The transformative power of interactive screens in education

The way of teaching and learning in classrooms, training rooms, etc. has changed significantly, and more in recent months, in which virtual classes must also serve to help raise morale, participation and attention, as Harold Niericker explains, Head of Signage Product Management at Philips Professional Display Solutions.

Educational technology is not a new concept. Whether in a small classroom or a large conference room, The role of audiovisual technology plays an important role in how lessons are taught and how students learn.

In today's 21st century digital world, the opportunities for educational technology to improve learning have never been greater or more varied.. Regular visitors to events such as WHEREAS o Bett Show have been able to see, know and appreciate the continuous evolution of the market, with hundreds, if not thousands, of companies that promise the next evolution of 'revolutionary' and 'innovative' products.

With global spending expected to exceed 314.000 million dollars a year 2025 (which represents an increase in 11% annual), and considering these uncertain times, it is imperative to find the right solution and get the maximum return on investment.

However, the beauty, and maybe the curse, of educational technology is in its variety. The key is to offer a solution that seamlessly takes classrooms and educational environments from the status quo into the future., with software that is intuitive for educators and students to use without any type of hindrance or problem.

The consensus among EdTech professionals is that education will be the spearhead of the “rebound” from the current pandemic crisis. With agreed budgets, there will be a flurry of project completions as integrators (as well as teachers and students) return to their classrooms and campus.

Stay committed

It is important to remember that the role of technology is to solve existing problems in the classroom., benefiting both students and teachers in this process.

Philips Professional Display Solutions (PDS) has conducted extensive research in this environment to identify and understand what students and tutors want and need, consulting leading educators around the world, in an attempt to find a solution that benefits everyone.

Starting from scratch, The most important element is to maintain attention and commitment at all times. According to some psychologists, The attention span of an average student is between 10 y 15 minutes.

With classes and lectures typically lasting between one hour and ninety minutes, the problem is obvious. By the way, adult care figures, of the professionals, in a business meeting they are almost identical (but that is for another analysis). What is this due to??

Continuous distractions

In today's modern digital world, distractions come from all angles, particularly in our personal lives. Recent research shows that the 30% of people surveyed in the UK now have five or more connected devices, including laptops, smart phones and tvs, tablets and, increasingly, smart watches.

With a growing desire to access live information, to linear or non-linear content and the opportunity to comment through social media (are sent 350.000 tweets every minute), our brains are becoming super stimulated and over active, what makes it difficult, almost unnatural, focus on something singular.

Moving from this multi-focus state to a mindset more appropriate for a classroom, which traditionally requires idle silences and taking notes with your head down, It can be difficult in these times.

Evolution of participation

Therefore, The task of keeping the new and next generation engaged within a traditional educational environment is, and will continue to be, increasingly tense.

Character development, Collaborative learning and creative thinking are the essential ingredients of the Philips PDS professional display solutions for use in any educational environment.

Students should feel empowered and involved, so the collaboration between tutors and students must be fluid, encouraged and required.

Statistically, he 65% of the population has visual memory, indicating the need for more visual presentations. The Philips PDS team believes that interactive displays are the key to offering the simplest solution, effective and integrative, as they offer people the opportunity to absorb information in multiple formats, as audio, images and video, and ensure that classes remain a hive of creative activity.

These findings helped the company's product teams create its latest range of interactive educational displays. (T-Line), thus bridging the distance between our personal and work lives (academic). Teachers often point to increased attention and engagement as the main benefits of teaching with interactive visual systems..

Screen sharing

Screens no longer have to be the center of the classroom or room. For the students in the front row it is good, but for those in the back or for those who do not have perfect vision, a single screen can be problematic, so share it, how it happens at home, solve the problem.

Thanks to it, Students can wirelessly connect their own device (tablet, mobile, portable) directly to the screen, ensuring a perfect view in the front row or wherever they are seated.

Taking notes comes with a number of problems, as students risk missing vital parts of the information disseminated to them, while, at the same time, they walk away from the debate.

The flow of a lesson can also be impaired, with tutors forced to take a break while students 'catch up'. It is widely recognized that only the 20% of information is retained after initial memorization. No review, he 47% of learned information is lost after only twenty minutes. after one day, is located in the 62%.

With an interactive screen, Teachers can take students deeper into the subject in real time so they can actively discuss and participate, instead of taking notes, with the added benefit of staying engaged throughout.

Video conferencing platforms

In addition to a wide variety, Video conferencing platforms open new opportunities for students to interact with people outside the classroom, as guest speakers. In the same way, those who cannot be in class can join remotely and participate as if they were in the room.

Team members and students can provide immediate feedback (anonymously and without raising your hand) through interactive controls that use to ask and answer questions about the material presented. This allows the instructor to quickly identify areas of confusion and adapt materials in real time..

Introduce new technology

The introduction of new technology in the classroom usually causes uncertainty among teachers and at each educational level., so it is vital to provide a solution that works on a commonly used operating system to facilitate intuitive use, in addition to easily integrating into existing educational software infrastructure.

The new T-Line range is designed for all levels of education, from the first years for young children, Primary, Secondary, Bachelor, to higher schools, gyms, universities and distance studies.

Running on Android, the most used operating system in the world, the fear factor is canceled, encouraging students to participate and eliminating any delays during setup. As Malcolm X said, “education is the passport to the future, Because tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”.