AV Magazine Education Supplement

People learn best when they’re involved and interested. With a number of dif- ferent generations ringing the changes almost as quickly as we blink, for today’s technology- savvy youngsters this means the process of engagement is one where the teacher-pupil interface is dominated by responsive com- ponentry and intuitive environments. Despite colleges and universities also requiring the latest technologies to attract students and provide them with the skills modern employers are asking for, you can safely assume that fee-paying students do expect formal teaching areas to be kitted out at least to the standard to which they’ve been accustomed at school. AV Magazine is currently witnessing a steady stream of amazing environments emerging from the higher education sector that has stepped up a level to teach the corporate world a thing or two about creat- ing sophisticated AV ecosystems that work seamlessly with IT infrastructures. There’s no doubt it’s a positive techfest out there. But to extract the most out of it requires a clear vision, a search for clear, knowledgeable and impartial advice to guide buyers in the right direction, so that AV and IT work together effectively to cre- ate a harmonious and productive environ- ment. Clive Couldwell, Editor AV Magazine, avinteractive.com Creating the right kind of environment EDITORIAL Clive Couldwell Editor Zoe Mutter Deputy Editor CONTRIBUTOR Paul Bray ADVERTISING Rachael Hamilton Commercial Director 020 8253 8641 rachael.hamilton@avmag.co.uk Sabrina Nawaz Account Manager 020 8253 4605 sabrina.nawaz@avmag.co.uk Amit Patel Account Manager 020 8253 8642 amit.patel@avmag.co.uk DESIGN/PRODUCTION Julian Cresswell Norma Martin 020 8253 8668 julian.cresswell@metropolis.co.uk MARKETING Kimryn Sherwood Marketing Executive kimryn.sherwood@metropolis.co.uk MANAGEMENT Richard Watts Managing Director SUBSCRIPTIONS Abacus Media +44 (0)20 7766 9810 metropolis@abacusemedia.com PRINTED BY Stephens & George Goat Mill Road, Dowlais, Wales ISSN 1361-3685 Established in 1972 and independent of any trade, firm or organisation ©2018 AV Magazine and its supplements are published by emap Southern House, Floor 10 Wellesley Grove Croydon CR0 1XG www.metropolis.co.uk @AVMag AudioVisualMag AV Magazine We’re all over social media: CONTACT US Market trends 4 Keeping pupils engaged Multi-touch capabilities are ideal for youngsters whose world is now technology driven. Interactivity 5 Changing the way we learn Interactive technologies differentiate lesson content for each pupil’s needs. SMART 8 Great lessons SMART’s iQ allows teachers to easily connect student devices together for interactive learning. INTRODUCTION In association with Projection 10 Multi-sensory spaces The current generation of projectors offers a much better classroom experience. Signage 12 Solutions for education They’ve become the most visible and effective communications tool on campuses nationwide. wePresent 14 Bring your own device Fixed PCs and USB sticks are increasingly making way for laptops, mobiles and Wi-Fi. Audio 15 Playing a vital role And that’s everywhere - from amplification to safety systems and music performance. Cover: Shutterstock DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019 | AV EDUCATION SPECIAL | 3 AVMAGAZINE EDUCATION SPECIAL SHUTTERSTOCK METROPOLISGROUP/EMAP RESPECTSTHEPRIVACYOFEVERYPERSONFORWHOMWEHAVEPERSONALDATA.WECOMPLYWITHDATAPROTECTIONLEGISLATIONSUCHASTHEDATA PROTECTIONACT1998ANDTHEGENERALDATAPROTECTIONREGULATIONWHICHREGULATESTHEPROCESSINGOFDATAANDENSURESTHATYOURDATA ISPROCESSEDFAIRLYAND LAWFULLY, ISKEPTSECUREANDONLYTHATDATANECESSARYFORANYPROCESSING ISKEPT.YOUCANSEEOURPRIVACYPOLICYAT WWW.METROPOLIS.CO.UK/PRIVACY