Which one of the following items has driven large serving 5- to 18-year-old students?

Cloud-based applications drive bandwidth usage: Applications like Google Suite, Microsoft 365, and video conferencing (Zoom, Teams) are commonly used in educational settings. These rely on cloud servers, requiring significant downloads and uploads.

Shift towards online learning: More schools are utilizing online learning platforms and resources, further increasing their dependence on cloud-based solutions.

Streaming, torrents, wearables less impactful: Streaming music and torrent sites can contribute, but their impact is generally less significant. Wearables in education are still niche despite their potential.

References

Trends in education technology: Reports on the rise of cloud-based learning platforms in schools.

[Example: Project Tomorrow Speak Up Research Project on Digital Learning] (https://tomorrow.org/speakup/ )

Network usage studies in schools: Research on bandwidth usage patterns can confirm the primary drivers of traffic in educational settings.