Modern schools rely on technology to meet their goals. A classroom AV system, for example, is particularly useful for enriching the learning experience. This will engage more students, leading to better grades in the process.
In this Dexon guide, we’ll show you how AV tools could transform a classroom. Read on to learn which innovations are sure to help your school.
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AV technology is already inseparable from the classroom. This is because these innovations are able to offer a better learning experience while ensuring a high standard of accessibility. Schools and teachers must use every tool at their disposal to help the next generation. If they don’t, their students might fall behind.
Rote learning methods and simply reading from a textbook can’t help everyone. Every student is different, and this includes how they take in information. Audiovisual technology gives schools a way to reach more pupils and push them to succeed.
Even beyond the classroom, computers, monitors, and more are a part of daily life. Adding them to a learning environment doesn’t just help a class’s education. It also gives them an opportunity to figure how this tech works.
AV systems help students and teachers alike. In many ways, these tools could evolve a school’s entire learning landscape. Here are some of the main benefits of AV tech in a classroom.
Screens are the most common form of AV tech in most industries, including education. Teachers can use these to give a presentation full of visual aids. This could include diagrams, videos, and other formats. Visual learners will especially find it easier to follow these classes.
Teachers can use AV tools to make learning easier for students with disabilities. Screen readers, for example, help pupils with visual impairments keep up with written resources. On top of this, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems, such as Zoom, let students join classes virtually.
With interactive whiteboards, students can have a bigger role in shaping lessons. This hands-on approach might even be better for more kinesthetic learners. For example, they can go up to the board and write their answers. Screen sharing also lets students give their own presentations.
Like any institution, schools can grow over time. This could mean bigger class sizes — or simply integrating more technology into their lessons. High-quality AV tools will help schools handle this growth. For example, using digital resources means teachers won’t have to print new copies.
Microphones and other audio systems help teachers project their voice more easily. This can be essential in a college environment, where lecture halls are bigger than typical classrooms. If the teacher is easier to hear, they then won’t have to repeat themselves as much.
Classrooms can use all kinds of AV innovations. However, the specific tools that could help your school naturally vary. For example, not every classroom has the capacity to add flexible/remote learning. Here are some of the most common AV technologies in classrooms:
These tools often have to work alongside one another. A strong AV setup covers every possible base. Above all else, however, these systems need smart implementation to be effective. This means the teachers and executives must be on the same page about how to use them.
For example, staff must have adequate training for each tool they plan on using. Otherwise, they won’t be able to get the time or cost savings this technology promises.
Learning is very different today compared to just a decade ago. This means there are some AV technologies that are basically necessary for any modern classroom. Here are just five in-depth examples of audiovisual innovations that fit perfectly in schools.
Smart whiteboards are fully interactive. Teachers could simply tap on a presentation to go to the next slide right away, for example. Intuitive gestures also mean the teacher will spend less time navigating the board. They can even annotate the screen in real-time to clarify certain points.
Adding visual content to a class can also mean adding audio. For example, if a teacher plans on playing a video. High-quality speakers ensure everybody hears the video, no matter where they sit. For full lecture halls, this could even mean a surround sound experience.
A video processor improves a signal’s quality, scaling it to match a display’s resolution. This can be especially useful for multi-screen video walls. A school might use these to deliver even better visual learning experiences. This also helps teachers display older materials in higher quality.
These tools are flexible cameras which instantly connect to a larger screen. This is ideal when a teacher needs to show a document and only has one copy. They can put it under a camera and take pictures of the document to make them more accessible.
To bring a room’s technology together, teachers can use simple AV control panels. This will help them, for example, change their audio settings instantly or turn off a room’s lights. Teachers can easily start lessons and presentations with just a few button-presses.
Nearly any workplace can benefit from screens and other AV innovations. Classrooms, however, are a chance for teachers to embrace technology and use it to improve students’ lives.
The right tool (with the right teacher) could help visual learners unlock their full potential. But this also depends on how well a school trains its staff in this technology.