Benefits of Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE for education

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In developing Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE, Microsoft made a concerted effort to address the specific needs of education, so schools can maximize the impact of their technology investment.

Here’s a high-level introduction to the benefits Windows 11 and Windows 11 SE devices offer schools and school systems. They:

  • Provide the most secure Windows yet, with built-in protections from the chip to the cloud to help secure school data, devices, and identities. 
  • Are simple to secure, manage, and deploy using cloud-based tools for zero-touch deployment for IT staffers. 
  • Deliver high-quality learning tools for students of all abilities, at school or online. 
    • This feature includes built-in assistive learning tools, at no extra charge. 
  • Optimize for smaller, low-cost devices with less memory and processing power. 
    • This feature offers an affordable way to provide devices to every student in educational settings, increasing access for more students and schools. 
  • Present a clean, intuitive interface with new features that let teachers and administrators get more done in less time.
    • Younger students benefit from a simplified desktop that prioritizes focus and the ease of accessing educational materials without needing help. 
  • Offer educational experiences that let students learn, collaborate, and create in and out of the classroom. 
    • This experience prepares them for their future careers. 

School leaders and tech-savvy educators should get familiar with and become power users of Windows 11. With proficiency, they can support educators, IT staff members, teachers, and others to streamline their workflow and get the most from their technology investment.

Specific benefits and features of Windows 11 can be grouped into three categories:

  • Productivity
  • Accessibility 
  • Security and management 

These three categories may be prioritized differently, depending on a person’s role (for administrators, teachers, or IT staff members).