Interactive Displays Facilitate Collaborative Learning in K–12 Spaces

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The focus in K­–12 districts has long been on flexible learning spaces, but modern classroom designs are adapting now that most students are equipped with one-to-one devices.
Many schools are conceptualizing configurations that move the traditional focus from the front of the classroom. Instead of placing a display at the front of the room, schools are opting for displays on mobile carts. Huddle spaces with multiple displays throughout the room are becoming popular for larger areas.
Nearly every district IT decision-maker understands what an interactive flat-panel display is, and…

The pandemic, which accelerated tech use in K–12 schools, also changed how that technology is consumed. Today’s educators are using more applications to facilitate student…