The Chalkboard Has Had Its Day: Embracing LED Technology in Higher Education

As student numbers have grown over the past ten years, many #educational #institutions are struggling to provide the required space for face-to-face teaching. In addition, the importance of #didactics – including experimental, interactive, and cooperative teaching formats – is growing. And in the field research, the trend towards #interdisciplinarity and establishing #collaborative and collegial structures is also continuing.

?For this reason, #decentralised, #hybrid #teaching and #research are becoming increasingly important. In this context, the infrastructure must enable as seamless a transition as possible between the digital and physical learning space. This opens up unimagined possibilities for teachers, researchers, and students, and makes #universities future-proof. But what do universities need to consider when they are looking for the right solution? Here are some key considerations:

• ?Sustainability: First and foremost, the higher education sector should opt for professional displays that are #sustainably manufactured, have a low total cost of ownership (TCO) and are designed for long-term use thanks to high-quality materials. For example, the use of metal instead of plastic can significantly increase the life cycle of products. The availability of spare parts from the manufacturer is another important consideration. ??
• Recommended Functionalities: In addition, there are a number of functionalities that are recommended for teaching scenarios. These include lecture recording, #remote #interaction, sound and image quality, and room sensors for #smart #integration and #energy #savings during operation. ??
• Professional Installation: Professional integrators should handle #LED #technology #installations to ensure the correct setup, ideal alignment and calibration. ?? Their expertise is particularly valuable in challenging environments such as uneven walls in historic buildings. Additionally, the participation in user training on maintenance and cleaning of #LED #technology will ensure smooth operation.
• Operation, Cleaning, Service: Regular maintenance of #LED #walls ensures a consistently good viewing experience. Sharp/NEC's extensive partner network provides the necessary service and maintenance to ensure long-term application quality. Although chalk dust is an issue for #digital #signage, it's less common today, except in certain faculties such as mathematics. Where chalkboards are still used, #LED pixel boards are easy to clean and any magnetic dust can be brushed away.
• Disposal: After use, metal #display #solutions can be recycled. Some products are also suitable for refurbishment programs, after which they can continue to be used. ??

It becomes clear that the integration of #LED #technology in #higher #education offers scalable, sustainable and powerful solutions to meet the evolving needs of #modern #teaching and #research. By embracing these innovations and following the recommendations above, #universities can remain competitive, improve efficiency and attract students. ??

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