CPS and OneScreen teamed up to bring a dream to life for the students at Most Pure Heart of Mary (MPHM) School in Topeka, Kansas!
The Background
OneScreen Touchscreen smart boards have revolutionized the traditional classroom setting, bringing a plethora of interactive and collaborative learning opportunities to students and teachers alike. These cutting-edge devices combine the functionality of a traditional whiteboard with the power of digital technology, creating an immersive learning environment that enhances engagement, creativity, and productivity.
The relentless march of technology shows no signs of slowing down, revolutionizing the way we live, work, and communicate. It is evolving at a pace that is hard for schools to keep up with, and MPHM School was feeling the pressure of these changes in 2022. The school serves students grade K-8, and educators continuously strive to contribute to the needs of both primary and upper level. However, the previous Promethean boards seemed to be mostly serving the needs of the primary levels leaving upper levels with insufficient classroom tools.
The Solution
As MPHM considered a solution, Rachel, the school’s Technology Coordinator, sought out CPS. Having purchased other items from Catholic Purchasing Services including Chromebooks, charging carts, projectors, classroom supplies and office supplies to name a few. She knew what CPS had to offer.
Having already experienced our excellent customer service and unbeatable deals, she took it upon herself to browse our technology selection. She received an email from CPS announcing a sale and researched the items via YouTube training videos. She liked what she saw and appreciated how they were stand-alone, meaning that her staff didn’t necessarily need proprietary software or license to use. MPHM had “antiquated Promethean boards” and the age boards were beginning to work intermittently. Not even a software update was able to be done.
Our team at CPS was ready to help! The school needed cost effective solutions that would be able to be implemented quickly and required little to no training as schools are already overwhelmed with many other matters to attend to.
About OneScreen
One of the key advantages of OneScreen boards is their intuitive interface, which makes it easy for teachers to integrate technology into their lessons. With just a few taps, educators can access a wide range of educational resources, including multimedia content, interactive applications, and online tools. This seamless integration of technology enables teachers to deliver dynamic and interactive lessons that cater to different learning styles and engage students in meaningful ways. In addition, They also help to facilitate collaboration among students by allowing them to work together on projects, solve problems, and share their ideas in real time.
These devices can be used across various subjects and grade levels, making them a valuable asset for schools with diverse educational programs. Whether it’s teaching math concepts through interactive simulations, exploring historical events through multimedia presentations, or conducting science experiments virtually… OneScreen smart boards offer endless possibilities for engaging and immersive learning experiences!
The Results
OneScreen touchscreen smart boards are designed to be user-friendly and reliable, from a technical standpoint. They feature high-resolution displays, responsive touch controls, and seamless connectivity options. Along with this, OneScreen also offers free, live and unlimited help from their “Guru Service” which is an online, 24/5 help service line with live Gurus (actual people!) to provide guidance with your OneScreen products.
Following a successful installation, Most Pure Heart of Mary School was beyond pleased.
Here is some feedback:
Can you share any measurable outcomes or benefits your organization experienced after implementing OneScreen touchscreens?
“Teachers and admin are no longer spending time on troubleshooting screens. Teachers are happily running their own. [It] Saves valuable instruction time.”
In what specific ways have OneScreen touchscreens improved collaboration, communication, and productivity within your organization? Any teacher feedback?
“Teachers are able to share lessons they have created on the board. We have met to share tips/tricks on multiple occasions”
How has the support and assistance from OneScreen and Catholic Purchasing Services been throughout the entire process, from pre-purchase to post installation support?
“[We] Have used the chat feature and were able to get a real person. In my experience with technology support, that is not always the case. Lots of times I have to jump through the hoops of answering questions from a bot – wastes time.”
How do you envision the role of OneScreen touchscreens evolving within your organization in the future?
“Even though it is technology, it allows students to collaborate in a hands-on environment.”
Your purchase journey started with 2 OneScreen Touchscreen Smart Screens (TL6-75). Afterwards you organized a fundraising event, allowing your institution to purchase 16 more (TL7-75)! What did your fundraising messaging consist of? What do you think inspired contributors?
“For the fundraising event we created a small video showing the students & teacher walking through a short lesson using them. It was enough of an explanation for stakeholders to see the value.”
Have any interest in upgrading your institution’s technology? Give CPS a call at 800.237.4125 or read more on our OneScreen informational landing page!
