Each piece of equipment probably has its own remote control, and its own set of instructions. The presentation technology, therefore, becomes a burden rather than an enhancement. The instructor s response is often never to work with technology again, forfeiting a potentially enhanced learning experience for their students. Fortunately this scenario does not have to happen. With a touchscreen-based control system, the instructor can teach without having to learn how to use individual system components.
Touchscreens are similar to the displays used on laptop computers, with one notable exception.
There is a touch-responsive overlay that allows functions to be initiated by direct contact with the screen. Realistic Solutions Touchscreens have been used for years in sophisticated and expensive boardroom presentation systems. In recent years, their cost has come down significantly, making them realistic solutions for classroom and training environments. It is now even possible to incorporate their function into a classroom computer system. Today s touchscreens can function as the front end of an integrated system that controls the presentation technology.