Interactive Learning and the Latest Classroom Technology

Improving the School Experience

Many schools are jumping on the audiovisual bandwagon, and for good reason. According to EdTech, at least 65% of students are visual learners, which means they tend to think in images, recalling pictures and places. Auditory learners retain the most information by listening. 

Some teachers consider their interactive capabilities even more important. Why? Research shows that our attention spans are shrinking due to an overload of information and constant stimulation from digital devices. The best solution for this increasing problem is interactive learning.

Let's explore how schools in San Mateo and Santa Rosa, CA, create an enhanced learning environment using the latest classroom technology.

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Interactive Whiteboards

Interactive whiteboards are all the rage in today's video conference rooms, helping remote and onsite staff collaborate in real-time. These boards also promote engaged learning and are becoming increasingly common in the classroom.

A few of the many ways teachers use this technology include supporting visual learners by adding videos and images to lesson plans. Interactive math problems, reading programs, and games create an engaged classroom environment, enhancing learning and retention.

The Modern Projector

Projectors have changed significantly in recent years. Today's laser technology allows for compact projectors that create crystal-clear, lifelike images up to 200 inches. These large displays captivate while allowing for flexible learning solutions. At a mere 16 pounds, teachers can place them on mobile carts and use the technology for small-group collaboration. They can also project images on the whiteboard alongside other content. 

Large venue projection systems are used in auditoriums and gymnasiums, creating an immersive learning experience, and are used for live content streaming, interactive classes, and as backdrops for theatrical performances and events. 

Audio Systems

Audio amplification technology ensures teachers are heard while enabling them to move around the classroom freely. It encourages engagement, helping students hear every word effortlessly. 

In school theaters, performing arts centers, and other areas requiring high-quality audio and exceptional coverage and room acoustics, our audio engineers employ Rational Acoustics SMAART software. This platform analyzes the response of electro-acoustic systems, supporting tasks such as channel equalization and feedback suppression. It assists us in installing and aligning your speaker system for optimum performance.  

Our AV experts also incorporate high-performance PA systems that include microphones, speakers, mixers, and amplifiers. These systems ensure everyone can hear every word, whether broadcasting important announcements, emergency alerts, or sharing vital information with one school zone.

The Best AV for Your Classroom

School funding is tight, leaving many districts wondering which classroom technology to prioritize. The answer lies in your curriculum and the teaching style of your staff. At PCD, we'll explore the benefits of each option and how it relates to your educational goals. Then, we'll help you select the technology that best suits your school's quest to improve the learning experience for teachers and students.

Are you ready to embrace the latest technology that helps keep kids engaged? Let our AV experts at PCD come to your classroom and fine-tune your audio-video system while training your staff on the most efficient way to use it! To learn more about the many options in state-of-the-art classroom technology or to schedule a complimentary consultation, contact PCD today.