Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University
Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University (ASU) is ranked No. 1 in the world for international trade by QS International Trade Rankings 2023, scoring 100 out of a possible 100 points. ASU is ranked No. 1 as the most innovative school by U.S. News and World Report for nine years running.
Given its impressive reputation, Thunderbird desired an upgraded technology infrastructure in order to embrace an innovative approach to education. The goal was to enable instructors and students to use their own devices when leading and contributing to discussions, and to optimize learning experiences for in-person, remote, and hybrid participants.
Solution
Working with Phoenix-based HT Consultants and Tech Providers, Inc., Mike Grasso, Director of Digital Initiatives, AV and Media at Thunderbird, determined that the Biamp Modena BYOD solution was the most effective system deployment for the graduate school’s multiple classrooms and learning spaces. Parlé Beamtracking microphones were installed to consistently capture speakers’ voices even when moving as they talk. Desono loudspeakers were included to ensure exceptional audio clarity, and Tesira DSP technology works behind the scenes to process and route all digital signals to their proper destinations.
Combine Modena’s ease-of-use and flexibility with the outstanding voice pickup capabilities of the Parlé microphones, and we’ve created optimal teaching and learning environments for all involved at Thunderbird.
MIKE GRASSO Director of Digital Initiatives, AV and Media
Thunderbird School of Global Management
at Arizona State University
Conclusion
According to Mike Grasso, the Biamp solutions chosen by him and his integrator partners, HT Consultants, and Tech Providers, Inc., have delivered above and beyond the anticipated results.
“With the BYOD capabilities on Modena, instructors, students, and guest speakers can all join the same session with whatever devices they’re most comfortable using,” he said. “Combine Modena’s ease-of-use and flexibility with the outstanding voice pickup capabilities of the Parlé microphones, and we’ve created optimal teaching and learning environments for all involved at Thunderbird, whether in-person, remote or hybrid.”