What Is A Classroom Visualiser? Visualisers are pieces of equipment that can display text, images, and other documents onto a large scale via a classroom display. Many will know a classroom visualiser by a different name – over-head projectors or OHP for short. Original OHP’s have large light box bases. To use them you would […]
What Is Wayfinding? Simply put, wayfinding is the process of orienting in physical space and navigating from place to place. This is all done via a network of information boards, digital systems and signage. Digital wayfinding signage/systems often depict a physical map, and an indication of where on the map its current position is. The […]
Collaborative learning furniture is becoming increasingly more prevalent in education. Today’s classrooms use much more than the traditional pen and paper. Often where a student sits a final exam is the same space for group work, seminars, and presentations. Educational facilities are demanding modular and mobile furniture. In fact, these are fundamental if a classroom is to be […]
There have been some big changes in education spaces over the last few years. One of the fastest growing trends throughout education has been the increasing use of mobile devices in the classroom. For instance, laptops and tablets, which substitutes traditional resources. However, being “technology rich” does not automatically mean that students will be sharing […]
The Covid-19 pandemic created a situation where a large proportion of our population could not safely attend their regular work places. The instruction issued by our leaders was simple, if you can work from home you should. For those that could, this meant that employers had to quickly adopt home-working for their staff in order […]
TOP-TEC is a leading manufacturer of AV furniture in the UK. We design and manufacture a range of Audio Visual furniture to accommodate all sorts of room spaces. This includes small to medium teaching rooms to larger lecture theatres, auditoriums and agile workspaces. As well as, presentation and reception areas. One of our most popular […]
There has been a huge rise in Esports around the globe and so the need for a dedicated esports space. What was seen as playing computer games has now turned into an industry of professional teams playing in competitive video game tournaments. In fact, the industry is on route to exceeding $200 billion by 2023 […]
Here at Top- Tec, we specialise in creating technical furniture solutions for the education market. Therefore, we thought we would talk about the influence Touchscreen Technology has on the classroom. We will discuss its increasing use within classrooms and how it is shaping the way students learn. We will detail some handy solutions designed to support […]
There are many reasons you might want to switch to an AV Lectern. TOP-TEC are leading manufacturers of AV Lecterns in the UK. So, we believe we are well placed to talk you through some of the fantastic benefits. To start with however you should ask yourself the question ‘what do I need to achieve […]
It is becoming increasingly important to act now and integrate technology into your classroom. It is estimated that 86% of 12 to 15-year-olds in the UK own mobile phones. Of course, this is likely to spill over into their school life. Utilising the increasing trend of technology is one of the best ways to get […]
Digital activities are becoming increasingly popular in classrooms across the UK. More and more teaching institutions are beginning to adopt these practices. There has been a significant improvement in the connectivity of devices. As a result, it is even easier to use technology. In this article, we will talk about how you can get the […]
According to the International Society of Technology in Education (ISTE), “One-to-one and BYOD [Bring Your Own Device] are game-changers. It gives students access to digital tools throughout the day, across all subject areas. This challenges educators to rethink and redesign learning activities to make the most of their school’s investment in technology.” Educational institutions with successful one-to-one device initiatives […]
