The use of technology, especially AV products like projectors in education is transforming the entire learning and teaching process. Interestingly, projectors make everything exciting for children be it learning, gaming or watching cartoons by displaying vibrant visuals, enhancing engagement and comprehension. A projector can be considered an ideal device to serve various purposes, allowing parents to present learning materials engagingly for children or projecting their favourite films. As the trend of home theatre is on the rise, we discuss the best ways to use projectors for kids at home.
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Gamifying the learning
Children can engage with video tutorials and educational video streams in vivid, colourful detail, which enhances their interest and improves information retention. Depending on the child’s age, they may like craving a blend of physical and digital experiences. Capture their imagination by transforming lessons into interactive games with a projector. For instance, amplify online videos into life-sized multiplication tables or puzzles they can interact with on a living room wall. This approach keeps them engaged, physically active, and mentally focused. By creating an adaptive learning environment tailored to their knowledge level and preferred medium, children can learn more effectively without being confined to sitting still at a table or memorizing answers.
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Invoke an artist in children
It will be a great idea to motivate them to explore their creative instinct. Project the paintings onto a wall so every detail stands out clearly. Then, engage in a fun activity where you and the children create your versions of each painting based on your interpretations. This way you can encourage creative thinking, sharpen critical observation skills, and may even reveal the hidden talents in drawing and painting that your children have yet to discover.
Video games in a new avatar
Playing games on projectors can be a great way to enjoy a larger display of video games. These days, parents often complain about the high screen time of their children due to their fondness of video games. In my opinion, projectors come as a solution in a scenario like this. In comparison to mobile phones, projectors provide immersive visuals and can reduce eye strain compared to traditional screens like laptops, desktops, tablets and mobile phones. But it is also important to choose a projector with a good balance of brightness, resolution, and input lag for the best gaming experience.
Watch cartoon films like never before
Projectors can be a great way to enjoy a larger display for your favourite movie or web series. Similarly, children also find home projectors to be a revolutionary enhancement to their cartoon and movie-watching activities. The larger screens, sharper images, and seamless connectivity with streaming platforms and speakers provide a cinematic experience right at home.
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Storytelling in the night
Children love bedtime stories, and using a projector can make this nightly ritual even more enjoyable for both kids and parents. With its compact size, the projector is easy to transport and set up in different rooms, even while travelling. Imagine projecting the entire universe onto your child’s ceiling, creating a magical storytelling environment. Adults can also benefit by projecting their favourite e-books onto a large surface. This method makes storytelling more engaging and immersive for everyone.
In my opinion, it is a great experiment to integrate projectors and other AV products with children’s natural curiosity and love for learning and see them delight.
Author: Vijay Sharma, Country Head, Optoma India
