Touchscreens in Modern Classrooms: A Game-Changer for Interactive Learning

December 03, 2024 by Mark Tweedy, Director of Communications

teacher teaching kids on a smart board in the classroom

In today’s education landscape, technology plays an essential role in enhancing how students learn and engage. Interactive smartboards (also knowns as interactive touchscreens or interactive displays), have emerged as a transformative tool, bringing lessons to life and fostering a more engaging, collaborative classroom environment. With the power to support a range of educational activities, interactive touchscreens are a game-changer for educators and students alike.

Here’s how touchscreens are revolutionizing modern classrooms and boosting learning outcomes.

The Benefits of Smart Boards for Interactive Learning

Touchscreens are more than just digital whiteboards—they’re interactive tools that support diverse learning methods, making them ideal for students with varying needs and learning styles. Key benefits include:

  • Enhanced Engagement: Touchscreens allow students to interact directly with content, keeping them engaged and focused on lessons.
  • Collaborative Learning: These screens support multi-user functionality, enabling students to work together on projects, solve problems, and learn through shared experiences.
  • Flexibility for Different Subjects: Interactive touchscreens are versatile, accommodating lessons in subjects from science and math to art and language, enhancing understanding through interactive visuals and activities.

How Interactive Touchscreens Improve Classroom Interactivity

With features like responsive touch, vibrant displays, and compatibility with various educational apps, touchscreens encourage students to participate actively. Teachers can use touchscreens to:

  • Demonstrate Complex Concepts: Visual aids make abstract concepts easier to understand. Teachers can draw diagrams, play videos, and use animations to explain lessons in a more accessible way.
  • Create Dynamic Lessons: Interactive tools like quizzes, polls, and multimedia content make learning interactive and fun, appealing to digital-native students.
  • Encourage Participation: Whether through digital storytelling or collaborative projects, students have the chance to showcase their learning in creative ways, making lessons memorable and impactful.

Educator Testimonials: The Impact of Touchscreens on Learning Outcomes

Educators who have incorporated interactive touchscreens into their classrooms share positive feedback on the technology’s impact:

  • “Since introducing touchscreens, my students are more engaged and excited about learning. It’s especially useful for interactive lessons where they can participate directly,” shares Ms. Thompson, a 5th-grade teacher.
  • “I’ve seen significant improvement in attention and retention rates. Touchscreens have changed the way I teach, allowing me to adapt lessons for each student’s needs,” says Mr. Garcia, a high school math teacher.

OneScreen's interactive touchscreens are redefining how educators and students experience the classroom. Give a look at our latest Interactive Touchscreen T7 for Education and all its features. Taking into account our customers' ease, we also offer these smart boards on monthly payments. See how to buy using the monthly payment plans option.

OneScreen was established in 2012 and has been innovating interactive flat panel technology for over 12 years. Our products are sold around the world and used in thousands of classrooms and conference rooms. OneScreen also offers the industry's only 24/5 free, unlimited help and training with all of our products.


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