Interactive displays in the classroom

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DISPLAYS IN THE CLASSROOM

Students currently in education are first-generation digital natives. They have been born into a world of technology and learn how to use a smartphone before they learn how to talk. This has triggered a demand for a new approach to teaching that uses EdTech to enhance the learning experience.

Say the word “interactive” and most of us think of touch screen displays. Interactive displays have been used in classrooms for years, offering an engaging experience captivating students on both an auditory and visual level. The latest interactive flat panels (IFPs) have huge advantages over previous models, from multi-touch capabilities and built in VC technology to longer lifespan and reduced cost of ownership.

The pandemic rapidly spurred on advancements in this technology, forcing interactive displays to offer more ways than touch to interact.

Quickly after the pandemic hit, communal touch points became out of bounds due to raised health concerns. Interactive displays adapted and incorporated gesture, motion sensors and navigation through the use of personal devices. These advancements and improvements will, no doubt, continue, allowing students to interact with displays how they want to, providing more opportunities to experiment with different learning techniques.

We are seeing collaborative, workgroup-oriented spaces with the latest touchscreen, content sharing and even video conferencing technologies popping up in schools and universities. Education institutions have realised the benefits of this technology and are now driving the revolution in digital transformation.

“The hardware, integration, and content creation for interactivity is becoming easier all the time.”

Jenny Hicks, Head of Technology at Midwich Group