Lake Washington School District in Redmond, Washington, is known for embracing technology while serving approximately 30,000 students. However, the challenge of integrating digital tools into classrooms has hindered their potential to enhance teaching and learning.
Challenge
Despite being a high-tech district, Lake Washington faced inefficiencies due to manually managing multiple login credentials. Teachers lost valuable instructional time helping students access apps, while parents were frustrated managing credentials for homework. Instead of empowering educators, the technology often became an obstacle, leaving teachers troubleshooting more and teaching less.
Solution
ClassLink provided Lake Washington with a comprehensive solution to streamline access and management of digital tools. Through LaunchPad, students now use a single set of credentials to access all their apps. For younger learners, QuickCards made the process even easier with QR code-based logins via webcams.
Ryan Bahm, the district’s Systems Administrator, praised Roster Server for connecting students with resources with minimal friction, ensuring rosters and apps remain up-to-date. Analytics offered insights into app usage across grade levels and schools, empowering administrators to make data-driven decisions.
Finally, OneSync simplified account management, allowing data to flow effortlessly and securely between systems. Bahm noted, “Having a tool we can manipulate ourselves to drive whatever our needs become is extremely valuable.”
Results
Classroom efficiency surged as teachers reclaimed valuable instructional time previously lost to login issues. Parents enjoyed simplified access to resources at home, enhancing their engagement in their children's education. Administrators gained crucial insights into app usage, ensuring that tools effectively supported student outcomes. With ClassLink, Lake Washington transformed its digital environment, making technology a seamless aid to education rather than a hindrance.
"We really saw the impact ClassLink has had across the board for our district. Providing that additional classroom instruction time has been huge for Lake Washington."