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As IT technology advances and network environments improve, hybrid learning is gaining popularity in educational institutions, training schools, and universities. Hybrid learning offers convenient online and off-line classes involving both in-person and remote learning studentes at the same time without time and location limitations. This article focuses on conducting a hybrid learning using AV equipment here such as interactive flat panels, speakers, microphones, cameras, or video conferencing kits bundled with cameras and microphones. The article discusses two main methods of achieving a hybrid learning: using UC platforms and lecture capture systems.

1.Achieving a hybrid learning

A hybrid learning can be achieved through multiple methods, but it primarily comes in two forms: UC platforms and lecture capture systems.

2.UC Platform for hybrid learning 

Various UC platforms can be used to conduct hybrid learnings, such as Microsoft Teams, Webex, Zoom, and others. Before utilizing these platforms, specific devices are required, including an interactive display panel, a PTZ or EPTZ camera, microphones and speakers. Alternatively, a video conferencing kit like IQMeet AVS200 can simplify the setup process, as it provides a plug-and-play solution. With the video conferencing kit, you can easily share your screen from your computer via the UC platform for hybrid learning with students.

3. UC Platform hybrid learning devices

Hybrid classes can take place in different-sized classrooms, which determines the necessary devices for the setup.

3.1 Interactive display

To ensure clear visibility of teaching content for both local and remote students, the interactive display panel should be large enough to accommodate the hybrid learning sizes. Popular sizes on the market include 65", 75", and 86". An 86" interactive display panel can meet the requirements of various hybrid room sizes.

3.2 Speaker, microphone, and camera

Speakers, microphones, and cameras are essential for creating a hybrid learning environment, enabling remote students to see, hear, and interact with the classroom.

3.2.3 Speakerphone 

Speakerphones are usually embedded with microphones. It is advisable to choose microphones with long pickup range and multiple array microphones, suitable for the room size. An excellent option is the IQMeet S330, which features 360° omni-directional sound pickup with a 5-meter pickup distance. Additionally, it offers optional expansion microphones that extend the pickup distance to 6 meters. This flexibility allows easy adjustment for different room sizes, ensuring clear audio capture from participants regardless of their location.

3.2.4 Camera

 A reliable camera is crucial for a hybrid learning. An ePTZ camera is suitable for smaller classrooms, while a PTZ camera is preferred for larger classrooms. For example, the IQMeet CV810 PTZ camera offers a 4K UHD image with 12X optical zoom. With a tilt range of -30° to +90°, a field of view of 70°, and a pan range of ±170°, it provides excellent coverage for classrooms of any size.

4. Conducting UC platform-based hybrid learning

With the setup of a PTZ camera, speaker, and interactive display panel in the classroom, you are ready to begin the hybrid class. Simply turn on the interactive display and launch the UC platform, such as Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Access the PTZ camera and microphones to capture sound and images from the classroom, allowing remote students to see and hear everything throughout the hybrid class. 

5. Lecture capture system-based hybrid learning

In addition to UC platform-based hybrid learning, a lecture capture system can be an effective option. As it helps create a more immersive and enriched hybrid learning experience for hybrid learning students with better engagement and better learning result.

5.1 What is a lecture capture system?

A lecture capture system consists of two auto-tracking cameras, a video station,and a microphone. Proper setup of these three components is necessary before using the system. For example, start by connecting the auto-tracking camera to the video station for capturing camera images. However, users often find it challenging to set up the auto-tracking camera with the video station due to network configurations. To simplify this process, IQVideo LCS710 lecture capture system offers a plug-and-play solution, requiring only an Ethernet cable to connect the auto-tracking camera with the video station.

5.2 Benefits of lecture capture system

The lecture capture system with auto-tracking cameras and the video station automatically switches focus between teachers and students, providing a panoramic view. This allows hybrid learning students to closely follow both the teacher and students during remote learning. The video station offers four camera views, including a close-up view of the teacher and panoramic views of the students. You can direct the camera view on the video station as needed. Additionally, the LCS710 system provides an extra input source, which can be from a document camera or a computer, enriching the video content for hybrid learning.

5.3 Conducting a hybrid class with lecture capture system

Popular live streaming platforms like Facebook and YouTube can be used for conducting a hybrid learning through live streaming. You can live-stream the video content from the lecture capture system to the desired platform. The LCS710 supports RTMP and RTMPS protocols, making it highly compatible with most live streaming platforms.

By following these methods, either through UC platform-based solutions or lecture capture systems, educational institutions can effectively implement hybrid learnings, combining in-person and remote learning for an enhanced educational experience.

6. Summary

Hybrid learnings are gaining popularity in educational institutions worldwide due to their ability to optimize teaching resources and provide access to a larger number of students, thus promoting educational equality. IQ offers comprehensive solutions for hybrid learnings, including UC platform-based solutions that integrate interactive displays, cameras, and speakers. Additionally, IQ provides a hybrid class option based on lecture capture systems via platforms like Facebook and YouTube. These user-friendly tools enable educators to seamlessly and effectively conduct hybrid learnings. The advanced AV equipment, such as interactive displays, high-quality cameras, and powerful speakers, facilitate effective communication and collaboration among students and instructors. Whether through UC platforms or lecture capture systems, educational institutions can leverage technology to create an inclusive and dynamic learning environment that caters to the needs of all students. The future of hybrid learnings holds tremendous potential in revolutionizing education and opening up new possibilities for learners worldwide.

3.Choosing a projector or an interactive display

At present, with the rapid development of network touch all-in-one machine has also been greatly developed. It has the advantages of supporting graphics and text, is simple and easy to use, and so on. So it is rapidly being widely used in the education industry. We can annotate the large screen display by touching it with our fingers. You can click on images or text, and you can also do handwriting directly. These features make teaching and learning much easier. IQ is a company that specializes in providing innovative products for education. You can click here to learn what a touch all-in-one is.

1. What is an all-in-one touch panel

Touch all-in-one machine is an electronic technology product that integrates the three functions of LCD, OPS computer, and precise touch control. It can assist teachers to complete various teaching tasks. Teachers just needs to open the teaching software, the display immediately pops up a simulation of different course tools. For example, it can provide an electronic dictionary for English classes. When you have the math class it can offer all kinds of geometric figures. With it, the teacher's teaching is more convenient. What's more, it can improve the students' interest in the class.

2. Advantages of all-in-one display machine:

An all-in-one machine as an integrated product, not only can help you reduce the budget but also has a variety of functions.

2.1 Practicality

Easy to use, practical, and efficient is the core design concept of the IQ touch all-in-one display here. Only simple operations and practical functions can enhance the efficiency of teaching. IQ's products use an integrated intelligent touch system, which requires only simple wiring and can be used.

2.2 Advanced of the all-in-one

Changing the intelligent equipment process in the traditional multimedia classroom is very complicated. But touching an all-in-one display is very simple no matter how to access or system control. From many aspects reflects the advanced nature of the whole system.

2.3 Extensibility

Intelligent teaching is the future trend of education. IQ's all-in-one touch panel includes the network control function. Teachers can control the screen through their computers or achieve remote control through the network. This provides services for future development, teaching, presentation, remote teaching, remote classes, remote meetings, and other functions.

3. Working principle:

LCD touch panel application is an infrared touch screen. It is the use of the X, Y direction of the dense infrared matrix to detect and locate the user's touch. Any touch object can change the contact infrared and touch screen operation. The infrared touch screen is not subject to current and static interference. It can be suitable for certain harsh environmental conditions. Its main advantage is that because there is no capacitive discharge process, the response speed is faster than the capacitive type.

4. Product sharing

IQ's newly launched IQTouch TB1100 Pro Gen 2 is a Super-powerful Interactive touch p anel.

4.1 Infrared Super-Fine Touch Panel

It has Zero+ Bonding, Infrared Superfine Technology and Windows Ink. The upgraded Zero+ Bonding and Infrared Ultra Fine (IUF) technologies give the screen higher levels of image quality. It has instant response and high precision for a more vivid visual experience and natural writing. With collaborative Windows Ink support for writing on MS Office documents. And Windows Ink support for saving notes in files, and sharing, you'll never lose an idea.

4.2 Write "Infinity" on AI Whiteboard

The interactive flat panel has a built-in 4K AI whiteboard with endless possibilities. It offers more intelligent features such as handwriting, shape recognition, split screen mode, and smart table. It improves classroom presentations in every aspect.

4.3 Remote Device Management System

IQTouch can give you complete control over IFPD from a unified platform. And you can set your schedule and automate tasks. You can gain powerful insight and analysis of IFP usage. Centralized application management with flexible installation

5. The benefits of an all-in-one touch panel:

The touch all-in-one machine is widely used by people. The functions of which are also being gradually improved. The reason why it can become a trend in the education market is because it can really improve teaching efficiency. It simplifies the cost of learning smart devices for teachers. Increase the interest of students in the classroom.

5.1. Improve teaching efficiency

With multi-function, LCD can improve the efficiency of the teacher's teaching. And it can enhance the planning of teaching. When the teacher need to display the content through the interactive flat panel like this. And the picture of content can be added, modified, and improved continuously during the teaching process. The saved courseware can be used repeatedly in different classes. And it can also support a QR code to take away the courseware with one click.

5.2. Improve classroom atmosphere

The use of LCD touch panel teaching can enhance the teaching atmosphere of the classroom and strengthen the interaction between teachers and students. The teacher can let different students take turns to interact on the stage. The teacher can also guide and explain the process of answering questions, correct students' mistakes in time, and better stimulate learning interest.

5.3. Improve students' attention

Using LCD teaching can improve students' attention and enhance their comprehension. In the process of reading teaching, teachers can use the tools such as spotlight to help students to understand the keywords and phrases. It can also help students to focus quickly. In the teacher's explanation and students' self-reading and self-understanding, students' comprehension of reading is improved.

Conclusion

Smart teaching is the mainstream trend of education in the future. How to choose the right smart device is difficult for most people. There are many advantages of choosing LCD touch all-in-one machine. Easy to use and wide practical range are its most outstanding features. It can meet teachers' daily teaching needs and also reduce your budget. IQ has very rich experience as a leader in the education industry. We can provide you with hardware and software. We can also provide a variety of smart school solutions. If you are planning to transform your space,contact us now. We will give you a proposal for the perfect solution.

Revolutionize Your Meetings: Unleash the Power of IQMeet, IQShare, and JoinMemos for HD Video Conferencing, Interactive Whiteboarding, and Wireless Collaboration.

Did you know that unproductive meetings can cost companies valuable time and money? Research on the Fellow website shows that employees at most companies will spend up to 33% of their workweek in meetings, with a staggering 91% admitting to daydreaming or multitasking during these sessions. In today's fast-paced business world, let's face it: effective communication and collaboration are the key to maximizing productivity. But hey, those traditional conference rooms? They just don't cut it when it comes to seamless remote collaboration. It's time to break free from inefficiency and embrace smart meeting rooms. Enter IQ Smart Conference Rooms, the game-changers fueled by cutting-edge technology. They've got everything you need to supercharge your work efficiency. Think IQMeet Conference Camera Solution, IQShare Wireless Presentation Solution, and JoinMemos collaborative meeting software. Trust me, once you experience the magic of these interactive conference room solutions, you'll never look back. Read on to learn more about the benefits of smart meeting rooms and get ready to revolutionize your meetings and unleash a whole new level of engagement and productivity!

What is smart meeting rooms?

Let me start by introducing you to the incredible world of smart meeting rooms. These game-changing technological marvels seamlessly integrate smart devices, software, and connectivity features, revolutionizing the very essence of meetings. By simplifying the process and unleashing a new level of productivity, smart meeting rooms are here to redefine the way we collaborate and work. Now, let's dive into how this innovation can elevate your workplace experience!

Now, let's shift our focus back to the topic at hand: how Smart Meeting Room Solution can supercharge employee engagement and productivity to extraordinary levels.

1. Elevate Your Virtual Meetings to Unforgettable Heights!

With IQMeet Conference Camera Solution, get ready for high-definition video and audio that will transport you into the meeting room. Say goodbye to pixelated visuals and muffled voices! The 4K PTZ camera with optical and digital zoom ensures crystal-clear visuals, even in the largest conference rooms. And guess what? The IQSpeakerphone 360° omni-directional microphone captures every voice accurately, making you feel like you're right there in the room. Plus, seamless integration with popular video conferencing platforms ensures easy connectivity. Are you ready for a virtual meeting experience like never before?

2. Spice Up Those Boring Meetings and Unleash Your Creativity!

Get ready for an unparalleled virtual meeting experience with IQMeet Conference Camera Solution. Say goodbye to pixelated visuals and muffled voices! Our 4K PTZ camera guarantees crystal-clear visuals, even in large conference rooms, while the IQSpeakerphone 360° captures every voice accurately, making you feel present in the room. With seamless integration with popular video conferencing platforms, connecting has never been easier. Prepare for a whole new level of virtual meetings. 

3. Say Goodbye to Cable Confusion and Say Hello to Hassle-Free Sharing!

With IQShare Wireless Presentation Solution, sharing content in conference rooms has never been easier. No more fumbling with cables and connectors! This user-friendly wireless presentation system supports Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and Bring Your Own Meeting (BYOM) environments. Effortlessly share your screen, collaborate on split screens, and let the ideas flow. It's time to break free from cable chaos and embrace seamless sharing!

4. Interactive Displays: Unleash Your Inner Presenter!

Get ready to captivate your audience with interactive displays provided by IQTouch. No more static presentations! Engage your audience by annotating directly on the screen, highlighting key points, and encouraging active participation. Let your ideas come to life, and watch as collaboration takes center stage. Are you ready to dazzle your audience?

5. Collaborate Like a Pro and Make Your Meetings Shine!

JoinMemos Meeting Software, available in IQ Smart Conference Rooms, takes collaboration to a whole new level. It's time to unleash the power of pens, screen capture, handwriting recognition, and more! Interact with meeting content like a pro and make your mark. And the best part? JoinMemos supports multi-device usage, so you can join meetings from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone. It's time to collaborate like never before!

In a world where time is money, unproductive meetings drain resources and productivity. Enter Smart Meeting Room Solution, powered by cutting-edge technology. IQ Smart Conference Rooms revolutionize collaboration and work. With IQMeet Conference Camera Solution, experience unparalleled engagement through high-definition video and crystal-clear audio. Immersive discussions replace pixelated visuals, while interactive whiteboarding sparks creativity and transforms meetings into dynamic collaboration sessions. Say goodbye to cable chaos with IQShare Wireless Presentation Solution, effortlessly sharing screens and captivating audiences with interactive displays. JoinMemos Meeting Software takes collaboration to new heights, fostering engagement with powerful tools. Customize your conference room, prioritize data security, and embrace efficiency and productivity. It's time to revolutionize meetings with Smart Meeting Room Solution. 

Conclusion

It's time to break free from the shackles of unproductive meetings. Embrace the transformative power of Smart Meeting Room Solution and unleash a whole new level of engagement, creativity, and impact. Your meetings will never be the same again as you redefine collaboration, captivate your audience, and leave a lasting impression. Say goodbye to inefficiency and hello to the future of meetings with Smart Meeting Room Solution – the ultimate catalyst for success.

Meetings are a necessary activity both at school and in the company. The main purpose of meetings is to help communicate ideas, collect good suggestions and solve problems. However, many companies do not have efficient meetings in their daily work environment. Maybe you've seen a room with over ten people in a meeting, but all arguing. Even after two or three hours of discussion, no conclusion is reached. The final problem is not solved either. So how can you improve the efficiency of your meetings? IQ can provide you with intelligent meeting room solutions. We can offer smart devices to improve the efficiency of your meetings.You can browse by clicking here. This article also provides you with four tips.

1. Clarify intentions and topics

The purpose of a meeting is to solve problems. So you need to clarify the purpose of the meeting before you meet. For example, you are holding a regular departmental meeting. First, you need to determine what the meeting is to address. Is it going to be a quarterly staff presentation or a case study sharing? If the focus is on the employees, give them more time to give their ideas. Some employees should be told in advance if it is a case sharing. This gives staff time to sort out case times, events, etc. They will then be able to share more fluently.

1.1 Proactive communication

When holding departmental meetings, you must keep updated with information. Colleagues need to communicate proactively with each other to get problems solved. In some failed meetings, the participants do not express their views. Encouraging staff to actively share their ideas is an effective measure to improve the efficiency of meetings.

1.2 Brainstorming

Using a brainstorming format for meetings will improve the efficiency of the meetings. This is because the participants can spread their minds and get more inspiration. IQ JoinMemos V1.1 is a special software designed for brainstorming. It has a variety of meeting collaboration tools. Such as the pen, screenshot, recording, and handwriting recognition. It is easy to meet the needs of collaborative meetings. And it has a special section for brainstorming. A variety of brainstorming templates are available. Empower collaborative brainstorming sessions and let ideas flow freely. Feel free to use sticky notes to collect your ideas. Let inspiration happen on every page of JoinMemos.

2. Prepare well before the meeting

It is important to prepare well for the meeting. Such as the purpose of the meeting, the participants, and the content of the meeting. Adequate preparation before the meeting can better cope with the situation that arises during the meeting.

3. Notes for the meeting

At the beginning of the meeting, it is better to take a brief introduction. For example, the theme of the meeting, the time, and the topic. During the meeting, you can remind the  main points of the event. Don't forget to summarise at the end of the meeting. Avoid missing out on key points.

4. Follow up after the meeting

Take care to compile the minutes after the meeting. Share the highlights of the meeting with the attendees. Allow them to review them after the meeting. And pay attention to the issues mentioned in the meeting in the follow-up. And one person needs to keep track of whether the issues have been resolved.

5. Example analysis

Besides, to help users upgrade their meeting rooms, IQ offers different options for different sizes of meeting rooms. Different conference products and solutions for different-sized rooms. Smart Meeting Room includes Next Gen, The Auditorium, The Studio, The Ideation Hub, The Vibe, and more.

5.1 Next Gen Conference Room

If your room is between 40㎡ and 60㎡, this is the ideal size for this solution. We will provide you with 2+1 screen interaction for the entire conference room. It is made up of dual IQTouch (Our latest model of interactive flat panel IQTouch TB1100 Pro can support NFC technology. 4K Wireless Screen Sharing. As a natural extension of BYOD, BYOM allows you to wirelessly access the camera of TB1100 Pro and start the video conference with your preferred UC platform.) and IQPodium. A convenient experience for you like never before. The dual-screen set-up feature allows you to make video calls on one screen while conducting a video conference. One screen allows you to use the whiteboard for meeting notes. There are also different options if the meeting is just face-to-face. You can use one screen as a PPT presentation of the meeting content. The other screen opens the JoinMemos software for brainstorming. The annotation solution for dual-screen presentations promotes collaboration and communication during meetings.

·And IQPodium is the optimal tool to increase interaction with attendees. It allows you to achieve control of your presentation or lecture without turning your back on the audience. This tool allows you to make more eye contact with your attendees. Annotate anything using super fast and smooth analog handwriting. The height of the stand can also be adjusted to suit your habits. Giving you ease and comfort of use.

Summary

We can help you to improve the efficiency of your meetings in general two areas. On the one hand, the meeting process should be carefully prepared. Clarify the purpose of the meeting, etc. This can greatly reduce unnecessary paving. The other aspect is to upgrade the equipment in the meeting room. Change the meeting room into a smart space. Use intelligent tools to streamline the meeting process. IQ is committed to delivering a better product experience for our customers. Our core value is to provide our customers with the hardware and software and so on. What's more, we can offer better intelligent solutions. If you are upgrading your meeting room. Please contact us. We will set you up with 24-hour online customer service on our website.

Modern education has increasingly focused on teacher-student interaction. Many schools have equipped their classrooms with various types of AV equipment to enhance interaction. Among these, an interactive flat panel is considered essential for an interaction-intensive classroom. When it comes to purchasing an IFP display, we would naturally think of a screen in terms of its size, screen material, resolution, and others related to our visual experience. For anyone who wants to know what to consider before making the purchase or anyone who is just getting some technical knowledge about IFP display, then reading this article could be a good point to start with. So here, we will narrow it down to IFP screen composition, screen resolution, and screen sizes. This article is all about the screen and its application.

1. IFP screen composition

Currently, the most popular screen types on the market are optical bonding and air bonding. These two types of screens vary by their bonding method, bonding processing, bonding material, and so on.

1.1Air bonding

Whether it is an air-bonding display or optical bonding display, screens are composed of two key components: LCD panel and cover glass. The screen glass actually serves as protection against scratches and damages by abrasive material. And you might be curious about why we call it air bonding and where the air comes from.

Traditionally, touch screens (touch panel or cover glass) are attached or laminated onto the LCD cells using adhesive types by the two edges of the screen glass, thus leaving a gap between the glass and LCD panel. The gap normally ranges from 1 to 2 mm.

1.1.1Disadvantage

This process is referred to as air bonding because this bonding method creates an air gap that is not only detrimental to but also wakens the LCD display, in addition, it also caused distorted screen images in sunlight and attracts impurities and dirt to go into the gap, and consequently shorten the life of the display. But air bonding interactive flat panel display is price competitiveness. If you are budget-tight, then, an air bonding interactive display is good to start with.

2. Optical bonding

Compared with air-bonding interactive flat panels, optical bonding features no air gap between a touch screen and the LCD module. The gap in between the touch panel (or cover glass) and the LCD panel is filled with liquid optically clear adhesive (LOCA). And this adhesive material is cured and hardened via a UV-light process, creating an optically transparent layer. Because there are zero gaps between the touch panel glass and LCD, it prevents impurities and dirt from going inside. Therefore, it is more endurable with a longer life span compared with air bonding. It is ideal for high-end application scenarios.

3. Zero bonding

Zero bonding is somewhere between air bonding and optical bonding in terms of air gap clearance. It usually measures between 0 to 1 mm. The air gap is almost unnoticeable. The smaller gap is made possible by putting in a layer of transparent material between the glass cover and the LCD module. More importantly, zero-bonding screens tend to be thinner in screen thickness and lighter when compared to both air-bonding and optical-bonding displays. Given its lightweight, smaller air gap, and relatively lower production cost, zero bonding is well sold on the market for its cost-effectiveness and quality. TB1100Pro interactive flat panel is the one that features zero+ bonding (with smaller air gaps).

Now we have a basic understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of optical bonding and air bonding interactive display. Let’s take a closer look at their pros and cons by making a comparison between them.

3. Optical bonding versus air bonding

One noticeable difference between optical bonding and air bonding is that optical bonding has higher transmittance. The optical bonding transmittance is 0.94 while air bonding transmission stays around 0.87. Because of the higher transmittance, the optical bonding screen features a higher brightness, and no light, and shadow effect. So optical bonding screen gives you a crystal-clear image for a better visual experience.

3.1 Transmittance

To be specific, the optical bonding screen gives you true UHD with higher brightness and contrast. Additionally, the optical bonding display gives you a real 178-degree readable angle, which means you can still see the image on the display clearly when you look at the screen from sideways at 178 degrees, while the image from the air-bonding display can be very blurry. IQTouch HA1100 series interactive display feature optical bonding with enhanced 4k and a true 178-degree view angle. It applies the latest optical bonding technology to achieve higher readability and dust-free clarity, ensuring everyone to see the screen images clearly.

3.2 Internal reflection & shadow effect

Moreover, the optical bonding has no air gap inside, so it effectively eliminates internal reflection. While air bonding creates up to 3 different index reflections. So, it could lead to light reflection on the image. Optical bonding shows no light and shadow effect.

4. Eye protection

In addition to screen display composition, a visual-friendly IFP display should come with eye protection against blue light. But that is not enough. To better ensure a clear screen image, anti-glaring (AG) and anti-friction (AF) features are needed to prevent the screen from being blurred due to fingerprint, dust, or grease while protecting people against the glaring light for greater visual comfort. Apart from the quality of the screen, the size of the screen is also of great importance.

5. Screen size

What size of the interactive display you need is pretty much determined by the space in which the display is used. The larger space, the bigger display is required. The screen sizes available on the market is 55″, 65″, 70″, 75″, and 86”. While the most popular display sizes is 65”, 75” and 86”. They are suitable for use in small meeting rooms, huddle rooms, conference rooms, training rooms, classrooms, and so on. See https://www.iqboard.net/product.php

Summary

Interactive flat panel drives interaction in business and education. IQ has been around in the two fields for over 17 plus years. IQ stays committed to delivering top-rated and high-performing interactive flat panel display along with other systems and equipment like wireless presentation systems and so on for better interaction and collaboration. We not only provide products but also the solution to accommodate your application. Any inquiries, please contact.