How IP House Facilitates the Growth and Scalability of EdTech Platforms

Jamieson Lee Hill, Educator and Writer

In this second part of a two-series article, we explore more aspects of modern Educational Technology and how IP House London is the perfect partner to support online learning providers. In this second part we delve into Big Data, Analytics, Adaptive Learning, and Cybersecurity for EdTech.

Big Data, Analytics, and Adaptive Learning 

Big Data & Analytics

Big Data refers to large amounts of digital information leveraged by educational institutions to improve the learning experience. Analytics is the process of studying and learning from the data,

“Big data describes large sets of digital information that can be analysed to uncover patterns, trends, and connections. Data can include a wide variety of formats, ranging from structured numerical data to unstructured text, images, and videos, each varying in quality and reliability. 

Source: Cambridge Spark, March 25th, 2024

Big data and analytics are key elements in educational technology to guide data-driven decisions to improve teaching and learning. They streamline the analysis of student attendance, engagement, and performance, allowing educators to create personalise effective learning and to predict individual outcomes,

“The amount and complexity of big data requires the use of special technologies and analytical methods to process, understand and apply it. The goal is to enhance decision-making, grasp complex phenomena, and forecast future trends.”

Source: Cambridge Spark, March 25th, 2024

Using Big Data and learning analytical tools, teachers can give students bespoke and targeted feedback. Equally, it helps teachers to track student progress and to optimise learning experiences. Overal, educators can develop and enhance their teaching methods, tailor learning to students’ individual needs, aka differentiation, and improve learning outcomes. 

Adaptive Learning

“Adaptive learning platforms combine AI and machine learning to analyse a learner's performance in real-time and adjust the lesson accordingly. This ensures that every student has equal access to education regardless of their pace, learning style, or preferences.”

Source: Zenzero.co.uk, Oct 2023

Adaptive learning is an innovative, tech-based approach that harnesses Big Data and Analytics to create bespoke learning experiences. It customises lessons to meet each student's unique learning needs. This technology supports teachers by identifying specific areas where students struggle. It can also be used to help learners with disabilities. Using AI and machine learning in real-time to analyse a learner’s performance, ensures equality of access and opportunity for all students. Therefore, this EdTech is both inclusive and caters for a diverse mix of students. It improves the whole teaching and learning experience but is not intended to replace teachers. 

In large classes, adaptive technology for learning is an excellent way to personalise learning. Using Big Data, adaptive learning systems improve as they collect and analyse more data. Teachers gain access to detailed information about students’ performance, attendance, and assignments. This helps teachers give bespoke and in-depth support to each student’s individual needs.

IP House and Big Data and Analytics

IP House colocation services help educational organisations to process Big Data and Analytics and follow an adaptive learning approach. This provides more personalised and adaptive learning for students to vastly improve the teaching and learning process.

Cybersecurity for EdTech

IP House London’s colocation services are also ideal for protecting educational platforms from cyber threats and ensuring the privacy of student data. Data privacy is paramount in today’s modern world with the rising number of hacks and cyber attacks on educational institutions in the UK and worldwide,

“Data privacy concerns are at the forefront of cybersecurity challenges in EdTech, with risks ranging from identity theft to financial fraud,' Manit asserts. 'Protecting the personal and financial information of students and educators is not just a matter of privacy but of trust and safety within the educational system.”

Source: Forbes, March 2024

Therefore, cybersecurity in EdTech is extremely important and requires ongoing monitoring and adaptation as cybercriminals advance themselves. It is crucial to safeguard personal and financial information of students, staff, and educational institutions. Alarmingly, Higher Education has been identified by a UK Government Survey as the most targetted by cybercrime,

“Higher education institutions are more likely to be affected by cyber-attacks - 97% identified a breach or attack in the past year. Just under six in ten of the higher education institutions identified that they had been negatively impacted by a breach.”

Source: Gov.uk, April 2024

Insights from industry leaders will be invaluable in forging a secure, accessible, and innovative future with EdTech.  Furthermore, advancements in cybersecurity will mean integrating emerging technologies and developing new strategies to protect digital education platforms.

Securing Education Technologies: The Role of IP House

IP House London play a pivotal role in supporting cybersecurity for EdTech organisations. Continuous innovation and adaptation with its technologies allows IP House London to stay ahead of cybercriminals and maintain the security of educational technology. 

How Can IP House Support Educational Technology?

Colocation data services provide reliable, high-performance infrastructure to handle massive, global user traffic. IP House’s services ensure:

• Low-latency access: we provide low-latency, real-time data processing for smooth experiences with various educational technologies
• Scalability: IP House can accommodate fluctuating demand with scalable solutions for your growing data needs. 
• Cybersecurity: our robust security measures protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with regulations. 
• Reliability: IP House can maintain uninterrupted course delivery and optimal learning experiences across diverse geographic locations. Redundant power supplies, network connections, and disaster recovery solutions guarantee reliability for your online educational platform. 
• Global Connectivity: IP House supports the international expansion of online education platforms.
• Top Performance: at IP House our robust infrastructure guarantees high performance for your online learning platform. 
• Cost Effective: IP House provides an affordable alternative to building and maintaining in-house data centres. Your educational institutions can focus on developing educational content and save considerably on infrastructure. 

In summary, IP House facilitates the seamless integration of education technologies with performance, scalability, security, and cost efficiency all at the forefront of what we do.


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Sources:

• https://www.advance-he.ac.uk/knowledge-hub/massive-open-online-course-mooc
• https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/rise-virtual-reality-vr-education-transforming-learning-experiences-rnpsf/
• https://www.zenzero.co.uk/news/adaptive-learning-technology-how-is-vr-used-in-education
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidbalaban/2024/03/01/advancing-cybersecurity-in-digital-education/?sh=37a3e9bf13b2
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• https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/online-education-statistics/#:~:text=In%20recent%20years%2C%20online%20education,online%20learning%20opportunities%20out%20there.
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