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BenQ RP Series and InstaShow® future-proof City of London School for Boys
- BenQ
- 2020-09-16
BenQ RP Series and InstaShow® future-proof City of London School for Boys
Overview
Issue
The City of London School for Boys wanted to update its school to the latest display technology.
Solution
Based on the features they were looking for, BenQ checked all the boxes and, apart from IFP, was also able to deliver wireless presentation systems.
Result
After the initial installation of 47 RP8601K in 2019, the response from both teachers and students was overwhelming and a further purchase of 22 units was completed in 2020.
Facts at a Glance
Year of Completion
2019
BenQ Solution Used
- BenQ RP8601K 4K UHD 86” Education Interactive Flat Panel Displays
- BenQ InstaShow® WDC10
Segment
Education
Project
City of London School future-proofs its classrooms with BenQ technology
Challenge
Wanting to modernise and future-proof its classroom technology, City of London School for Boys upgraded its desktop computers to Office 365 laptops. Wanting to maximise the use of its new IT infrastructure, the school required new display technology and presentation tools to replace its costly 10-year-old projectors, pull down screens and visualisers.
The new space was supposed to be the venue for different kinds of events – strategic and project events, workshops, presentations, etc. Brand new co-working has been designed for students to work together on their projects or individually. It also might serve as a small conference room. Old classrooms have been renovated and now allow to transform space into one big lecture hall or into smaller classes to work in small groups. The hallways were to become a multimedia space where poster and exhibition sessions can be held. All these areas needed advanced information and interactive display solutions that were easy to manage and could meet the requirements of each space.
Solution
After conducting product trials with staff, there were four deciding factors: large image size, a teacher centric remote control, a robust interface and an integrated sound bar. Having all four features, as well as being platform agnostic for use with Office 365, the 86” BenQ RP Series was selected. In addition, the BenQ InstaShow® WDC10 wireless presentation system was chosen for the City of London School for Boys meeting rooms.
IT-Integration company offered BenQ display solutions since this one vendor could provide flat-panel displays for all purposes as well as software BenQ X-Sign Designer and InstaShare to control and manage the panels.
In the co-working area a smaller 2x2 video wall with BenQ PL552 panels was installed. It was connected to a conference camera to enhance remote work of students. BenQ PL552 panels allow to plug a USB drive to instantly play multimedia content: students can show their projects, discuss and search for new ideas.
In the transforming audiences different types of displays were used – for small groups in separate classes and for lectures in one big audience. 65-inch BenQ RM6501K mobile IFP’s, including those installed in other small classrooms of the new multifunctional space, allow students and teachers to access teaching materials quickly and collaborate during classes. These features are of great importance for the university which has moved from the lecture format to project team work.
With BenQ InstaShare software, designed for seamless wireless presentation and collaboration during lectures, students can mirror content from laptops and mobile devices. It allows the smooth streaming of visual, audio files and Full HD quality videos. The teacher can invite up to 16 participants for seamless collaboration.
There is also a 3x3 mobile video wall installation with the BenQ PL552 along with external camera for video conferencing in the transformer audience. When combining classrooms, large number of students may attend the lectures which can be online and offline.
The hallways of the new space, that now are used as a multimedia zone with convenient places for self-study and exhibitions, have been equipped with BenQ 55“ Smart Signage ST5501K. The stunning 4K resolution helps to enhance viewing experience, while the iron frame that covers all sides of the signage provides a robust and sleek design that blends well into renovated spaces of Minin University. Additionally, the BenQ’s exclusive X-Sign software facilitates effortless content creation and management.
Some buildings of the Minin University are already equipped with Digital Signage panels from other vendors but the content is mainly played directly from a USB flash drive, which is not convenient and requires a lot of time and resources. In the future, the university is planning to combine all displays into one network. X-Sign software will allow to centralize remote display management, content distribution, updates and displays restart if necessary.
Four sets of the BenQ InstaShow® WDC10 wireless presentation system were installed into the meeting room spaces, enabling teachers and external visitors to wirelessly present from their laptops directly onto the screen. The WDC10 also has its own built-in WiFi and high level of security, therefore external devices can connect directly to the device rather than the school’s network.
The BenQ IFP’s also meet another important requirement: the students, who will soon graduate and become teachers, not only can get acquainted with cutting-edge digital technologies for interactive classes that are widely used in k-12 education, but also be one step ahead.
It should be noted that Minin University utilizes display solutions from different manufacturers and, due to the high level of digitalization, is a benchmark for other pedagogical universities and educational institutions in the region.
"The BenQ's display solution used for the project is one of the most promising for further equipping of the university," said Dmitry Ershov, acting vice-rector for administrative activities of the university.
An ideal student environment and modern digital display solutions will not only become a new impulse and resource for effective teaching and studying but will also improve the image of the university that will be perceived as a leading one by its students and the entire educational community of Russia and partner countries.
Due to the positive response from teachers and students, City of London School for Boys installed a further 22 displays into its campus in 2020.
As the ICT at City of London School for Boys advances, the school can utilise BenQ’s features in order to maintain and control the displays from a central location, create content and push through to all displays, and access and save documents to the cloud - ensuring the school remains future-proofed for years to come.
About Minin University
State Pedagogical University of Nizhny Novgorod n. a. Kozma Minin (NSPU or Minin University) was founded in 1911 and have rich social heritage. About 75% of teachers in the Nizhny Novgorod region are Minin University graduates.
In 2012, the Minin University project was launched to meet modern challenges and requirements in education of all levels. Now it is a regional flagship university for pedagogical, psychological, defectological, humanitarian education and education in the field of culture, art and of physical education that ensures sustainable regional social development through the development of teachers potential.
Today, Minin University is an educational institution where e-learning, high-tech studying methods, and student project activities are applied.
