes or sessions with local and international schools. They can also participate in live virtual excursions and joint professional development opportunities.
Enable implementation and realise benefits faster
Access to thought leadership and practical information that will help inform critical decisions and de-risk the implementation process.
Access and showcase global perspectives on teaching and learning
Participating schools can share and learn from relevant perspectives, either through joint classes or by participating in online communities of interest on a range of discussion topics.
Leverage market-leading technology
Access to Cisco’s world-leading Webex secure digital collaboration platform.
How It Works
Catering to all Schools
As it is critical to build a network that caters to schools at different points in their technological journey in education, a two-tier school membership structure has been created for the Digital Schools Network.
Member and Leading Schools
All approved schools will initially join the network by default as a ‘Member School’, and will be offered the free licensed use of Cisco Webex*. This ensures Member Schools will be using at least one Digital Technology during their participation in the network. Subsequently, Member Schools who use multiple Digital Technology use cases within their school can apply to be promoted to the ‘Leading School’ tier to enjoy additional benefits.
Member Schools (All schools initially, with use of Webex)
Selected access to program, including:
- Collaboration with other schools on Cisco Webex
- Access to education thought leadership materials, workshops, and more
Leading Schools (Demonstrate use of multiple Digital Technology Use Cases)
Full access to the DSN Program, including:
- Attending Digital Education Schools Virtual Summit
- Priority access to activities such as events and workshops, mentoring programs, and Cisco Connected Educator program
- Early access to Cisco Education thought leadership materials and more
*Please refer to the Webex license and terms and conditions.
Digital Schools Technology Use Cases
The Cisco Digital Education Architecture is your framework for student success in a digital world. Built on a highly secure core network, the architecture provides uncompromising collaboration tools, state-of-the-art wireless, and security everywhere.
Connect with your Cisco Account Manager to learn more about these Technology Use Cases and build a digital plan for your school.
Join the Digital Schools Network
The following are the steps to becoming a Digital Schools Network member:
Calendar of Activities
Stay up to date with the latest and upcoming activities taking place in the network.
Education Programs
Schools participating in the Digital Schools Network gain access to a wide range of Cisco’s educational programs for both students and educators. These include:
Cisco Networking Academy
Connect to Cisco’s networking academies and expose students to jobs of the future in areas such as cybersecurity and the Internet of Things.
Since 1997, 12.67 million people in 180 countries have learned digital skills for a changing world through Networking Academy.
Cisco Connected Educator
Designed to empower educators for the digital age, the Cisco Connected Educator program gives teachers access to Cisco’s suite of collaboration tools to enhance their students’ learning opportunities. The program allows teachers to earn “Cisco badges” as they demonstrate their ability to use world-class Cisco video and collaboration technologies, enhancing teaching and learning in real-world settings.
Cisco in Education
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Powering Inclusive Learning for All
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Why Cisco for Education?
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Cisco Designed for Education
Smart, seamless, secure, and supported solutions designed for your small school or college.
Webex Online Classes
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Make hybrid learning work for you
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