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Blended Learning Chromebooks
A £300k programme giving 1,100 students their own Chromebook, ahead of schedule and within budget.
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The situation
The Priory School wanted every student to have the same device in every lesson, and teachers who were confident using it. The aims were to help teachers lead digital learning, and to equip all students equally to learn independently.
What we did
We ran the project in sprints using Scrum, which the school had not used before. We negotiated with suppliers so devices were bought at the lowest possible cost, with the savings passed on to families, and sourced hardware from limited stocks in the middle of the pandemic. We wrote and designed a 16 page parent guide, with versions for each year group, and trained staff, students and parents.
The outcome
99% of 1,100 students own identical Chromebooks and 1% borrow a loan device. 76% of students said they found their Chromebook useful or could not live without it for English, Maths and Science. The project was delivered ahead of schedule and within budget, and Dell Technologies featured the school as a flagship case study and filmed an advert there. We were invited to present the scheme to Education Ministers at the Europe, Middle East and Africa Education Summit.
Year
2020
Made for
The Priory School
Our role
Project management, parent guide, training and consultancy
What was delivered
Project management and supplier negotiation
A 16 page parent information pack, with all photos taken by Hankin Digital
INSET day training for teachers, plus bespoke sessions for support staff and office staff
Short step-by-step videos for parents on a dedicated YouTube channel
Training for students on expectations and accessibility tools
Consultancy for other schools, and visits to see the project in action
