Research consistently shows that students learn more effectively through active participation — discussing, creating, presenting, and solving problems together. But most traditional classroom layouts make genuine collaboration difficult.
Collaborative AV technology removes those barriers. Multi-screen environments, wireless device sharing, and real-time annotation tools transform how groups work together — and how teachers facilitate that work.
| Brand / Tool | Product | Role in Collaborative Learning | Logo Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|
| DisplayNote | DisplayNote Launcher & Broadcast | Wireless screen sharing from any student device to any classroom display — the software backbone of every collaborative AV setup | PNG logo — brightness(0) invert(1), 0.8 opacity |
| Promethean | ActivPanel 9 | Multi-touch interactive flat panel — up to 20 simultaneous touch points for genuine multi-user collaboration on one screen | PNG logo — brightness(0) invert(1), 0.8 opacity |
| SMART Technologies | SMART Board Series | Interactive display with SMART Learning Suite — built-in tools for group annotation, formative assessment, and student response | PNG logo — brightness(0) invert(1), 0.8 opacity |
| Biamp | Ceiling Audio Systems | Distributed ceiling microphones and speakers so group presentations and discussions are heard clearly across the whole classroom | PNG logo — brightness(0) invert(1), 0.8 opacity |
| Environment | Type | Recommended Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Flexible learning spaces | Open Flexible Classrooms | Multiple screens on movable stands or ceiling drops; wireless sharing; zoned audio for breakout groups |
| Standard classrooms | Retrofitted Collaborative Classrooms | Interactive panel at front + one secondary display at rear; DisplayNote wireless sharing for all devices |
| STEM & maker spaces | STEM & Project Rooms | Large interactive displays for design reviews; multiple input switching; wall-mounted group stations |
| Library & learning commons | Library Learning Hubs | Clustered display stations; quiet audio zones; wireless sharing without needing teacher presence |
| Breakout rooms | Small Group Breakout Spaces | Single interactive panel per room; DisplayNote; connection back to main classroom display for teacher oversight |
Ambiant works with NZ schools to understand how collaborative learning is actually delivered in your classrooms — not just which hardware buttons to press. Our installations are designed around how teachers want to teach, not around what’s easiest to install.
Backed by Netcare IT expertise, every collaborative AV setup integrates cleanly with your school’s network, Google Admin Console, or Microsoft 365 environment — no shadow IT, no security gaps.
