The Educator Magazine U.K. Sept-Dec 2024 issue - Magazine - Page 12
10 reasons why you should
choose Acer for education.
Reason n.1: Inspire Daily, Learn Always
Acer’s goal is to bring continuously
evolving technologies to support education
institutions in order to ensure the creation
of perfect learning environments that ease
the communication and interactions
between pupils and their educators.
The company is committed to bringing
new ideas, products, concepts and services
to foster meaningful, inclusive and inspiring
educational experiences. We strongly
believe in schools because we believe in
tomorrow. We clearly know that when
supported by the right empowering tools,
only the sky is the limit for students and
teachers. Indeed, by offering the finest
technologies, educational contents and
solutions schools can start their journey
towards implementing innovative
collaborative learning environments to
meet the challenges of the 21st century.
Reason n.2: Sustainable learning
Sustainability plays a pivotal role in today’s
society and undoubtedly, education is a
cornerstone in making a difference for our
planet. Gratefully, students have become
more and more aware of climate change,
putting green actions listed among their top
priorities. Choosing sustainable devices and
solutions in the place where they start. This
is why Acer designed several green products
which are game-changers when it comes
to green technology for the classroom such
as the Chromebook Spin 311, Chromebook
512, TravelMate Vero and many more.
Reason n.3: Designed for education
We are committed to offering resources
and innovative solutions to inspire curious
minds because we believe that education
is an integral part of unleashing human
potential. Our wide range of affordable
devices is secure, eco-minded, easy to
use and build to last, providing versatile
solutions designed for families and college
students who like to be on the go all day.
We supply a tailored portfolio covering any
learning needs to empower teachers to
unlock every student’s potential.
Reason n.4: Eco-minded products
Our devices are designed with sustainable
materials such as Post-Consumer Recycled
(PCR) plastics and 100% ocean-bound
plastic waste to reduce the impact on the
planet from start to finish. We do care about
product design with green innovation, while
reducing our carbon footprint by using
renewable energy and up to 85% recycled
cardboard in our packaging.
Reason n.5: Improved energy consumption
In particular, this is the case of Acer the
Chromebook Spin 311 that would reduce
power usage and related emissions by 70%.
Actually, PX3’s research director affirmed
that ‘Organisations seeking to adopt
sustainable IT strategies are enabled to
achieve abatement goals, reduce electricity
consumption and accurately substantiate
success by transitioning to the Acer 311
Spin Chromebook’.
Reason n.6: Project Humanity
Acer employees share their vision for
Project Humanity, making environmental
protection and talent cultivation a top
priority. We strive to make the most
responsible decisions not only as a
corporation but also as human beings.
In 2017, Acer decided to launch a global
initiative to make the world a better place.
The scope is to ensure every employee has
the chance to share their voice, be heard
and contribute to our decision-making
process, as we highly regard that every
action makes a difference. Furthermore,
Project Humanity encourages both
employees and suppliers to make
positive changes to our environment,
inviting colleagues, stakeholders and
consumers to join the initiative to create
a greener tomorrow together.
Reason n.7: Reliable eco-system
Schools need comprehensive solutions to
guarantee simplicity, security, scalability
in any learning experience. Accordingly,
Acer for education is always looking to
enrich services with new education
partnerships ecosystem: from channel
to alliance partners, from professional
development partners to institutions.
We do work in synergy with channel and
alliance partners to provide the best
knowledge and tools for teaching and
learning.
Reason n.8: Tools for teachers
Acer for education offers a range of
programs and resources designed to
aid educators create engaging and
rewarding learning experiences.
The company launched the Acer Academy
program developed for training teachers in
order to increase their confidence in using
technology. Our webinars offer the chance
to obtain Microsoft Innovative Educator and
Google Educator level 1 and 2 certifications.
Reason n.9: Stem Rewards
Acer STEM rewards programme is designed
to meet both current and future education
needs to assist schools and colleges,
develop critical thinkers, increase science
literacy and grow the next generation of
innovators. By participating in this
programme, schools can benefit from free
teaching and learning resources and the
opportunity to refresh devices whilst
keeping costs down.
Reason n.10: Edu-care
Acer offers a unique set of services with the
aim of expanding the life of technology
and maximising schools’ return on their IT
investments. Acer has a very responsive
hotline dedicated to schools with highly
knowledgeable and trained contact centre
personnel. 7 of our call centres are internal
and 5 outsourced making sure up to 21
languages are covered. We ensure local
qualified support having 8 owned repair
centres, 1 hub and refurbishment centre,
experienced L2 technicians and internal
engineering teams.
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specifications and prices in specific markets,
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About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world’s
top ICT companies with a presence in
more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves
with the industry and changing lifestyles,
it is focused on enabling a world where
hardware, software and services will fuse
with one another, creating ecosystems and
opening up new possibilities for consumers
and businesses alike. Acer’s 7,500
employees are dedicated to the research,
design, marketing, sale, and support of
products and solutions that break barriers
between people and technology.
