Windows 10 Education

The Windows 10 Education operating system is the ideal choice of the world's most important operating system from Microsoft with a focus on schools and other educational institutions. The software uses the business version of Windows 10 Pro as a basis and expands it with useful features for the classroom or general lesson design. This creates a familiar and easy-to-use learning environment that enables optimal preparation for all types of courses in terms of tasks and safety.

Use new features in Windows 10 Education

Like all variants of Windows 10, the version includes a variety of new features. The focus here is on easier control and operation on PCs and laptops as well as on portable devices such as smartphones and tablets with touch function. An intelligent start menu allows apps of all kinds to be sorted and displayed according to your own preferences.

Thanks to the principle of virtual desktops, working under Windows 10 no longer takes place on a single surface. This helps in teaching to sensibly differentiate information materials and your own content and to access them clearly with just a few hand movements. As with other variants of Windows 10, it is also possible to access functions and information via the Cortana voice service.

The software can be licensed for entire schools as well as individual teachers. In this case, the operating system can be used on individual devices that the teacher uses to organize lessons. Full remote desktop support is provided for wide-ranging and comprehensive use regardless of device.

When it comes to security, the version of Windows 10 with Device Guard offers a comprehensive data security package. The BranchCache application optimizes data traffic in the network, which is particularly worthwhile in larger schools with a large number of devices for teaching use. Windows-to-go support makes it possible to take the operating system with you via a stick or other storage medium.

Difference from other variants of Windows 10

Essentially, the Education variant, like the Enterprise variant, is comparable to the Windows 10 Pro operating system. This is aimed at small companies that want to set up a functional network with fast and secure data exchange. These demands also arise in schools, universities and other educational institutions.

Without special apps for the education sector, the system features of Education and Enterprise are identical. It differs from the Pro version primarily in the following features:

- BranchCache
- Start screen control for groups
- AppLocker to prevent unwanted background programs
- Direct access

Direct Access ensures that field employees have secure and functional access to the company network via smartphones and other devices. This is also useful for schools and universities if teachers want to access content on the school network from home. As an additional security aspect, Windows 10 Education, like the Pro version, offers the Bitlocker function, which enables hard drive encryption.

Benefit from comprehensive support with “Windows as a Service”.

What is generally new in the Windows 10 family is the concept of “Windows as a Service”. Microsoft developers regularly provide new features to prevent major updates or changes to new versions. The features cover a wide range of functions and areas of computer technology and are sometimes offered as options. This allows teachers and other users of Windows 10 Education to freely decide which applications can be used to easily organize or conduct courses.

Improve the teaching experience with special apps

Regardless of features from Microsoft, Windows 10 Education users have the option of individually expanding their experience with apps. In addition to the common app stores, Microsoft has some special applications that are aimed at teaching institutions. A special variant of the game Minecraft, in which students of all years are encouraged in creativity, organization and communication, is primarily worth mentioning.

Another concept is the use of Microsoft MakeCode, which, as a simple variant, ensures practical programming even in young age groups. In addition to pure line programming with source code, the focus is on developments in areas such as mechanics, technology and mechanical engineering. The education version is specifically designed for this purpose; many suitable apps are not commercial.