The Evolution of Classroom Tech, From VCR Carts to Interactive Displays

Educational technology is not a new concept. Whether in a small classroom or a vast lecture theatre, the role of audiovisual technology has played an important, if not always significant, role in the way lessons are taught and the way students learn.

In today’s 21st century digital world, we are far removed from wheeling a TV and VCR into the classroom – the opportunities for educational tech to enhance learning have never been greater or more varied. Regular visitors to ISE or Bett Show have been able to visualise and appreciate the market’s continued evolution – with hundreds, if not thousands, of companies promising the next variation of ‘revolutionary’ and ‘innovative’ products.

With global spending expected to top $314 billion by 2025 (up 11% per annum), and considering these uncertain times, finding the right solution and getting maximum return on investment are imperative. The beauty, and perhaps the curse, of educational technology, though, is in its variety. Delivering a solution that takes classrooms and educational settings seamlessly from the status quo into the future, with software that is intuitive for educators and students to use, is key.

Read the full article at Essential Install.

Follow us on social media for the latest updates in B2B!

Image

Latest

3Y0K DXpedition
Into Bouvet with 3Y0K: Wolfgang HB9RYZ Takes on the Challenge of Radio’s Rarest Frontier
December 5, 2025

Remote, icy, and battered by the South Atlantic, Bouvet Island is often called the most isolated place on Earth. This Norwegian territory, located roughly halfway between South Africa and Antarctica, has long captured the imagination of amateur radio operators because of its extreme inaccessibility and status as one of the rarest DXCC entities. In February…

Read More
personal branding
Personal Branding Now Drives B2B Success, Customer Trust, and Competitive Advantage
December 5, 2025

Personal branding has rapidly shifted from a “nice-to-have” to a strategic imperative in B2B marketing, reshaping how companies communicate, differentiate, and build trust. As industries evolve and professionals take on more dynamic, multi-stream careers, visibility and authenticity have become critical assets. Key findings from the Edelman + LinkedIn Thought Leadership Impact Report show that…

Read More
IT
Real-World IT Practices Are Streamlining AV Deployments and Raising the Bar for Consistency
December 4, 2025

For years, the AV industry has discussed the long-anticipated convergence with IT—but that shift is no longer theoretical. With cloud adoption accelerating, hybrid work normalizing, and organizations rebuilding digital infrastructure after years of rapid change, AV systems now sit squarely on the IT backbone. In fact, the majority of newly upgraded conference rooms require network-centric…

Read More
ROI
ROI Case Study
December 3, 2025

Denials are no longer a slow leak in the revenue cycle—they’re a fast-moving, rule-shifting game controlled by payers, and hospitals that don’t model denial patterns in real time end up budgeting around losses they could have prevented. PayerWatch’s four-digit, client-verified ROI in 2024 shows what happens when a hospital stops reacting claim by…

Read More