As the school year concluded amidst unprecedented challenges, a critical lesson emerged. Providing a student device distribution solution became paramount. Many Canadian educational institutions also faced this urgent need. Lockourier, through our manufacturing partner Luxer One, delivered such innovation.
Millions of students across the country stayed home due to the pandemic.
Students of Rochester City School District in New York were no exception. They needed a seamless way to deliver laptops to a large number of students without access. This was indeed a significant barrier. If not addressed, it would completely halt efforts by the district to continue student education. Therefore, they desperately needed a secure, contactless solution for this educational technology delivery, and they needed it fast.
Nicole Klimek, Network Administrator for Instructional Technology, noted the challenge. “Not only did we need to source the laptops,” she stated, “but we also had to figure out a way to get it to the students without compromising their safety, or that of our faculty.” Traditional methods of asset management were simply inadequate for such a scale.
Luxer One, a pioneer in smart package locker systems and Lockourier’s trusted partner, introduced an ingenious solution. Rochester City School District launched a system of keyless, smart lockers. This provided contactless educational technology delivery to support all schools. Remarkably, the system was delivered, installed, and deployed within just 17 days after initial contact.
This multi-unit smart locker system enables faculty to load and electronically lock individual compartments. Families then simply use a built-in iPad to type in a code. Their assigned locker pops open, facilitating contactless student access. These swift pickups can be as quick as 15 seconds. This automated package solution drastically improved workplace efficiency.
“The team held our hand through the entire process,” Klimek added. “The technology was easy to learn and share with our families. Moreover, the lockers are built to last. Luxer is helping us adapt to the changing way we must run our schools and serve our students.” This demonstrates the effectiveness of a robust student device distribution solution.
Since installation, the system has seen impressive use. There has been an average of 500 pickups a month. All lockers have remained securely full of working laptops. Furthermore, students can safely drop off any laptop needing servicing. This cutting-edge smart locker system ensures secure package receiving for valuable devices. It helps in deterring parcel theft and break-ins for essential learning tools. Lockourier provides similar corporate solutions across Canada, offering a truly hassle-free delivery experience for schools and other institutions. We help property management teams streamline operations.
Ready to install smart lockers for your educational institution or commercial property management? Request a quote for parcel lockers from Lockourier today.