High-tech SmartBoards add ease and flexibility to creating lesson plans.
Located:
Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania Industry:
Education
Monsignor Bonner High School has made a strong commitment to ensure its place among the leaders of educational technology in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. In 1999, Bonner wired every classroom for Internet access, and created an infrastructure that will allow for upgrades as new technologies become available.
Client Needs
Create a more engaging and interactive learning environment for it’s students
Give teachers a flexible and time-saving solution for changing and viewing lesson plans
Increase enrollment by becoming one of the most technologically advanced schools in the region
Keep within a set budget for technology integration
The IMS Solution
Educated the client in various options and possibilities
Designed, procured and installed 30 SMART Classrooms
Established a relationship with SMART Technology to allow Bonner to receive discounted education pricing
Conducted formal training with faculty and staff to ensure knowledge and comfort levels
IMS is available for any service and support needs
Results
Teachers can create and change lesson plans with streaming video, flash and on the internet
Eliminated the need to reproduce lesson plans every new time
Students are more involved and have increased retention
Planning is in the works for additional SMART Technology
