Lecture theatres & teaching spaces
We support our reseller partners with a full range of solutions and services to create exceptional pedagogical AV-enhanced spaces.
We understand the challenge of delivering exceptional large-screen image quality in lecture theatres and teaching spaces, where it is critical that students can view and engage with content easily, whilst balancing budgetary constraints. We create bespoke display solutions for lecture halls and teaching rooms of all shapes and sizes, that conform to AVIXA’s global AV standards for image contrast and size, delivering measurable results to reassure and impress your clients.
Recent work in the application of the DISCAS image size and resolution standard has led to the understanding that installed image sizes are often significantly too small to deliver proper learning experiences to students in the back half of the room. We have powerful tools you can use to help campuses understand and specify what students really need.
What size should my display be? Use our quick-reference 3-Step Guide to Display Success to get started.
For display sizes of 100” and above, a projection system is the only option that offers the required size, performance and cost.
Why use projection? Find out here
Universities across the UK are installing multiple Visual Displays ALR (ambient light rejecting) screens, led by the dnp Supernova range The superior performance, size options, future-proof technology and budget-friendly pricing have identified these displays as the go-to choice for universities and colleges.
Although some projects are in shiny new buildings, many are refurbishments, refits - and troubleshooting poorly performing spaces.
Our new VDL Digital Canvas Display is the number one large display for universities and colleges for blended teaching and learning and hybrid meetings. Exceptional performance in all light levels, fantastic value and low power requirements. Find out more here.
Download the VDL Digital Canvas for Education brochure to find out more.
Example Lecture Theatre Projection case studies
Key Criteria for Screens and Displays
Size
Use AVIXA’s DISCAS image size standard to specify the right size of screen to ensure optimum viewing from everywhere in the room (no ‘cheap seats’).
Performance
Use AVIXA’s ISCR image quality standard which sets out the minimum requirement as 15:1 image contrast ratio for the Basic Decision Making category that applies here - and ensure the display you choose can achieve this requirement in the specific location and lighting conditions of the room.
Viewer welfare
Screens and displays that are too bright can cause eye-strain and headaches, ensure the display you choose is suitable for comfortable, extended viewing.
Cost
It is an all-too common mistake to assume the best solution is the most expensive solution. Use your budget wisely by choosing the technology that meets your specific performance requirements, taking into account factors including purchase price, installation and maintenance costs and running costs.
Environmental Considerations
Most companies and institutions now have Environmental Charters or Targets, meaning low power consumption and recyclability is a key factor for consideration.