Overview
Servite College in Western Australia is a digitally progressive secondary school with a fully deployed 1:1 device program. Every student is issued a Microsoft Surface device, which they own and are expected to charge at home. Despite this, teachers frequently faced the challenge of students arriving with uncharged devices, disrupting the flow of classroom learning.
To maximise the effectiveness of student devices, Servite partnered with ASI Solutions to deploy a professional charging solution that could scale with their student population and support seamless, tech-enabled education.
Challenge
Although the college had invested significantly in personal devices for every student, daily use revealed a gap in infrastructure. Students who failed to charge their devices at home, and battery life sometimes fell short of the demands of a full school day, this meant that there were times when students could not fully engage. The school initially managed with a custom-built, 15-slot charging station managed by library staff, but this proved inadequate for their 1,000+ students.
The lack of charging options placed additional strain on IT staff, who had to manually plug in and monitor devices. Some students avoided using this system because they didn’t want to get in trouble for not charging their devices. A scalable, secure, and user-friendly solution was needed to maintain digital continuity in classrooms and support the broader learning strategy.
Solution
Servite College implemented PowerVault+™, SC-LOCKER™ and portable AC-MINI™ units from Power Technologies, supported by ASI Solutions. Students now have access to professional-grade charging lockers, allowing them to tap in with an RFID-enabled card and leave their devices to charge anonymously during the day. Portable battery units add flexibility for students who need to power up on the move.
The solution has normalised device charging without stigma and encouraged responsible usage through seamless access and accountability.
Results
The introduction of PowerVault+™, SC-LOCKER™ and AC-MINI™ portable chargers has significantly improved device readiness across Servite College.
Some of the key outcomes include:
