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large displays and remote control via an app, teachers can become free within the classroom”. Not a Competition Whilst the debate of projection against panels will rumble on, the point about ensuring the lesson sinks in with the pupils has to be the priority when deciding what to go for. Jackson said that the conversation around Ed Tech shouldn’t be about replacing what’s already there. She would rather the technologies be used together. “Projectors and interactive whiteboards both still have a place. Projectors can work well in larger spaces or where budgets are tight, but interactive whiteboards enable far richer participation. “They allow teachers and pupils to engage directly with content, adapt lessons in real time and cater to different learning styles. It’s less about one technology replacing another, and more about choosing the right tool for the right teaching context.” “Technology works best when it helps teachers vary the pace and format of a lesson,” added Anderton. “Shorter attention spans do not mean pupils cannot engage deeply, but they do respond well to lessons that feel active, visual and responsive. “AV can support that by allowing teachers to move quickly between video, live annotation, pupil work, quizzes and discussion.
Using modern, bright projectors with large displays and remote control via an app, teachers can become free within the classroom.
role in digitising classrooms, making lessons more visual and allowing teachers to annotate, demonstrate and explain concepts more clearly,” said Anderton. “However, they are often built around a teacher-led model, with most interaction happening at the front of the room. Schools are now looking for tools, such as an iPad, that allow pupils to contribute more actively. “That means moving towards systems where work can be shared from multiple devices, discussions can happen in real time, and pupils are part of the lesson rather than simply watching it.” According to the research from Epson, 85% of teachers want more “freedom to roam” around the classroom while teaching, and 71% believing greater teacher mobility would improve student engagement. “Not only are flat-panel touchscreen displays smaller and less engaging, but they’re also holding some students back,” said Graeme Davidson at Epson Europe. “Using modern, bright projectors with
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