Collaboration
Futuresource: Schools need a new approach to edtech
A common theme at this year’s BETT was the need for education organisations to develop a clear roadmap for the adoption of digital services....
Ed Tech
Ed Tech
AVer Europe launches high-spec visualiser for educators
AVer Europe has introduced the M17-13M, a new mechanical arm visualiser, to the UK market, offering a 13-megapixel camera, 35.2X total zoom and full...
Collaboration
Collaboration tech – universities present large and growing opportunity
Higher education institutions are investing in a wide range of learning space technologies, according to a comprehensive new study by Futuresource Consulting. The research,...
Ed Tech
AVoIP: A quiet revolution in education
AV over IP is having a big impact on learning institutions across the globe. Richard Doughty finds out how it’s improving multiple aspects of...
Collaboration
How to create the ultimate collaboration space
When creating effective collaboration spaces in an education environment there are a number of aspects to consider. David Neal, teaching space technology co-ordinator at...
Ed Tech
Rose Luckin: Adapting to AI in education
There are many ways in which AI can be used in education, from the provision of differentiated individual instruction that is tailored to meet...
AV Tech End User
Sony launches first Artificial-Intelligence-based video analytics solution
REA-C1000 uses advanced AI-based video analytics technology to analyse the input it receives from connected cameras
AV Tech End User
Great haul of China: Absen to celebrate 10 years at the top at ISE + new product releases
Absen will celebrate its 10th straight year as the #1 Chinese export brand for LED displays at this year's ISE show in Amsterdam
AV Tech End User
Optoma to showcase latest developments in LED display, laser and 4K projection at ISE
Optoma to showcase latest developments in LED display, laser and 4K projection at ISE
Displays & Signage
Christie unveils new APS Series 3LCD projectors with five-year warranty
Available from today, the two new models offer 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio and are designed for classrooms, boardrooms, and other small-space environments
Ed Tech
Could a virtual classroom soon be more beneficial to students than a physical one?
Eton X, a subsidiary of Eton College that provides soft skills courses for teenagers says giant leaps in VR tech are "humanising" technology
Ed Tech
Mersive adds Miracast Screen Mirroring support to Solstice to bolster collaboration abilities
Solstice users can now wirelessly share content onto a display using the native screen mirroring capabilities of all major operating systems
Ed Tech
The Magnificent Seven: Finding the best projector for your classroom
Looking for a new projector for your school classroom, but can't decide which one is best for you? Here's seven to help you make...
Ed Tech
Vaddio promises “best in class” image quality from new PrimeSHOT professional camera
Pan tilt zoom (PTZ) camera ideal for large meeting rooms, lecture halls and houses of worship
Ed Tech
Lumens Integration unveils new plug-and-play camera available for ‘small’ room environments
New VC-B10U is a high-definition PTZ camera specifically designed for small meetings, classrooms and distance learning
Ed Tech
32″ interactive ‘FunTable’ helping children to enjoy learning maths
Manico's child-proof display is brings children together to help solve problems collectively and learn more quickly
Ed Tech
Updated: LTSMG offering a best-in-class service to support AV/IT teams in educational environments
The Learning and Teaching Spaces Managers Group (LTSMG) is going from strength to strength in its support for the AV community working in the...
Ed Tech
Meet your AV manager: David Neal – Lancaster University
In a new series, AVTE speaks to David Neal about the equipment the university relies on day-to-day and details his approach to the cutting-edge...
Ed Tech
Crestron brings its latest solutions to SCHOMS 2018 to help education become more interactive
Attendees will get the opportunity to experience Crestron’s new generation of collaborative and immersive solutions
Displays & Signage
NEC Showcase: Seeing is believing, but experience is everything
NEC Showcase in London – an event presenting the future of display solutions with fresh new experiences in real life settings – takes place...
Case Studies
Pure AV upgrades Lancaster University meeting space
The John Welch room at Lancaster University has been updated by Pure AV to give the space the look and feel of a corporate...
Ed Tech
CDEC appoints new HEFE business development manager
Jeremy Eustace has joined the HEFE team at CDEC as business development manager. He brings with him 16 years of industry experience focused particularly...
Ed Tech
Airtame’s new Homescreen solution offers a new way to view and control your digital displays
New update for cloud based solution designed to ensure screens are always in use and always displaying relevant content
Business
Analysis: corporate and education driving WPS market growth
Strong demand in the corporate and education sectors has propelled sales of Wireless Presentation Solutions (WPS) to an all-time high, according to the latest...
Ed Tech
Video: How Crestron is helping enhance and simplify learning and teaching capabilities at The University of Surrey
Best in class AV upgrade provides extensive capabilities inside 400 seater multi purpose lecture theatre, with simplicity and flexibility making it child's play to...
Case Studies
Pure AV provides NHS Trust with full lecture hall refit
Pure AV has completed a lecture hall upgrade as part of on-going upgrades to the facilities at the Health Academy based at Lancashire Teaching...
Displays & Signage
Vestel brings PCAP to education sector
Vestel has launched a PCAP (projective capacitive) 65in 4K interactive display for the mainstream education sector. The IFC empowers educators, giving them the opportunity...
Ed Tech
Lenovo introduces ‘Lenovo Virtual Reality Classroom’ for revolutionary learning experiences
Lenovo Virtual Reality Classroom promises to transform the way lessons are taught and the way students (over 13) consume information, by using VR
Case Studies
University of Warwick up-scales Mersive Solstice deployment
The University of Warwick has expanded its deployment of Mersive Solstice Pods to over 90 units to allow students and staff to share content...
Case Studies
Opinion: charting the rise of the interactive display in education
William Lane of Smart-e looks at the past, present and future of interactive display technology. One of the great AV success stories of the...
AV-IT
Michigan State becomes first US university with Igloo Vision 360° VR room
Michigan State University is set to open a cutting-edge Digital Scholarship Lab (DSL) within it’s Main Library that includes a 360° immersive visualisation room,...
Case Studies
Solutions: Anglia Ruskin University studio upgrade
A leading film and media studies school has re-equipped its TV studio and gallery to HD, with a 4K upgrade path, as part of...
Case Studies
CDEC futureproofs classrooms with SMART interactive screens
Grange Park Primary School in Stirchley, Telford now includes cutting-edge classrooms following extensive investment in a purpose-built facility. The school has a capacity of...
Case Studies
Major projects: Maersk Tower, Copenhagen
As part of our special report on major projects, we’re looking in depth at how a number of major AV installations were organised and...
AV-IT
University ‘Superlab’ gets largest ever Wyrestorm AVoIP solution
London Metropolitan University has replaced the legacy equipment in its ‘Superlab’, opting for an AV over IP solution from Wyrestorm, integrated by Reflex. Once...
Business
Opinion: educational enterprise
Commercial approaches and corporate tech proliferate within education, says columnist Rob Lane. Ongoing budgetary constraints impacting upon the education sector – post-financial crash credit...
Audio
Martin Audio system added to Belgian university ‘Lab’
The ArtScienceLab within the new De Krook building in the Belgian city of Ghent has had a full AV fit-out, with Martin Audio CDD...
Case Studies
HushPod brings quiet collaboration to Keele University
Keele University in Staffordshire has undergone the UK’s first TK-Team HushPod installation, which has taken place in the institution’s library. Supplied by Pure AV,...
Case Studies
Matrox and Kaltura modernises university lecture capture
Indiana University has replaced its lecture capture systems selecting Matrox Monarch LCS appliances and the Kaltura lecture capture software and video platform in order...
Case Studies
Cranfield University gets future-proof Crestron platform
GV Multimedia has undertaken a complete AV solution install with 4K capability in Cranfield University’s new signature building, the Aerospace Integration Research Centre (AIRC)....
Connectivity
VDC selected for Solent University studio upgrades
Southampton Solent University has upgraded the rooms in its TV, Film and Media Technology department as part of a £100 million programme of investment...
Ed Tech
Modern projectors can turn any room, any shape or size into a ‘digital classroom’
Projectors may have lost share to displays in the classroom - but the tech is far from dead. AV Technology's Brian Nadel discusses the evolution...