Back when I was in school, we used overhead projectors that squeaked every time the teacher wrote on the transparency. Today? My niece is learning geometry by manipulating shapes on a 75-inch touchscreen. It’s no wonder interactive displays for education are redefining classrooms across New Zealand.

These displays bring lessons to life—and the impact on student engagement is undeniable.

A Window Into Modern Learning

Interactive displays do more than show content. They respond to touch, gestures, stylus input, and even mobile devices. That means students don’t just watch—they participate.

From live polls to group brainstorming, students are no longer passive listeners. They’re active collaborators, creators, and thinkers.

Teachers Are Loving the Flexibility

One of the most consistent things I hear from educators is how much easier it is to adapt lessons in real-time. Forgot to print the worksheet? Pull it up on the display. Need to highlight a student’s work? Cast it to the screen. Want to review last week’s notes? They’re already saved and ready.

Interactive displays allow teachers to pivot, personalise, and pace their content more effectively.

Inclusive for All Learning Styles

Whether your students learn best through visuals, audio, or hands-on exploration, interactive displays cater to all. For learners with additional needs, it’s also a powerful leveller—especially with features like closed captions, text magnification, and tactile learning options.

Long-Term Value

Beyond the classroom, these tools prepare students for a tech-driven future. The digital literacy they gain now will serve them in secondary school, university, and beyond.

Bottom Line

Technology shouldn’t distract—it should enhance. And interactive displays for education are doing just that across Aotearoa’s classrooms.