The Ortu Federation Trust – Future-proof AV Upgrade
Strive AV successfully upgrades three Ortu Federation Trust campuses, including 147 classrooms, to deliver a future-proof digital transformation.
AV Refresh
The Ortu Federation Trust is made up of five schools across three campuses: Ortu Corringham pre-school, Ortu Corringham Primary, Gable Hall Secondary, Hassenbrook Secondary and Ortu Sixth Form Centre Stanford & Corringham. Each classroom, across the three sites, was to undergo an AV refresh. With over 20 years' experience of working with the trust, Strive AV was appointed to specify, source, and install new AV equipment for 147 classrooms. Working out-of-hours to deliver the project before the new term, Strive AV completed the installation in just 12 days.
The trust required an upgrade of the current interactive whiteboards and ceiling mount projectors, which were outdated and could no longer cater for the needs of students and teachers. Following a full evaluation of the classrooms, including the usage of AV equipment, Strive AV proposed the installation of BenQ RM series interactive touch screen displays with built-in soundbars.
Project Details
Strive AV proposed custom configurations for different room scenarios to ensure a consistent standard across the five schools. The smaller meeting spaces were equipped with a BenQ RM 65" interactive display, while a standard-size classroom includes a BenQ RM 75" interactive display, and larger communal areas are fitted with BenQ RM 86" interactive panels.
Some panels were also affixed to Loxit height-adjustable trolleys for flexible viewing options in a non-standard classroom room set up or scenario. In the motor vehicle workshop, for example, educators can deliver more dynamic and interactive lessons by moving the mobile solution to where the subject matter. In this case, they can share digital content alongside the physical cars.
Project Challenges
The challenge was to upgrade 147 classrooms across three campuses within a tight timeframe before the new term began. The outdated interactive whiteboards and ceiling mount projectors needed to be replaced with modern technology that could support the educational journey from pre-school to higher education, while ensuring minimal disruption to teaching.
Key Requirements
- •Upgrade 147 classrooms across three campuses
- •Complete installation in 12 days before new term
- •Support educational journey from pre-school to higher education
- •Ensure consistent technology standard across all five schools
- •Minimal disruption to teaching operations
The Solution
BenQ RM Series
Custom configurations for different room scenarios: 65" displays for smaller spaces, 75" for standard classrooms, and 86" for larger communal areas, all with built-in soundbars.
12-Day Installation
Round-the-clock installation using dedicated project management and four installation teams working in shifts to complete all 147 classrooms within the tight timeframe.
BenQ MDM Management
Remote management and monitoring of every screen across every campus via BenQ MDM software, saving technicians and staff valuable time while ensuring seamless operation.
Equipment Installed
Project Outcome
Enhanced Learning Experience
- High-resolution displays support engaging learning experiences from pre-school to sixth form
- Consistent technology standard across all five schools
- Mobile solutions enable flexible teaching in non-standard scenarios
Operational Benefits
- Remote management via BenQ MDM saves technicians and staff valuable time
- Seamless transition to new technology with on-site training provided
- Project completed within budget and timeline without disruption
- All 147 classrooms upgraded and ready for the new term
"The team at Strive AV listened to our needs and effectively tailored a solution that could work across all three of our sites and supports the educational journey from pre-school to higher education. Thanks to BenQ MDM management software we can manage and monitor every screen across every campus remotely, saving our technicians and staff valuable time. Additionally, the BenQ brand delivers the support aspect we were looking for with training provided on-site, meaning we've had a seamless transition to this new technology."
"We are so pleased that we were able to deliver such a big project within a tight time frame without any disruption to the Trust. The BenQ RM displays met the requirements perfectly, they look great, are easy to operate and deliver engaging learning experiences from pre-school to sixth form. With the new AV equipment, lessons can be presented in high resolution and teachers can be confident that images, documents, and other assets can be seen clearly by all students – whether in-class or remote."
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