Penthia resources
Better questions.
Better classroom decisions.
Work through the room, the lesson and the configuration before choosing a display.
Smartboard buying guide for schools
A practical school smartboard buying guide: shortlist configurations, scope an itemized quote and run a classroom acceptance test before rollout.
Room planningWhat size display does your classroom need?
Compare nominal 65, 75, 86, 98 and 110-inch screen dimensions, including 75 vs 86 vs 98 (98 and 110 are special order), and use a classroom readability test before choosing a size.
Choosing the technologyInteractive display or projector?
Compare interactive displays, projectors and conventional TVs fairly: image size, touch workflows, lighting, maintenance and the scope of a school quote.
Computing explainedAndroid, Windows or a teacher laptop?
Understand what an OPS computer is and compare integrated Android, optional Windows OPS and teacher-laptop workflows for interactive classroom displays.
Room planningWall mount or mobile stand?
Plan an interactive display wall mount or mobile stand around classroom use, access routes, reach, cable routing and verified hardware compatibility.
Procurement & deploymentAn interactive display checklist for school IT
A printable school IT checklist for interactive displays: configuration evidence, network and accounts, laptop touch, software, acceptance and support ownership.
Ports & wireless sharingConnect the lesson. Check every path.
Understand HDMI, touch USB, USB-C and wireless casting on interactive displays, with a practical laptop connection test and configuration caveats.
Teaching workflowsPlan the lesson, then test the display.
Practical interactive classroom display workflows for annotation, worked examples, student sharing and lesson handover, with useful demonstration checks.