Intelligent projectors are at the core of modern teaching

Kartanonranta primary school in Finland is at the forefront of teaching technology. The school was completed in 2009, and since it opened, the latest technology has been used to assist teachers. The school has been using EB-1430Wi interactive short-throw projectors for three years now.

"I prefer classes that are equipped with a smart projector. They provide a very sharp picture that is clearly visible to the back row. The absence of reflections and shadows is also a great benefit," says Marjo Rantanen, the head teacher at Kartanonranta primary school.
"The versatility and visual nature of teaching materials has evolved greatly," continues Rantanen. "For example our document camera is used constantly, making a sharp projector image a very important facility. Teaching is multidimensional and interactive now, and a lot of the teaching materials are in electronic form. In addition, the teaching environment is expanding all the time - nowadays a large part of teaching is outside the classroom. With the help of new technology it is easier to view beforehand what we can expect, or afterwards what we have seen, found or experienced."

Nowadays students not only digest information, but also produce it themselves, and many different devices support them in creating content. For example, children prepare digital presentations and have cloud service logins, so they do a lot of work online.
The students at Kartanonranta primary school have already become accustomed to using technology, and are now surprised if the teacher does not use technological aids at all. Some  students have been specially trained to be digital assistants, helping other students and teachers to use different software and devices.
The digital leap is a bigger step for teachers due to the rapid advancement of technology, as transition from overhead projectors to digital technology has happened rapidly within the last few years.
"Teachers have adapted well to the use of smart projectors, since they are luckily, rather straightforward to operate. The teaching staff are very future-oriented. When there is an opportunity to receive training on new technology and devices, there is always a huge interest," says Rantanen.