There has been a drastic increase in the usage of interactive whiteboards in schools, universities, training rooms and institutions around the globe. It has been proved to be useful for both teaching and learning in interesting ways. It stimulates the enthusiasm of educators and students for lessons, makes interaction in classes efficient, increases the trainer’s...Read More
The AV systems deployed in schools and universities today are doing more than just telling the students what they need to know. Educators are using them to encourage students to engage and collaborate, leading to excellent retention of information. Digital signage in educational technology is transcending beyond simply showcasing menus and weekly events. In this...Read More
Gone is the era where teaching was limited to only textbooks and journals. Technology has trickled into every aspect of our life including the way education is being imparted. AV Technology in the classroom is no longer a marvel of technology. Today, schools are opting for classroom AV solutions for a wholesome and interactive learning...Read More
Interactive projectors and whiteboard, which support multi-touch finger gestures and interactive pens, have been increasingly popular in classroom AV solution among educators in recent years. With touch interactive functions and PC-free annotations, teachers and students can easily transform any surface into an interactive environment. Many teachers have found creative ways of using interactive projectors and...Read More
These days, if it’s not showing up on a screen, kids may not be interested in it. While some adults tried to get kids to move away from this device-dependency, many have actually encouraged learning with smart devices. School administrators and teachers are now realising that new high-tech gadgets not only hold students’ attention for...Read More
Interactive Whiteboards (IWB) are changing the way office presentations are being delivered these days. They are a popular Classroom AV solution as well. Institutions and organisations are discovering that they are an excellent means to improve learning and an effective way to collaborate during meetings. The advantages an interactive whiteboard offers over the traditional whiteboard...Read More
Thanks to new classroom AV technology, students can now get to enjoy their lessons. Interactive whiteboards (IWB) have been developed and installed with educationally-focused software and content that has the ability to interact with other smart devices in the classroom such as tablets, laptops, and video conferencing. Interactive whiteboards (IWB) replaces the good old projectors...Read More
Gone are the days where teaching was limited to only textbooks and notebooks. Technology has seeped into every aspect of our life including the way education is being imparted. Teachers can’t overlook the emerging trend of technology in the classroom. AV Technology in the classroom is no longer a new phenomenon. Today, Schools are deploying...Read More
As you probably know, active learning environments are increasingly becoming the norm in 21st century classrooms across the world. To facilitate learning in these classrooms, AV technology plays a huge role. Everyone from AV integrators to makers of AV equipment are focusing on this domain, and the latter are developing new products that support more...Read More
Increasingly, video conferencing is not just being installed in businesses, but is making inroads into education. Educators in schools, colleges and universities are making use of video conferencing to achieve their goals and objectives. A white paper by Lifesize, discusses the various ways in which video conferencing can help educators. Video conferencing helps educators with...Read More
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