Research carried out by Epson as long ago as 2003 showed that the use of colour in education increased children’s memory skills, creativity and interest in the subject matter by 90%. It is also generally accepted that effective communication is through vision and colour. Research shows that 70% of information gathering is through the visual sense and colour plays a major role in enhancing the learning experience. So it is without doubt that the use of projectors and interactive whiteboards in education, at whatever level, have a beneficial effect.
The use of projectors in schools allows teachers to introduce a variety of materials including video clips. This not only holds the students attention but addresses their different learning needs, through the use of words, pictures, graphs etc. Projectors and whiteboards increase the amount of interaction possible, again aiding retention by learning through doing. Another, often overlooked benefit is that the use of a PC and projector allows the teacher to spend more time facing the class and less time writing on the board with their back to the class.
Sadly, the introduction of high tech equipment into schools has led to them increasingly becoming a target for burglaries. Epson has invested significant time developing projectors for use in schools with enhanced security features.
AV equipment within the classroom has become an essential learning tool in an age where technology plays such an important role in everyday life. It has been proven to improve concentration and retention levels amongst children, and undoubtedly offers a myriad of benefits to both teachers and pupils.
