Like many school districts, Dayton Independent School District (TX) faced a growing need to manage and track hundreds of student devices with a small tech staff.
To reduce manual work and improve efficiency, Dayton ISD turned to FUYL Smart Lockers integrated with Learn21’s Tech Director Toolbox.
The challenge
Dayton Independent School District adopted a one-to-one device program for students but faced challenges in managing loaner devices effectively. The existing system of storing loaner devices in the help desk was cumbersome and time-consuming. The district needed a solution that could charge Windows laptops for students and integrate with their existing Learn21 help desk software for efficient loaner distribution.
The solution
Casey Woods, the IT administrator at Dayton Independent Schools, sought a solution to streamline the distribution of loaner devices and minimise student downtime. Casey’s district implemented the LocknCharge FUYL Smart Locker System, which provided a centralised and organised system for storing and distributing loaner devices, ensuring easy access and quick deployments. The integration with Learn21 help desk software allowed for fast and seamless ticket processing.
The results
By integrating LocknCharge’s FUYL Smart Locker System with Learn21, Dayton ISD created a scalable device management solution that saves time and resources while ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed:
- Efficient loaner device distribution: With the FUYL Smart Locker in place, Dayton Independent Schools eliminated the need to store loaner devices in the help desk. This streamlined the process of providing loaner devices to students in need, significantly reducing the time spent on this task.
- Reduced student downtime: The new system’s efficiency allowed the school to keep students in the help desk for no more than 5 minutes, enabling them to return to class quickly. This improved overall student experience.
- Student empowerment: The FUYL Tower Smart Locker system encouraged students to become self-reliant in accessing loaner devices. Students could teach each other how to use the locker, reducing the dependence on IT staff and enhancing student involvement.
- IT staff time savings: Casey Woods reported a substantial reduction in the time spent finding lost or missing devices. Before implementing the smart locker system, he spent a couple of hours per day searching for devices, which reduced to about one hour per week after the implementation.
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