Projectors are used in classrooms to display various multimedia content, such as PowerPoint presentations, educational videos, and interactive whiteboards. This allows teachers to engage students visually, making lessons more dynamic and easier to digest.

There are many benefits of using a projector in the classroom, these include:

• Visual learning aid: Projectors allow teachers to display visual content such as texts, diagrams, graphics, videos, and interactive presentations on a large screen. This facilitates the understanding of complex concepts and promotes visual learning among students.

• Interactivity: Modern projectors can offer interactive features where teachers can write, draw, and interact directly on the projection surface. Students can also collaborate and work in real time on the screen, making the learning experience more dynamic and engaging.

• Collaborative learning: Projectors can promote collaborative learning by enabling group activities, team projects, and discussions on a shared screen. Students can share their ideas and work together on tasks.

• Updatable content: Teachers can easily project updated content to keep up with current information and developments. This is especially important in rapidly changing subjects such as science and technology.

• Accessibility: Projectors make it possible to make learning content visible to a larger group of students simultaneously, which is advantageous in larger classrooms. Every student has an equal opportunity to follow the content, regardless of their seating position.

Visualisers can be used in many ways in the classroom; for example, they can be used for the following:

• Sharing work examples: Topics can be demonstrated for the whole class to see and to provide feedback.

• Streaming lessons: Lessons can be streamed for remote students.

• Recording lessons: Teachers can record the lessons to share with students not in the classroom.

• Taking photos: Teachers can take photos of students' work to use in the e-portfolio.

• Resolution: Look for an interactive projector with a high resolution because it provides a clearer image.

• Brightness: Look out for the brightness levels, as brighter projectors are better for well-lit classrooms.

• Contrast ratio: check the contrast ratio because a higher contrast ratio provides a more vibrant image.

• Throw distance: check the throw distance, as this determines how far the projector needs to be from the screen.

• Input/output ports: Consider the number and type of ports needed for various devices.

• Interactive technology: Choose between infrared or touch-sensitive technology.

Short-throw projectors can be placed closer to the screen, reducing shadows and glare, whilst long-throw projectors can be placed further away, making them suitable for larger rooms.

Apple AirPlay 2 is a wireless streaming technology that allows you to share content from your iPhone, iPad or Mac directly to compatible Epson projectors. Simply select the projector from your device's AirPlay menu to instantly mirror your screen or stream video and audio without cables or additional software.

Do I need to install an app to use AirPlay 2 with my Epson projector?

No. AirPlay 2 is built into Apple devices running iOS, iPadOS and macOS, so teachers and students can connect wirelessly without downloading or installing additional software.

AirPlay 2 allows one device to stream to the projector at a time. However, switching between presenters is quick and simple, the next user just selects the projector from their AirPlay menu.

Yes. With AirPlay 2, you can sync audio playback between the projector and other AirPlay-compatible speakers in your classroom, creating an immersive experience for video lessons and presentations.

Yes. You can configure password protection and other security settings to control which devices can connect to your projector, helping maintain a secure learning environment.