Simplifying access to learning resources using App Stream

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Aditi Gupta
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Simplifying Access to Learning
Resources

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Challenges & Strategic Initiatives
Digital
Equity
STEM
Integration
Application Delivery
at Scale
Graduation Rates
& Rankings

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Desktop and Applications as a Service Benefits
edscoop.com/5-ways-k-12-schools-benefit-from-desktop-as-a-service

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How We Add Value In Education
FOR
ADMINISTRATION
FOR STUDENTS
AND
INSTRUCTORS
FOR
TECHNOLOGISTS
Services can be used for any type of curriculum, from CAD and engineering at the college
level to graphics, Pivot tables, and administrative apps in K12 classrooms. Educators can
gain insight into usage by understanding aggregated student usage patterns and
engagement levels, helping to identify areas where students need assistance.
Reduce the costs and time associated with procuring and managing hardware resources
for students, instructors, and staff. Users can access their WorkSpaces with Windows and
Mac computers, Chromebooks, iPads, Fire tablets, Android tablets, and Chrome and
Firefox web browsers. Organizations can select teaching and learning applications, and
quickly and securely deploy and upgrade software.
We provide an equitable learning experience for classroom and distance learners, and
gives teachers, instructors, staff, and consultants access to the computer resources they
need while complying with an organization’s security policies. WorkSpaces and AppStream
enable flexibility, while reducing costs associated with computer labs and dedicated
hardware for instructors, staff, and students.
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How We Help In Education and Research
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Access learning
resources
On any device Anywhere
Websites Windows
Applications
Legacy
Software
BYOD Tablets Chromebooks Home On the go School

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Education Use Cases
Computer labs
AWS helps you realise benefits across many scenarios
Research compliance
Distance / Flex
education
Digital equity /
BYOD
Graphics workstations
(3D, CAD/CAM, etc.)
Mobilise legacy
applications &
courseware
Secure anywhere access
for educators & admins
Improve & monitor
student engagement

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Introducing Amazon Enterprise Applications
WorkSpaces
WorkMail WorkDocs
Productivity
AppStream 2.0
Desktop & Apps
Secure, managed end-user computing services on AWS
Communications
Amazon Chime Connect

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AWS

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Secure, cost-effective,
managed cloud desktops for flexible work styles

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A Desktop Experience Your Users Will Love
A formal BYOD policy is four times more likely to result in increased
employee productivity and decreased IT support issues1.
Portable
Desktop
Consistent
Performance
Available on Any
Device
1. Enterprise Strategy Group: TechTruths: BYOD and Productivity, 2015

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A Cost-effective, Managed Cloud Desktop
Secure
Pay-as-you-go
Simple management
Highly interactive cloud desktops
your users will love
Scale consistently

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No sensitive data
on users’ devices
Desktop stream
encrypted in transit
Improves Security
WorkSpace data
encrypted at rest
Amazon WorkSpaces encrypts data and streams, and keeps information off devices

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Plays Well With Existing Tools
Microsoft Active
Directory
Multifactor
Authentication
(Radius)
SCCMIntranet
Amazon WorkSpaces integrates easily with your on-premises tools and network

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No servers to
manage
Scale
on demand
Amazon WorkSpaces removes the burden of management, and scales instantly
Available
globally
Cloud Economics
Pay only for
what you use

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Use Cases For Amazon WorkSpaces
Call centers
Temporary workers
Dev/Test Mergers and
acquisitions
Securing data Compliance
requirements
Mobile workers BYOD
Training and labs Demos

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Monthly billing best for
§ Fulltime employees/users
§ Simplifying your AWS bill
§ Instant access
§ Running scheduled tasks
Hourly billing best for
§ Part-time employees/users
§ Optimizing your AWS bill
§ Quick access
§ Running ad hoc tasks
Flexible Billing Options

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Fully-managed application streaming service
that provides users instant access to their desktop applications

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ClientCo-located Compute, Graphics,
Apps, Data

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Run Windows apps in
a browser
(Mac, Win, Chromebook, Linux)
Instant access to 3D
and business apps
Centralize and
secure apps
and data

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Integrate with your
identity, storage,
and network
No hardware or
software to manage
Consistent
performance and
global scale

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Popular Use cases in Education
• Any device—use popular design, engineering, and,
gaming apps on Chromebooks and Macs
• Online classrooms—deliver coursework and labs
online, including apps
• Virtual labs—convert physical labs to classrooms
Educators want to bridge the app to device gap

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Desktop Application Streaming
Stream desktop applications
securely to any web browserPay-as-you-go Scale globally
Secure apps & dataRun Desktop Apps
in a Web Browser

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Benefits: Instant-on Access to Desktop Apps
Instant start for desktop apps – like watching a video online

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Optimise Application Delivery
• Multiple instance types
• Standard, Compute, Memory and Graphics
• Optimise applications to required
resources

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Resources
- Re-imagining course delivery with Amazon WorkSpaces
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/reimagining-course-delivery-with-amazon-workspaces/
- Using Amazon WorkSpaces for Legacy Software
http://www.speirs.org/blog/2016/10/8/using-amazon-workspaces-for-legacy-software
- Cedars School - World’s leading 1:1 iPad school takes to the cloud
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/publicsector/worlds-leading-11-ipad-school-takes-to-the-cloud/
- 5-ways K-12 benefits from DaaS
http://edscoop.com/5-ways-k-12-schools-benefit-from-desktop-as-a-service
- Amazon WorkSpaces for Education
http://aws.amazon.com/education/workspaces-in-edu
- Amazon AppStream 2.0 Information
https://aws.amazon.com/appstream2

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