Why Interactive Board Is the New Smartphone for Classrooms?

While there are over 15 brands that sell interactive displays, the best models are specifically designed for hybrid classrooms- ones with effective in-person and remote learning. For example, a display designed for hybrid learning will need to have integrated videoconferencing tools, as well as the ability to load new applications as they are developed for remote or hybrid learning. These displays can run both Android and Windows software through integrated or OPS computers, enabling curriculum directors to evaluate hybrid learning tools outside the traditional proprietary interactive whiteboard ecosystems.

New non-proprietary whiteboarding software can help blending the virtual and physical learning environments into true hybrid classrooms. First, these software platforms can leverage content from both the local storage and connected cloud content and internet lessons, without having to connect a PC. These sessions can be broadcast live over the internet via cloud collaboration system that even allows remote learners to write on the board via their phones or tablets. These new systems also offer improved in-person learning technologies such as improved touch sensors that can recognize gestures such as palm erasers, and dynamic widths to enable the boards to be used for teaching Kanji, Arabic, Hebrew characters- and of course creative arts such as calligraphy. Unlike a passive projector, a properly equipped interactive displays can actively capture, record, and store lessons in the could for students and teachers to replay, regardless of their location.

Even though students are home or social distancing is required, it is important to keep a high level of safety in organizing collaboration and group activities, as per this report from McKinsey. High quality interactive displays are now available (and affordable), with durable germ-resistant screens to allow for on-screen activities while minimizing the risk of virus spread. Other new technologies include a proximity sensor that will lower the blue light levels when students are close to the board, as well as monitor the air for unhealthy levels of CO2 or harmful particles to keep students from getting drowsy.