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Cumberland County Schools Find “Dream Walls” to Lead the District
Executive Summary
Cumberland County Schools went searching for the perfect video wall, using a wish list of features they hoped to find. The list included visuals vibrant enough to be captivating, a picture large enough to reach hundreds of people, technology advanced enough to be easily viewable at nearly any angle and the entire package priced low enough to fit into a tight K-12 budget. The “Dream Walls” that they imagined came true with OneScreen.
About Cumberland County Schools
Cumberland County Schools serves 50,000 students in and around Fayetteville, NC, just south of the Research Triangle Park. They are one of the largest districts in North Carolina and rank in the top 100 in the nation. Their highly diverse student population includes students from over 75 countries that speak more than 82 languages. Among the student body are 13K plus students whose families are military/federally connected, so they know what the latest technology can do and parents in the district naturally want the very best for their kids.
The Challenge
Cumberland County has seen some astounding changes to the way schools operate over the years. They have stayed ahead of the curve due to great communication and planning. The central command center where decisions get made is their technology department situation room. “Literally, when we have a situation, we come to this room, and we handle it,” said Chris Young, the district’s Chief Technical Officer.
They used to do all their data sharing and brainstorming with whiteboards and Post-it easel pads. Now, with information coming in electronically from a variety of sources, the school staff needed an easier way to manage and display data for decision-making. Video walls are the best way to present information clearly in a way that everyone can see and understand in today’s educational environment.
Chris and his team gathered market resources on what kind of video walls were out there and compared it with a list of “must-haves.” The list included requests for video walls that were vibrant enough to be captivating, large enough to serve hundreds of people, advanced enough to be easily viewable at almost any angle and priced low enough to fit into a tight K-12 budget. Few manufacturers could meet some of those requirements and only one could beat them all with the highest quality at the lowest price. OneScreen came through.
“We looked at about five or six competitors and OneScreen is the only one that we demo’ed.”
– Chris Young, CTO Cumberland County Schools
The Solution
Chris explained, “We looked at about five or six competitors and OneScreen is the only one that we demo’ed. It was really based on the response that OneScreen Reseller KAG1 was able to deliver through the RFP process. They gave us the most comfortable feeling of any of the respondents.”
KAG1 specializes in hardware implementation, network solutions and supply chain distribution on the Eastern seaboard. Based in Washington, DC, many of their clients are government and the public sector. “There are very few vendors that I will let move over to the partner realm,” Chris said in discussing KAG1. “But this has been a true partnership. Alex Walker and his team have been fantastic. And I say that because it’s not necessarily the service before the sale, it’s the service after the sale where they are just excelling.”
“This has been a true partnership. Alex Walker and his team [at KAG1] have been fantastic.”
– Chris Young, CTO Cumberland County Schools
The demo of the OneScreen Video Wall, installed by KAG1, turned out to be a big win for the district. “Once we saw the video wall, we knew that OneScreen was the company we wanted to partner with, now and into the future. And we’ve not looked back since.”
That feeling only grew as more staff at Cumberland County and surrounding districts were wowed by the visual impact of the OneScreen Video Walls. “Dream Walls. Dream Walls is pretty much what we coined them,” Chris said with a smile. “You know, there’s an old saying about, ‘Once the cool factor wears off….’ Well, the cool factor never wears off on these.”
The Result
The first OneScreen Video Wall they installed was a 138” screen in the technology situation room. The next 138” video wall went up in their Central Services boardroom and immediately became the focal point in the district, keeping the conference room booked solid for meetings.
Chris emphasized the visual quality as the biggest draw for staff members. “The quality of what we are paying for with OneScreen is just unparalleled. It truly is. When we looked at the other respondents, their cost was sometimes more than doubled OneScreen’s price, but their technology was less than what we were able to achieve with the OneScreen Video Wall.”
Next, they plan on going even bigger. “The 220” that we’re putting up in the large Operations conference room is going to be a centerpiece for this district. This room is probably going to be the number one spot in the district where people will want to hold their meetings now. Simply because of the screen and the capabilities and the fact that everybody will be able to see what is on there.”
“This Video Wall has truly been one of the most fascinating, eye-catching, talked about technologies that we put in this district in the past five years, easily.”
– Chris Young, CTO Cumberland County Schools
Advice for District Leaders
In a word of advice to other district leaders looking into video walls, Chris added, “Don’t hesitate. Trust your gut. When you see what KAG1 and OneScreen bring to the table, know that that’s who you need to go with. Anybody is welcome to reach out to me for a reference. Anyone is welcome to come visit and see these things with their own eyes, touch them with their own hands, connect with their own devices. This Video Wall has truly been one of the most fascinating, eye-catching, talked about technologies that we put in this district in the past five years, easily.”
In the months ahead, Cumberland County is moving ahead with plans to put up several more video walls in schools across the region.
OneScreen Announces Partnership with TechPro in Central Asia
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Executive Summary:
OneScreen Announces Strategic Partnership with Techpro DC to Expand Distribution in Central Asia
OneScreen, a comprehensive touchscreen innovator renowned for its interactive displays, video walls, and AI-enhanced collaboration tools, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Techpro DC, one of the largest broad-line IT distributors in Transcaucasia and Central Asia. This partnership signifies a major advancement in OneScreen’s mission to bring cutting-edge technology to educational and business environments worldwide.
Founded in 2013, Techpro DC has become a dominant force in IT distribution, supplying products from some of the world’s leading manufacturers, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Hewlett Packard Incorporated, DELL Technologies, Microsoft, Adobe, Aruba Networks, Micro Focus, Radware, Kingston, Apacer, Radiflow, QNAP, Synopsys, Fudo and etc. With a robust dealer network of over 500 partners across Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Moldova, Techpro DC is ideally positioned to introduce OneScreen’s innovative interactive flat panels to these dynamic and rapidly growing markets.
As part of this new partnership, Techpro DC has already invested in a full container of OneScreen’s interactive flat panel products, showcasing their commitment to delivering the latest interactive technology to their extensive customer base.
“OneScreen is thrilled to partner with Techpro DC, a company that shares our dedication to enhancing education and business environments through technology,” said Sufian Munir, CEO of OneScreen. “This collaboration will enable us to better serve the Central Asian market, providing advanced solutions that foster interactive learning and effective collaboration.”
Techpro DC’s extensive experience and strong market presence make them an ideal partner for OneScreen as we continue to expand our global footprint. Their commitment to offering high-quality products and exceptional service aligns perfectly with our values and objectives.
“We are excited to partner with OneScreen and introduce their state-of-the-art interactive flat panels to our markets,” said Huseyn Hasanli, Deputy General Manager of Techpro DC. “This collaboration will allow us to offer our customers more advanced solutions that meet the growing demand for interactive and collaborative technologies.”
Through this partnership, OneScreen and Techpro DC aim to drive innovation and support the digital transformation of educational institutions and businesses throughout Central Asia and Transcaucasia.
For more information about OneScreen and our products, please visit onescreensolutions.com.
For more information, contact:
Kelly Bolton
kelly@onescreensolutions.com
800-820-4035
OneScreen is a comprehensive technology innovator known for interactive displays, video walls, AI-enhanced collaboration tools and smart security cameras. The engineers and educators at OneScreen have led the market for more than a decade with a number of industry firsts such as Screen Skills Gurus, who provide free, unlimited help and training on everything they build. From the classroom to the conference room, OneScreen presents smarter, more secure solutions tailored to each client’s unique profile. Based in San Diego, CA, OneScreen has offices in Canada, Mexico, Pakistan, Colombia and the UAE, alongside a network of partners crafting solutions around the globe. Connect with OneScreen on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About Techpro DC Founded in 2013, Techpro DC is one of the largest broad-line IT distributors in Transcaucasia and Central Asia. With a dealer network of over 500 partners, Techpro DC supplies products from the world’s leading manufacturers, delivering high-quality IT solutions to customers across Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine and Moldova.
What’s the Difference Between an Interactive Display and a Video Wall?
Take a look around and you’ll see smart screens everywhere. Some displays are interactive, meaning information on the screen changes based on your touch, while others are more like digital signs or giant TVs. Some are wall-mounted and others can be moved around on rolling carts. There are outdoor screens as big as billboards and indoor displays that look like super-sized tablets.
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EDLA and Advances in Classroom Technology, Part I of 2024 Preview
The following series of articles is by OneScreen CEO Sufian Munir, covering what to expect from the EdTech in 2024. See the original on LinkedIn Pulse here.
OneScreen Unveils Touchscreen T7, Next-Gen Interactive Tech for Educators
Executive Summary:
OneScreen opens 2024 with the arrival of Touchscreen T7. This interactive display incorporates AI and the latest technology for the upgrades teachers wanted most, such as easy access to Google learning tools, faster operations and EdTech that stays current for longer.
EdTech Support Reduces Teacher Stress and Anxiety for Better Outcomes
Technology in the classroom has a huge impact on teacher effectiveness and student performance. That is only true, however, when teachers overall are not stressed and anxious about using that tech.
Reducing EdTech-related Stress
A 2021 analysis of 16 studies over more than a decade revealed a major factor in the success of EdTech is how teachers feel about it. The report concluded that “the lack of training and education of teachers in educational technology” was correlated to frustration, exhaustion, stress and anxiety.
What’s Wrong with Talking About Learning Loss?
The problem is serious and pervasive. A large percentage of students are struggling with grades, homework and meeting previously established benchmarks.
“The NWEA results show students who finished eighth grade this year need an additional 7.4 months of learning to reach pre-pandemic levels in reading and 9.1 months in math. Black and Hispanic students need even more extra instruction to get there, the data shows.
– Linda Jacobson, The74million.org
It has become common to see this issue referred to as “learning loss,” yet many educators and other stakeholders refuse to use the term and urge others to do the same.
Why?
