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Back to School, Connected at Home
Summer still has a few weeks left, and I hope you’re soaking up the long days, whether that means back-porch visits, a trip to a lake or a weekend on the road to see family. But right about now, signs of another season are starting to show up, too. Do you have school supply lists on the kitchen table, or are sports practice schedules flying by text message? If they’re not already, families will soon shift back into the weekday rhythm of school.
Many traditions tied to kicking off a school year haven’t changed, whether that’s buying new clothes and school supplies or bus rides and practices for fall sports or bands. Education itself, however, is now very different than even a few years ago. Technology, including the increasing use of artificial intelligence, plays a critical role in both the opportunities and challenges facing our youngest residents.
Johnny
McClanahan
President/CEO
McClanahan
President/CEO
The news is filled with stories about the types of jobs that will need workers, as well as those that technology may reshape.
NCTC remains committed to providing the technology and resources needed to support our children so they can succeed. A fast, reliable internet connection is the gateway to the future and one that puts our community on the same playing field as any big city. No matter the technology, this network will put the latest resources at our children’s fingertips.
We’re in a time when homework may appear in online portals, and notes and reminders come through email or apps. And fast-evolving tools are creating fresh opportunities for creativity and research, as well as the vital need for future generations to learn critical-thinking skills.
The benefits of our fast, reliable network also extend beyond school, and the pages of this magazine often highlight how small businesses use broadband to run credit card machines, manage inventory and keep in touch with customers.
As new technologies become increasingly woven into our day-to-day lives, whether it’s quickly editing a photo on a smartphone or a business finding new ways to complete day-to-day tasks, a broadband connection is the link that ties it all together. Without it, innovation can’t occur.
That’s why we keep investing in our company and services. We emphasize the ability, even the responsibility, to allow every student to log in without frustration. A business should be able to reliably keep working without the fear of interruption, and families can stay connected without worry.
Most importantly, we are committed to giving today’s students the tools they need to develop the skills necessary for tomorrow even as our business community grows and innovates.
I hope you enjoy the last days of summer and are excited about the possibilities represented by our children and the future they will create.
By Johnny McClanahan
President/ CEO