Realising the concept of digital classrooms had been challenging for Kantonsschule Chur due to the outdated technology and poor image quality of the projectors in use. There was a pressing need for modern, reliable, and user-friendly solutions.

Following a thorough analysis, the school selected the BenQ RM04 Boards for their intuitive operation, high image quality, and seamless integration into the existing IT infrastructure.

BenQ EDLA-certified RM04 interactive displays with the built-in EZWrite 6 whiteboarding software and Google’s security features are now in use across the school to support interactive learning. Teachers and students benefit from daily use of the devices and IT administrators can remotely and centrally manage every Board, thanks to the account and device management solutions (AMS and DMS).

Kantonsschule Chur is a renowned, trilingual (German, Italian, Romansh) educational institution in the heart of the Swiss Alps. As the region’s leading high school, it offers a broad range of educational programs. The school, known for its modern campus and highly qualified staff, prepares students for future challenges, emphasising holistic education by integrating modern technologies and innovative teaching methods into its lessons.

In addition to a strong focus on natural sciences and humanities, the school promotes artistic and sporting talent. Through numerous exchange programs and international partnerships, students can gain valuable intercultural experience. Kantonsschule Chur balances tradition with progress, educating responsible and globally-minded citizens.

Outdated ultra-short throw projectors, inadequate image quality, lack of user-friendliness, frequent technical problems, and unreliable devices were hindering Kantonsschule Chur’s efforts to provide future-oriented, digital teaching. These issues prompted the school to invest in new technologies to improve classroom teaching and communication during meetings between teachers and parents. The school sought innovative solutions to create more efficient and interactive teaching processes. 

To meet the needs of both teachers and students, an in-depth analysis was conducted to find the most suitable technology. The options included interactive flat panels designed to simplify teaching and enhance the classroom experience. After thorough consideration, the school opted for the BenQ RM series interactive displays specially designed for schools. These boards met the school’s requirements for creating interactive lessons while improving students’ media skills.

Given the daily use of interactive displays, Kantonsschule Chur paid particular attention to products that offered clear visuals and could withstand prolonged use. They also wanted user-friendly touchscreen functionality to support interactive teaching.

The multi-touch BenQ interactive displays provide features similar to traditional school boards, but with expanded capabilities. Thanks to their intuitive design, users can easily move, scale, or duplicate elements. These digital boards have not only replaced the school’s conventional projectors but also enabled interactive presentation of teaching materials. 

BenQ products are integrated seamlessly into the school’s existing IT infrastructure. Using BenQ’s built-in DMS, AMS, and IAM software, IT administrators can remotely and centrally manage user accounts, making the system easy to maintain. Fast and reliable customer service was also a key factor in the decision, ensuring minimal disruption to daily teaching. 

BenQ RM04 interactive displays are now used extensively at the Kantonsschule Chur, improving classroom interactions. Both teachers and students use the devices daily, benefiting from features such as seamless whiteboarding, convenient file access, and Google-enhanced learning. As the boards feature up to 40 touchpoints, multiple students can simultaneously participate in lessons and real-time activities such as quizzes or collaborative tasks.

By integrating BenQ Boards, the Kantonsschule Chur has significantly transformed its teaching and learning environment. These modern technologies have replaced outdated projectors and now provide user-friendly collaboration functions, enhanced security, and powerful whiteboarding features with excellent image quality for more dynamic and engaging lessons at school. Seamless integration into the existing IT infrastructure supports both teachers and students in their everyday classroom experience.

The Kantonsschule Chur and BenQ will have a long-term partnership to ensure that the school’s technological infrastructure remains up-to-date. The school will plan further projects to continue improving its digital classrooms and meeting the evolving needs of modern education. BenQ will support the educational goals of the Kantonsschule Chur by providing new technologies and solutions.