Higher education institutions are investing more than ever into audio video integration. This is a move that just makes sense given the way colleges and universities operate now.
Students are using portable devices for just about everything these days, including in the classroom. In our ever-connected world, audio video conferencing equipment is one of the best investments higher education institutions can make.
Here are some of the ways AV tech is improving college campuses around the world:
1. Interactive learning and collaboration
Learning is no longer one-sided. Now, it’s a collaborative experience. Educators can integrate interactive quizzes, real-time group work, and remote participants into their lessons.
AV conferencing doesn’t just allow students and educators to speak face to face regardless of physical location, it allows for a more immersive experience. It also allows students and educators to incorporate the cloud-based tools so they can work anytime, with anyone, from anywhere.
2. Attracting potential students
Colleges can use AV tech to attract potential students in a couple of ways. First, video walls and digital displays project a large amount of information in an easily-digestible way. They can be interactive, so prospective students who are on a campus tour can navigate content and learn more about what interests them most.
Second, AV tech makes campus tours more accessible to more students. If a student from another state or country is interested in your college, an in-person tour might not be possible but a virtual reality tour powered by video conferencing would be.
3. Simulating real-world experiences
Many college programs are designed to prepare students for a career in the real world. However, some experiences are nearly impossible to recreate in a classroom setting without the assistance of AV technology.
For example, chemistry students can conduct virtual experiments when dealing with potentially dangerous chemicals, or medical students can simulate the experience of performing a high-risk procedure — all from their devices.
Many colleges were forced to introduce virtual clinical experiences due to COVID-19, and it’s likely that they will stick around.
4. Enhance entertainment experience for events
At colleges where sports and entertainment are a big part of campus life, AV can take the experience to the next level. In addition to stunning visuals and crystal clear sound, AV technology makes the game more engaging. There can be interactive displays, projected graphics, and multiple streaming screens to give fans an in-depth look at different aspects of the game.
5. Expanding extracurricular activities with eSports
Esports is skyrocketing in popularity among colleges across the country. Having a state-of-the art AV technology setup creates an opportunity for colleges to develop an esports team and even host tournaments.
Having an esports team will attract students that have good critical thinking skills, work well on teams, and come from a wide range of backgrounds. If you want to learn more about esports programs at the collegiate level, read our recent blog post.
If your institution is looking to take its AV setup to the next level, reach out to our expert team. We’d love to talk about how we can help you create an even better environment for your students and faculty.