Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education to Provide 'Wireless Network' Service in All Classes from Next Year... "Transition to Smart School"

Wireless Network Established in 12,815 Rooms Across 942 Schools with 22.5 Billion Won Investment

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Jae-ho] The Gyeongbuk Provincial Office of Education announced on the 14th that it will establish a wireless network environment available for use by each class in all schools within the province.

This measure is aimed at transforming schools into smart future schools capable of hybrid online and offline education anytime and anywhere in preparation for the post-COVID era. With a total investment of 22.5 billion KRW, including 8.3 billion KRW in national subsidies, wireless networks will be installed in 12,815 classrooms across 942 schools and will be available from the new semester of 2021.

The main components of this project include designing and installing wireless cables at schools, information and communication construction, and establishing wireless network equipment and management systems.

The design and information and communication construction will be carried out by the 23 Education Support Offices targeting schools in their jurisdictions, while the Gyeongbuk Office of Education will handle the installation of wireless network equipment and management systems. Since August, the Education Support Offices have been designing wireless networks for schools in their areas and plan to complete the construction by February 2021.

Superintendent Lim Jong-sik stated, "We will create a smart school that integrates face-to-face education with a non-face-to-face teaching and learning system utilizing digital technologies such as wireless network environments and the distribution of smart devices, enabling students to learn not only at school but also at home."

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