Does Your Classroom Need A Smart Panel Display?
Does your classroom have a smart panel display yet? If not, it might be time to consider upgrading your classroom technology. Schools all over the country have started adopting this educational tool and many teachers would argue that it’s essential to teaching in 2019. Even if you prefer the traditional blackboard lecture approach, a smart panel is still likely the way to go. The sheer number of possibilities with this technology makes it flexible enough to meld with any teaching style.
What are Smart Panels?
The industry tends to use this term pretty loosely. It is often used to reference any type of interactive classroom display system. This can include interactive whiteboards, touch screen displays and even interactive projectors. The one thing that binds these devices to the smart panel label is their ability to connect with your classroom computer. Even if you’re still a bit skeptical, there is no denying that classroom smart panels offer major improvements in several key areas. Here are a few examples:
Presenting Additional Content
As we mentioned, smart panels are so useful because they can basically be turned into an extra monitor for your computer. This allows teachers to display more content to aid their teaching efforts. Playing videos or showing live demonstrations can go a long way toward maintaining student attention. It’s important to note that these capabilities are meant to supplement, not substitute for, your traditional teaching methods.
Prioritize Important Information
Smart panels can actually be a huge help for students when taking notes. On a standard whiteboard you’d have to underline or put a star next to information you deem important. With a smart panel you can use interactive technology to provide a stronger emphasis. Adding different degrees of highlighting, pictures, graphics or video clips can make a stronger impression and will be easier for students to remember.
Better Group Work Environment
Despite what some may think, collaboration is not lost on smart panels. Multi point touch options allow several students to work at the same time just like on an ordinary whiteboard. The big difference is, they have access to the internet, among other perks. This makes working in groups more dynamic and can be a valuable learning experience.
Real Time Problem Solving
Teachers get asked a lot of questions and sometimes they need more information. Rather than looking it up on their computer and regurgitating information, teachers can show their process of searching for answers. This can help students develop a practical approach to solving problems; a skill that is in high demand in the real world.
