Total Economic Impact Study Shares School Benefits Brought to Life by Promethean ActivPanel

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Promethean, a leader in education technology, has released a study by Forrester Consulting highlighting the benefits of its ActivPanel interactive displays in classrooms. Key findings from 153 participants revealed that 64% experienced increased engagement among students and teachers, while 21% reduced time spent on lesson planning, enhancing productivity. The study indicates a 12% return on investment over five years and suggests a payback period of four years, positioning the ActivPanel as a valuable investment for schools seeking modern educational tools.

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• 64% increase in teacher and student engagement.
• 21% reduction in lesson planning time, enhancing productivity.
• 12% return on investment over five years with a payback period of four years.
• 66% improvement in teacher satisfaction.
• 48% decline in IT support requests.

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SEATTLE, June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Promethean®, a leading global education technology company, today announced the release of a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of the company that examines the potential return on investment for schools that deploy Promethean ActivPanel® interactive displays in classrooms. The ActivPanel display promotes a student-centric approach to learning through interactive touchscreen functionality, lesson delivery software, and the ability to cast or share content from other devices to support remote, hybrid, and in-person learning.

Through 153 surveyed participants, five customer interviews, and data aggregation, Forrester found that school districts experienced the following ActivPanel benefits:

• 64% saw and increase in teacher and student engagement
• 61% saw an increase in student collaboration in the classroom
• 66% saw an improvement in teacher satisfaction
• 21% reduction in time spent on lesson planning and delivery increasing teacher productivity
• 48% decline in IT support requests improving IT efficiencies
• 54% reduction in annual spend on printing materials

The study comes at a time where legacy technology within classrooms is becoming less reliable and practical for all learning environments. Schools dealing with this challenge are looking to invest in new education technology conducive to strong student engagement, intuitive for teachers, and easy to maintain. The report, titled "The Total Economic Impact (TEI) of Promethean ActivPanel," provides these schools with a framework to better understand the financial and qualitative impacts of the ActivPanel investment.

The report explores additional ways the Promethean ActivPanel facilitates a better learning environment through higher engagement and collaboration opportunities that lead to improved student performance. It also analyzes the five-year present value financial impact for the panel, resulting in a 12% return on investment and payoff within four years.

"We're proud to showcase how the Promethean ActivPanel creates new opportunities for student engagement and allows educators to innovate while reducing costs for districts," said Cheryl Miller, Chief Marketing Officer at Promethean. "This study acts as an important validator for how our solution brings new efficiencies, classroom modernization, and financial benefits to schools. Schools that invest in ActivPanels can do so with confidence regarding their impact and ROI."

To download the study, click here.

About Promethean
Promethean is a true partner for educators and innovators with more than two decades helping people learn and grow together. We believe collaborative discovery is at the heart of the learning experience. Our award-winning interactive displays and lesson delivery solutions transform learning and workspaces into creative, connected environments to foster collective success. With headquarters in Seattle, WA, and offices worldwide, Promethean is a member of the NetDragon Websoft Holdings Limited (HKSE: 0777) group of companies. Visit us at PrometheanWorld.com.

Promethean and ActivPanel are registered trademarks of Promethean Limited in the U.S. and/or other countries around the world.

Media Contact
Madeline Kalicka, Karbo Communications for Promethean
(240)-427-8961
promethean@karbocom.com

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FAQ

What are the benefits of using the Promethean ActivPanel according to the Forrester study?

The study found that using ActivPanel results in increased engagement, collaboration, productivity, and satisfaction among teachers and students.

What return on investment does the Promethean ActivPanel provide?

The ActivPanel offers a 12% return on investment over five years, with a payback within four years.

How does the ActivPanel impact classroom dynamics?

The ActivPanel enhances engagement and collaboration, leading to improved student performance and reduced planning time for teachers.

What does the Forrester study reveal about IT support needs with ActivPanel?

The study reported a 48% decline in IT support requests after implementing the ActivPanel.

When was the study on Promethean ActivPanel released?

The study was released on June 22, 2021.