# Transforming Education: Connected Education Kits for Rural Markets

By Michelle Dawn Mooney · Published 2024-10-31 · Updated 2026-05-05 · Education Technology on MarketScale
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Creator hub: Intel

> Affordable digital learning infrastructure is breaking down barriers for students in regions where connectivity and resources have historically been scarce

## Key points

- Intel's Connected Education Kits bring full PC experiences and digital skills development to students in remote and underserved regions.
- ApplianSys technology optimizes low-bandwidth connections, allowing schools with limited connectivity to still access valuable online resources.
- The program leverages partnerships with businesses and NGOs to scale deployment and incorporates AI for adaptive learning capabilities.

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In the latest episode of *The Edge and Beyond* podcast, **Michelle Dawn Mooney** dives into the transformative role of technology in education, highlighting **Intel**'s **Connected Education Kits**. Developed in partnership with **ApplianSys**, these kits are designed to bring quality digital learning to underserved and remote communities. The discussion explores how these kits are a game-changer for regions with limited access to IT infrastructure and connectivity, offering a scalable, integrated solution that minimizes costs and maximizes digital learning opportunities.

> The Connected Education Kit brings a full PC experience to students, enabling digital skills development even in challenging environments.
> *— Kayla Balliew, Solutions Engineer at Intel*

**Kayla Balliew**, Solutions Engineer at **Intel**, shares, "The Connected Education Kit brings a full PC experience to students, enabling digital skills development even in challenging environments." **Roger Clark** from **ApplianSys** adds, "Our technology optimizes low-bandwidth connections, ensuring schools can still offer valuable online resources."

The episode sheds light on the collaborative efforts between **Intel** and **ApplianSys** and the role of businesses and NGOs in expanding the kit's reach. It also explores the future of digital education in underserved regions, emphasizing AI's role in adaptive learning.

For a deeper look at how **Intel**'s **Connected Education Kits** are making a global impact, listen to the full episode and connect with the guests:

- [Kayla Balliew](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kayla-balliew/)
- [Roger Clark](https://www.linkedin.com/in/roger-clark-edtech/)

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Tags: Adaptive, AI, ApplianSys, Bandwidth, connectivity, Digital, education, innovation, Intel, Learning

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