School Snapshot

• PreK through 8th grade
  
  
• Over 750 students & 73 staff
  
  
• Awarded 2004 Catholic Schools of Tomorrow Innovations in Education Award in ‘Technology Integration’ for successfully weaving technology throughout their curriculum
  
  
• Named Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2017
  

Challenge

Holy Trinity Parish School, a one-time recipient of the Innovations in Education Award for Technology Integration, was looking to replace their aging technology with interactive flat panels. Previously, classrooms were outfitted with SMART interactive whiteboards and ceiling mounted projectors. Some of the rooms had SMART interactive flat panels.

After watching a demonstration of the Clevertouch® IMPACT Plus™ touch screen, they felt it was the best interactive panel they’d seen. When compared with other interactive panel brands, the IMPACT Plus was their choice hands down.

Key Solutions

Holy Trinity had the goal of selecting a teaching tool with smooth functionality. After the Clevertouch demonstration, they knew they were looking at that tool. They purchased a total of 45 IMPACT Plus screens of different sizes although most are the 75” model. All Plus models have the OPS Intel PC Slot.

“From an instructional technology standpoint, the Clevertouch IMPACT Plus has been the easiest device I’ve trained teachers on how to use,” says Jennifer Huber, Technology Support Specialist.

Some of the features that made Clevertouch the clear choice included the variety of apps such as the Timer, internet connectivity, the ability to download APK files onto the panel, and the Android capabilities overall. In addition, the school’s decision-making team liked that the IMPACT Plus could connect with other technologies such as their Apple TVs.

Benefits

It’s clear that the teachers and students enjoy using the IMPACT Plus for teaching and learning. Some of the standout features that they enjoy include:

• Clevershare™ - This application lets users share what is on their devices such as an iPad®, laptop, or PC to the IMPACT Plus screen while still enabling the teacher to maintain control over what is shared. This increases active participation and collaboration for the whole class.
  
  
• LYNX Whiteboard - This easy-to-use annotation and whiteboarding software allows teachers to create and deliver interactive lessons using content from a variety of sources, including the web. There are also a variety of tools that can boost active learning such as handwriting recognition, and math and science tools.
  
  
• Snowflake – This educational software helps teachers create interactive lessons and tasks that saves them planning time so that they can work with students directly. Snowflake also allows teachers to divide the touchscreen into independent zones to further personalize instruction.
  
  
• CleverMaths – This set of annotation tools supports interactive STEM learning and includes key maths and science tools such as protractor and calculator, formula recognition, periodic table, assorted tubes and racks, and voltmeter.

Emily Thompson, Technology Coach at Holy Trinity, says, “Over the course of my education career, I have used a variety of interactive whiteboards. Clevertouch is by far the most engaging choice for students!”

We look forward to hearing more about how teachers and students have adapted to the Clevertouch IMPACT Plus screens.