SOLUTION

How Can a School District Standardize Displays for Both Classrooms and Campus Communications?

A single manufacturer ecosystem can cover both needs: interactive displays for teaching and commercial displays for digital signage, managed from one software platform. This district deployed ViewBoard interactive displays in classrooms and CDE commercial displays in common spaces, managing everything with Manager Advanced software.

What ViewBoard Sizes Work for K-12 Classrooms?

The ViewBoard IFP51 series of interactive displays comes in 65” (IFP6551), 75” (IFP7551) and 86” (IFP8651) sizes, all offering 4K resolution and Android EDLA certification. This district installed 489 ViewBoard interactive displays, standardizing on the 75” IFP7551 while using 65” and 86” models for specific room sizes.

Can School Displays Connect to Emergency Alert Systems?

Yes. Manager Advanced software, ViewBoard interactive displays and the CDE series of commercial displays integrate with emergency systems so urgent safety notices hit every screen instantly.

How Does Centralized Display Management Save a District Money?

ViewSonic Manager Advanced software lets IT admins automate power off schedules when schools are empty, push remote updates and broadcast messages across campus from one console. Automated power management cuts electric bills, while remote admin tools reduce support trips and staff hours.

Ready to Modernize Your District’s Displays?

Talk to a ViewSonic representative or an authorized partner about standardizing classrooms and campus communications on ViewBoard interactive displays, CDE commercial displays and ViewSonic Manager Advanced software.

Related Links

• IFP6551, 65” 4K Android EDLA ViewBoard interactive display
• IFP7551, 75” 4K Android EDLA ViewBoard interactive display
• IFP8651, 86” 4K Android EDLA ViewBoard interactive display
• CDE5531, 55” Smart Commercial Display
• CDE6531, 65” Smart Commercial Display
• CDE7531, 75” Smart Commercial Display
• Manager Advanced device management software
• ViewSonic Professional Development training

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SOLUTION

How Can a School District Standardize Classroom and Campus Displays on One Platform?

A single manufacturer that builds both interactive and commercial displays lets a district standardize classrooms, offices and signage on one platform. This Oregon district deployed 600+ ViewSonic displays, using ViewBoard interactive displays in classrooms and the CDE series of commercial displays for signage, all managed through Manager Advanced software.

Can One Platform Manage Both Interactive and Non-Interactive Displays?

Yes. ViewSonic Manager Advanced software manages ViewBoard interactive displays and the CDE series of commercial displays from one cloud console. Manager Advanced is a licensed upgrade to the free Manager software, adding automated job scheduling, multimedia broadcast and remote desktop access. IT can push firmware updates and digital content across touch and non-touch displays without visiting individual rooms, cutting down the support time legacy hardware required.

Why Replace Classroom Projectors With Interactive Displays?

Projectors bring outdated wiring, dimming lamps and inconsistent room setups. This district replaced projectors district-wide with 86” ViewBoard IFP8651 interactive displays, standardizing nearly every classroom on one bright, wireless-friendly solution instead of an aging patchwork.

How Do Districts Fund a District-Wide Display Refresh?

Many districts use voter-approved bond funding for capital technology investments like classroom displays. This Oregon district secured a bond to modernize technology across schools, replacing projectors and multiple legacy brands with a single standardized ViewSonic platform across 600-plus displays.

Ready to Standardize Your District’s Displays?

Talk to a ViewSonic representative or an authorized partner about standardizing classrooms and campus signage on ViewBoard interactive displays, the CDE series of commercial displays and Manager Advanced software.

Related Products

• IFP8651, 86” 4K Android EDLA ViewBoard interactive display
• IFP6551, 65” 4K Android EDLA ViewBoard interactive display
• CDE8631, 86” Smart Commercial Display
• CDE7531, 75” Smart Commercial Display
• CDE5531, 55” Smart Commercial Display
• Manager Advanced device management software

Training outcomes and participant experiences may vary depending on individual needs, district requirements, and implementation.

SOLUTION

What Happens When an Interactive Display Vendor Discontinues Its Displays?

Districts can get stuck with failing hardware and no support path, which is exactly what happened here when the old fleet hit end-of-life early. Choosing a manufacturer committed to the interactive display market with long warranty terms protects your investment. This district made the switch with a full 7-year warranty.

What Software Comes with the IFP50 and IFP51 Series of ViewBoard Interactive Displays?

Both series include access to the myViewBoard ecosystem. This ecosystem includes myViewBoard whiteboard, ViewBoard Cast for wireless content sharing and single sign-on access to cloud storage like Google Drive and OneDrive. Teachers can import existing lesson plans directly, driving everyday classroom adoption.

The IFP51 series adds Android EDLA certification, giving IT teams verified access to the Google Play Store and a wider range of Google Mobile Servicescompatible apps.

How Do School Districts Manage a Large Fleet of Interactive Displays?

ViewSonic Manager Advanced provides a cloud console that lets IT teams check display health, push updates and manage apps across the district from one place. Licensing it one-to-one across all 445 screens closed a major management gap for this district.

How Long Is the Warranty on ViewSonic ViewBoard Interactive Displays?

The ViewBoard IFP50 and IFP51 series of interactive displays comes with an industry-leading 3-year standard on-site warranty covering parts, labor and backlight components. The district chose to extend coverage to 7 years on all 445 displays.

Ready to Replace an Aging or Discontinued IFP Fleet?

Talk to a ViewSonic representative or an authorized partner about a reliable, cost-effective ViewBoard refresh backed by long-term warranty protection and fleet management.

Related Products

• IFP7550, 75” 4K ViewBoard Interactive Display
• IFP7551, 75” 4K Android EDLA ViewBoard Interactive Display
• ViewSonic Manager Advanced License

Training outcomes and participant experiences may vary depending on individual needs, district requirements, and implementation.

SOLUTION

SOLUTION

How Should a University Match Display Types to Different Learning Spaces?

A proven approach uses interactive displays in instructional classrooms where faculty annotate and share content on the fly, commercial displays in lecture halls and auditoriums that need AV control integration, and Direct View LED video walls in large gathering spaces where brightness and scale matter most.

Kentucky’s largest public higher education system standardized on this strategy across 16 campuses with 370 devices, including 169 interactive displays, 76 commercial displays and 100 monitors.

How Do IT Teams Manage Displays Across a Multi-Campus Institution?

ViewSonic Manager Advanced lets IT admins remotely deploy firmware updates, configure settings, troubleshoot issues and schedule power on and off times from one console. That means fewer campus visits, less classroom downtime and displays that aren’t powered when they aren’t being used.

Do Interactive Displays Work for Career and Technical Programs, Not Just Lecture Classrooms?

Yes. This institution’s deployment spans nursing simulation labs, welding programs and traditional classrooms. Matching display types to each space’s function, rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model, is what makes a multi-campus standard work.

How Do Display Choices Affect Total Cost of Ownership in Higher Education?

Total cost goes beyond the upfront price tag. Centralized management reduces on-site support trips, proactive maintenance extends device lifespan and scheduled power controls cut energy use.

This system paired standardized ViewSonic displays with Manager Advanced software to lower its total cost of ownership while supporting more classrooms with fewer resources.

Ready to Build a Campus-Wide Display Strategy?

Talk to a ViewSonic representative or an authorized partner about matching display technology to every learning space on your campus.

Related Links

• ViewBoard interactive displays for education
• ViewSonic commercial displays
• ViewSonic Direct View LED displays
• ViewSonic Manager device management software

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In our latest Community webinar, ViewSonic Professional Development Trainer, Enrique Hug, shared how educators can move from passive instruction to active student participation. The goal is to bring students to the front-of-class ViewBoard^® interactive display to lead their own learning. With ViewBoard displays, the classroom becomes a collaborative hub rather than a teacher-centered lecture.

The 90% Problem: Why Interactivity Matters

Research suggests that in a traditional classroom, teachers tend to call on only 5% to 10% of students daily. This leaves 90% of the class sitting passively. While many teachers select popsicle sticks or ask for group answers, our strategy focuses on a better way. You can use the ViewBoard to engage that silent majority through tactile tools.

1. Participate Mode: The Engagement Multiplier

Why have one student at the board when you can have six? Participate Mode leverages the board’s 50+ point touch technology to create independent workspaces. This is one of the most powerful ways to turn a lesson into a hands-on experience.

• Split Screen: Perfect for small group rotations or student-led modeling.
• Exit Tickets: Quickly check for understanding by having group reps write answers simultaneously.
• Independent Backgrounds: Set an XY-coordinate plane for one student and a world map

2. The Magic Box: Turning Math Into Manipulatives

One of the most versatile features of the myViewBoard whiteboarding software is the Magic Box. Itallows teachers to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and visual mastery by creating live math manipulatives in seconds. Here are just a few of the math features:

3. Tailored Environments: Backgrounds That Work for You

One of the most powerful ways to streamline your workflow is through Background Customization. Your ViewBoard display shouldn’t just be a blank slate; it should be an environment tailored to your specific subject and teaching style.

• Curated Originals: Access a massive library of pre-made backgrounds. Find exactly what you need, from XY-coordinate planes and world maps to primary lined paper and musical staves.
• The Favorite Workflow: You can favorite the backgrounds you use every day, ensuring your primary teaching tools are always one tap away. Log in and save your favorites here.
• Full Customization: You can upload your own custom PNGs or JPEGs directly to your cloud-connected folders. Whether it’s a specific graphic organizer or a school-branded template, your ViewBoard display works exactly how you work.

Empower Your Students

The true power of a ViewBoard display isn’t in what the teacher can do with it, but in what the students can discover through it. By shifting the focus toward student-led interactivity, students become active participants who look forward to coming to class every day, eager to see what they will create next on the board.

Watch the entire webinar here:

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The ViewSonic^® Educator Community is an interactive and collaborative forum designed to inspire and connect you with fellow educators from around the world. When joining our community, educators can share their own creativity and ideas, leverage the expertise of others, and gain new friends. It’s collaboration and growth at its finest.

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The myViewBoard^® ecosystem is designed to be more than just a blank space. It’s a true hub for interactive learning! In a recent ViewSonic Community webinar, professional development trainer Carissa El-Chahabi showed us how to move beyond basic annotation. She demonstrated exactly how to transform your canvas into a rich multimedia experience.

Here are three powerful ways to bring your lessons to life.

1. Direct File Imports

There is no need to reinvent the wheel when planning your week. If you have existing resources saved as Google Docs, Promethean Flipcharts, Smart Notebook files, presentation slides or PDFs, you can open them directly inside your session.

2. Magic Box: Seamless YouTube Integration

Stop fumbling with browser tabs and distracting web links. The Magic Box allows you to search for and embed YouTube videos directly onto your canvas.

Why is this a game changer? It automatically skips all those annoying advertisements. This keeps the classroom focus entirely on your curriculum. Because the video is embedded right into your file, you never have to leave the myViewBoard environment to hit play.

3. Magic Box: Integrated Image Search

Need a quick diagram of a plant cell or a high-res photo of the Colosseum? You can search and add images without having to go to the web or save on your computer.

Once you drop an image onto the canvas, our adorning menu gives you instant control. You can freely resize, crop or lock the image in seconds to fit your lesson layout perfectly.

Keep Learning With Us

We are always sharing new ideas and helpful tricks to make teaching easier. Ready to see these digital whiteboard features for yourself?

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K-12 End-of-Year IT Checklist:
Managing ViewBoard Interactive Displays and Campus Devices

For K-12 IT administrators, the end of the school year is the best opportunity you’ll have to ensure your campus is ready for the fall.

Because active instruction has paused, every task you complete eliminates a potential first-day emergency in September.

This guide outlines exactly how school IT admins can close out the year, optimize ViewBoard^® interactive displays and ensure back-to-school readiness.

Plus, because you can complete most of these tasks remotely through ViewSonic Manager™ or Manager Advanced™, you can run your entire end-of-school checklist from a single screen.

Summer IT Maintenance Checklist At a Glance

The following checklist outlines your core priorities and the tools required to execute them before the new school year begins:

Why Summer IT Maintenance Matters

In school IT, deferred maintenance behaves almost exactly like interest: it compounds into massive tech debt by September.

Addressing these tasks over the break means fewer surprises when teachers and students return in the fall.

How ViewSonic Manager Can Help IT Admins Prepare for Summer

ViewSonic Manager is a free, cloud-based device management platform that lets IT admins access, monitor and maintain their district’s ViewBoard^® interactive displays from any browser.

Instead of dealing with displays individually, you can use the platform as a secure, centralized command center to control your entire fleet.

For school districts with larger deployments, the upgraded Manager Advanced tier adds automated job scheduling, device profiles and remote desktop access to handle bulk summer workflows without manual intervention.

If you haven’t already, enrolling your displays in ViewSonic Manager is one of the easiest ways to speed up and simplify every other task on your summer checklist.

On-Site Tasks: Checking Hardware Before the Break

A physical walkthrough before summer begins is the most effective way to protect your district’s hardware investment.

Addressing basic classroom wear now prevents minor physical issues from ballooning into expensive hardware replacements in the fall.

Clean and Inspect Every Display

• Wipe screens and frames with a soft, dry microfiber cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals because they permanently ruin specialized anti-glare coatings.
• Examine the physical mount, secure loose cables and inspect the connection ports for damage while standing at each panel.

Complete Your Accessory Audit

• Locate and test every stylus, remote control and cable in each classroom to verify they are present and functioning.
• Log any missing or damaged accessories immediately so you can place replacement orders early to avoid late-August shipping delays.

Enroll Any New Devices Immediately

• Enroll newly received ViewBoard displays into ViewSonic Manager or Manager Advanced using a PIN, serial number or QR code.
• Use the batch enrollment feature to streamline mass setups and bring your entire inventory under centralized control.

Remote Management:
What to Handle Through ViewSonic Manager

Once your physical walkthrough is complete, you can use ViewSonic Manager to handle the rest of your summer checklist.

Update ViewBoard Firmware

• Review the status of your fleet and prioritize keeping firmware up to date.
• Deploy updates for ViewBoard interactive displays manually or schedule automated installations using Manager Advanced.
• Run these updates while classrooms are empty to avoid interrupting active classes.

Push App Updates Across All Devices

• Install, update or remove applications across your enrolled displays remotely.
• Audit your current software footprint and purge unused apps to free up system memory.

Update Your Staff Accounts

• Revoke directory access for departing staff and pre-create accounts for incoming staff to prevent configuration delays.
• Configure custom and role-based access permissions to ensure consistent access to devices and features in Manager Advanced.

Back Up Your Manager Console

• Back up your ViewSonic Manager console before making bulk changes by navigating to Settings and selecting “Back Up and Restore.”
• Maintain backups before and after major directory updates to secure your custom device groups.

Power Down Unused Displays

• Scheduling power-offs can help cut utility costs and preserve backlight lifespans.
• Instead of manually shutting down individual displays, save time by using ViewSonic Manager Advanced to apply shutdown rules to all panels or to specific groups based on usage.

myViewBoard Tasks:
Accounts, Subscriptions and Cloud Storage

Your physical ViewBoard interactive displays and myViewBoard^® whiteboarding software function as a connected system. Managing your cloud environment now prevents access issues when teachers begin developing curriculum, creating lessons and collaborating on classroom activities.

Confirm myViewBoard Access

• Verify that your school or district has active myViewBoard access. Entity accounts receive free access and do not require renewal.
• Confirm that all accounts are set up and accessible before teachers begin lesson planning for the new year.

Verify Staff Accounts

• Audit single sign-on access so returning and incoming staff have active myViewBoard accounts.
• Address account provisioning issues early while support response times are fastest.

Encourage Teachers to Back Up Their Lessons

• Instruct teachers to back up important lessons and instructional materials to myViewBoard cloud storage.
• Protect localized data from deletion during summer system resets or hardware replacements.

Device Lifecycle Planning:
Putting This Year’s Data to Work

The post-semester break is the ideal time to audit your hardware using ViewSonic Manager utilization reports.

By providing clear performance metrics on screen times, app usage and system uptime, this data helps you pinpoint underutilized displays and catch failing hardware early.

Use these insights to build a proactive, budget-conscious replacement strategy, and review them with your ViewSonic representative.

Setting Up the Next School Year

Decisions made now determine how smoothly your next deployment begins.

Target Professional Development

Audit support tickets to identify which teachers struggled with interactive display features this year. Use these insights to coordinate targeted training sessions with the ViewSonic Professional Development team instead of generic onboarding programs.

Teachers and education professionals can also join ViewSonic’s complimentary Educator Community to get access to free community webinars as well as certification courses.

Review Your Fleet Strategy

Schedule a planning session with your ViewSonic representative to go over hardware performance and plan out your refresh roadmap.

Run a Final Remote Readiness Check

Perform a quick remote audit through ViewSonic Manager and Manager Advanced before buildings reopen. Verify that firmware is current, display profiles are correctly assigned and all panels are online.

Looking to Make Device Management Easier?

ViewSonic Manager and Manager Advanced™ are enterprise device management solutions that can help automate routine maintenance, schedule updates and provide remote desktop support.

Right now, schools can try Manager Advanced free for 30 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should IT admins do at the end of the school year?

K-12 IT admins should complete a physical hardware walkthrough, update ViewBoard firmware and apps, clean up staff accounts, back up their Manager console and review cybersecurity compliance. Most of these tasks can be handled remotely through ViewSonic Manager or Manager Advanced without leaving your desk.

How do schools manage devices over the summer?

Schools using ViewSonic Manager can handle firmware updates, app installs, power scheduling and account management remotely from a single web-based control panel. Manager Advanced adds automated job scheduling for teams managing larger fleets.

What’s included in the school IT checklist?

A complete K-12 end-of-year IT checklist covers hardware inspection, accessory audits, firmware updates, app updates, staff account management, data backups, cybersecurity review, device lifecycle assessment and back-to-school readiness planning.

How do you prepare classroom technology for next year?

Start with a physical inspection of all displays and accessories. Use ViewSonic Manager and Manager Advanced to update firmware, push app updates, clean up staff accounts and schedule power-offs for unused devices. Finish by pulling lifecycle reports and then meet with your ViewSonic rep to plan any deployments or refreshes before fall.

What is ViewSonic Manager and is it free?

ViewSonic Manager is free web-based device management software included with every ViewBoard interactive display. It allows IT admins to monitor and manage displays remotely across an entire district. Manager Advanced is an upgraded subscription tier that adds automation, device profiles and remote desktop access.

Ready to Make Next Year Your Smoothest One Yet?

Talk to a ViewSonic Education Expert to review your current setup, discuss your summer priorities and build out a school technology plan designed around your district’s needs.

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Professors want to walk into a room and have the tech be completely ready. According to the 2026 EDUCAUSE Students and Technology Report, students want their instructors to use technology efficiently and creatively. They actually feel a negative impact on their learning when they experience tech failures like broken projectors or watch instructors struggle to navigate systems. It is imperative that university technology is straightforward, easy to use and highly reliable from the very start.

Seamless Tech Integration

How do these displays connect to the campus? We designed our displays to work flawlessly with the control systems you already use. Because our products connect with RS-232, we easily integrate with industry leaders. ViewSonic^® displays integrate into the Q-SYS Ecosystem via a Q-SYS library verified plugin. They are also fully compatible with Crestron, Extron and AMX.

This broad compatibility lets your IT team manage key functions like power, volume and inputs from one central spot. You get a simple setup that makes it easy to expand your system whenever you are ready.

The Power of Launch Commands

Can I launch software with a single button? Yes! Control system launch commands turn complex systems into simple one-touch experiences. A single button on the lectern removes hesitation and reduces support calls.

Even our software like myViewBoard^® and AirSync™ can be launched using discrete commands on those command centers. This is a meaningful differentiator versus competitors that require manual navigation. It keeps the focus exactly where it belongs.

Benefits for the Entire Campus

How does this improve the classroom experience? The benefit of our products that work with control system launch commands is huge for your entire ecosystem.

• IT teams do not need new systems or proprietary software from other companies.
• They can use the exact control systems they are used to and have already implemented.
• Instructors are actually going to use the tech and teaching becomes much more efficient.
• Professors can focus entirely on the content instead of fumbling with the tech.
• Classes move forward without annoying tech issues and students are far more satisfied with their learning.

Compatible Display Solutions

What products work with my control system? We offer a wide variety of products that cater to every instructor’s needs. All of these solutions work perfectly with major control systems like Q-SYS, AMX, Crestron and Extron.

• Large Spaces: Our Direct View LED displays are ideal for massive environments like lecture halls.
• Active Learning: ViewBoard® interactive displays bring engagement to classrooms.
• Seminars: CDE series displays are built specifically for conference, seminar and meeting rooms.

Additional Tools for Instruction

How else can we improve the teaching experience? Beyond large room displays, we offer incredible solutions that help professors stay engaged with their students without worrying about the tech.

• Podiums: The ID2456-4K touch display ensures instructors don’t turn their backs on students when they present.
• Software: Tools like myViewBoard software for lectures or AirSync for wireless screencasting make digital sharing a breeze.

Simplify Your Campus AV Setup

Are you ready to upgrade your university displays? Upgrading your campus hardware shouldn’t mean rewriting your entire IT playbook. By choosing displays that respect your existing control systems, you create a stress-free environment for everyone.

Contact our team today to request a demo and explore our complete lineup of higher education display solutions!

Planning a district refresh? The ViewBoard^® IFP41 series of interactive displays offers a Split Screen function that educators can’t get enough of. With Split Screen, teachers can show two sources at once. That means less time navigating between tabs and more time actually teaching.

Teaching requires juggling a dozen tasks at once while trying to keep 30 kids focused. This tool makes the ViewBoard a great SMART Board or Promethean alternative. It works the exact way a teacher thinks.

What Makes Split Screen a Game Changer?

With EDLA-certification, the ViewBoard IFP41 series of interactive displays seamlessly integrates with Google Apps to make multitasking easy. You can finally run two powerful applications side by side to keep your lessons flowing perfectly. It’s exactly what you want out of a classroom interactive display.

Brilliant Ways to Use Split Screen in Your Classroom

How are educators using this feature? Here are a few amazing ways this feature is being used in the classroom right now.

Content and Annotation

Can I write on my slides during a lesson? Yes! You can easily split your screen to show your Google Slides on one side with myViewBoard^® software open on the other. This is the best interactive display for teachers who want to annotate and mark up their lessons in real time.

Real-Time Translation

How does split screen help English Language Learners? Using a ViewBoard IFP41 display with a built-in microphone, you can put your presentation slides side by side with Google Translate. This setup lets you translate your teaching into different languages in real time. That’s a massive help for English Language Learners.

Modeling and Research

Can I show my students how to take proper notes? The split screen setup is great for modeling how to read text and take notes. You can actively research a topic on one side and pull key ideas onto the digital whiteboard on the other. For example, nearly every teacher does some variation of opening Google Earth. If you live on a peninsula, you can pull up the map on the left side. Then you can use “peninsula” and “bay” as vocabulary words that you write on myViewBoard next to the image.

Visualizers and Wireless Tech

Does this work with document cameras and screen casting? Absolutely. You can use your visualizer on one side and have your slides or a web page open on the other. This is perfect for teachers who still rely on doc cams. You also have the amazing ability to cast screens with AirSync on one side while keeping your document or web page open on the other.

Preschool Engagement

Is this good for younger students? This tool works brilliantly for our youngest learners too. You can use a PDF with colorful shapes on one side and have the kids create those exact shapes on the other. It’s a really fun and interactive way of modeling for them.

Ready to Transform Your Classroom?

Are you looking for the perfect district refresh? The split screen feature eliminates technical confusion so you can focus on what you do best. It bridges the gap between complicated hardware and actual teaching needs.

Check out this video to see the Split Screen feature in action.

Every laptop or phone you purchase has a built-in microphone. Even your car probably has one! We rely on these tools for a variety of everyday tasks. They help us record audio and seamlessly dictate text. Best of all, they prevent the need to purchase bulky external hardware.

So why should your classroom technology be any different? When searching for the perfect interactive display for schools, audio should not be an afterthought. At ViewSonic, we spend a lot of time listening to educators. We know that managing extra cables and external tech is a massive headache. That’s exactly why we built high-quality microphone arrays directly into our ViewBoard^® IFP41 series of interactive displays.

What Is an 8-Array Beamforming Microphone?

ViewBoard IFP41 displays feature a powerful 8-array beamforming mic. Think of a traditional microphone like a flashlight. It usually only picks up sound from one specific direction.

The microphones on our interactive displays are much smarter than that. It uses eight microphones working together to listen to multiple directions. The system then automatically filters out annoying background noises like loud HVAC units or quiet classroom chatter.

Some competitors expect you to buy expensive external mic pods. Others force you to settle for low-quality audio. A standard mic might just hear the teacher. Our display hears the whole room

How Can Built-In Microphones Transform Your Classroom?

Having a powerful microphone changes the game for daily instruction. Here are a few brilliant ways you can use this technology right now.

Can I Record My Lessons Easily?

Yes, lesson recording is seamless. If you are running a Windows device with our myViewBoard® software, you can easily share your screen and record your entire lesson. It’s the absolute easiest way to create flipped classroom content. It’s also a fantastic tool to catch up students who were out sick.

How Does Audio Help ESL Students?

Integrated mics unlock real-time translation. For classes with English Language Learners, tools like Google Translate are a lifesaver. With the integrated mics on the IFP41, you can use the voice feature in real time. A teacher can speak directions at the board. A student can speak right from their desk. The ViewBoard microphone easily picks up both voices to provide instant translations.

Is There a Way to Type Faster?

Use your voice to dictate text. Typing long directions on a large screen takes too much time. It’s especially tough when you have 20 students waiting for a moment to get distracted. The myViewBoard software offers seamless speech to text. You simply dictate your directions and they instantly show up as text on the ViewBoard screen.

Can I Use AI With My Voice?

You can talk directly to your favorite AI tools. The IFP41 is fully EDLA Certified. This means you have instant access to any app on the Google Play store. You can easily pull up your favorite LLM like Gemini or ChatGPT right on the board. Instead of typing out complex prompts, use the microphone to ask questions or generate lesson ideas. It feels incredibly natural. It’s just like having a teaching assistant standing right there with you.

What About Remote Learning and Class Discussions?

Capture every voice in the room. A built-in microphone bridges the gap between in-person and remote students. You can hop into a virtual meeting and every single participant can hear each other clearly. This ensures everyone learns from different perspectives.

You can also record student discussions directly into a document. Instead of taking frantic notes, let the board do the heavy lifting. It’s a great way to gather evidence of student learning and keep a reliable record of class participation.

Ready to Upgrade Your Classroom Technology?

Why settle for complicated audio setups? You shouldn’t have to purchase additional mics and messy cables to do basic things like recording a lesson. The ViewSonic ViewBoard IFP41 series gives you everything you need right out of the box. It makes your teaching better and your life a little easier.

Want to learn more about how our hardware can transform your school? Check out our full lineup of interactive displays today!

The Essential Role of Technology in the Return to the Office 
By Deidre Deacon, ViewSonic Corp.

Canada’s workplace landscape is undergoing its most significant reset since the early pandemic years—but not because workers are suddenly eager to trade home offices for cubicles. The renewed push toward in‑person work is being driven almost entirely by mandates: from governments, from major employers, and from the shifting economics of commercial real estate. Yet there’s another force reshaping this transition just as profoundly: technology. After years of refining highly efficient home‑office setups, employees now expect the same seamless, intuitive experience when they walk through the office door. As a result, the tools that once supported remote work have become the critical infrastructure enabling a smooth, sustainable shift back to more office‑centric hybrid models.

The public sector is leading the return to the office (RTO) charge, and the scale is unprecedented. CBC has reported that tens of thousands of provincial government employees in Ontario and Alberta have been ordered back to the office full time starting in 2026. This follows the federal government’s September 2024 directive requiring public servants to be onsite at least three days per week.

These are not gentle nudges. They are sweeping, top-down directives affecting the single largest employment block in the country. When governments mandate attendance, the ripple effects extend far beyond the workplace—reshaping transit patterns, downtown economies, and the broader labour market.

In the private sector, Canada’s major banks—RBC, Scotiabank, TD, and BMO—are reinforcing the shift. Employees are now expected to be in the office at least four days per week, with many roles moving to a full five-day schedule. Banks employ tens of thousands of workers, and their policies often set the tone for other large employers. Their pivot toward near-full-time office attendance signals a broader corporate recalibration: flexibility is narrowing, and the office is once again becoming the default.

The commercial real estate market is already reflecting this shift. According to CBRE’s national office report, Canada’s office vacancy rate fell from 18.7% in 2024 to 18% by the end of 2025—a 0.7‑point drop and the first decline since the pandemic began. A falling vacancy rate is a concrete indicator that more people are physically returning to office spaces – a change that is being attributed directly to the acceleration of RTO mandates—not voluntary worker behaviour. In other words, the market is responding to policy, not preference.

Yet even as employers tighten expectations, many workers remain deeply reluctant to give up remote work. Angus Reid data shows that three in five Canadians prefer to work mostly from home, and one in four would likely quit if forced back full time. This resistance is slowing actual attendance, even where mandates exist. Many employees comply only partially, and others are actively seeking roles that preserve hybrid or remote options. The tension between employer requirements and worker preferences has become one of the defining workplace dynamics of this era.

With new return to the office mandates in place, technology has evolved from a convenience to a critical infrastructure for ensuring a seamless transition. As companies implement these mandates, they’re discovering a truth employees have known for years: the physical workplace must now earn its relevance and compete with the efficiency of home setups by offering “phygital” environments – digital and physical spaces that are perfectly synchronized. After experiencing the autonomy and efficiency of remote work, professionals aren’t simply returning to desks; they’re evaluating whether the office can match the seamless, personalized workspaces they are accustomed to at home.

Forward‑thinking organizations are blending physical and digital experiences so fluidly that employees barely notice the seams. When a meeting room recognizes you, when collaboration tools sync instantly across devices, when hybrid meetings feel equitable rather than awkward—suddenly the office becomes a destination, not an obligation.

This isn’t a matter of perks; it’s a matter of performance. Research shows that most employees view high‑quality technology as essential to doing their jobs well, and companies that invest strategically in advanced tools can unlock significant productivity gains. Technology is no longer a “nice to have” in the return‑to‑office era. It is the infrastructure that determines whether collaboration thrives or stalls.

The mandate may bring people back—but only the right technology will make them stay.

Organizations that want to make the return to office a seamless experience need to implement technology ecosystems that remove friction rather than create it. This is where ViewSonic’s approach becomes a compelling blueprint for what a high performance “phygital” workplace can look like. ViewSonic’s portfolio of display solutions prioritize seamless connectivity and real-time collaboration across devices and spaces, bridging the hybrid gap that many organizations are struggling to close.

Personal Productivity Without the Clutter
At the individual desk, USB-C docking monitors like the ViewSonic® VG2756-4K consolidate the entire workstation. This 27-inch display delivers high-speed data, 4K video, and 90W of power through a single cable connection. It also prioritizes user well-being with advanced ergonomics designed for all-day comfort. The integrated docking capability delivers immediate savings by removing the need for separate docking hardware, lowering total cost of ownership from day one. It also simplifies IT operations by standardizing on a single, fully compatible solution—eliminating the headaches that come with managing mixed‑brand displays and docks, and avoiding the interoperability issues that slow teams down. The result is a clean, centralized hub that allows professionals to move from commute to deep focus without the usual tangle of adapters and peripherals.

Mobility for the Modern Hybrid Professional
Work is no longer confined to a single desk, and productivity shouldn’t be either. ViewSonic’s VG1656N portable monitor gives laptop users a completely wire-free second screen experience wherever they land—at a hot desk, a café, or between offices. With a built-in battery and wireless casting, this 16-inch display eliminates the need for power outlets or video cables, supporting the kind of complex multitasking that today’s flexible roles demand.

Collaboration at the Speed of Thought
In shared spaces, ViewSonic ViewBoard® interactive displays transform passive meetings into dynamic working sessions.

"...ViewSonic is a global leader in visual solutions and remains the #1 brand in market share for interactive displays worldwide (excluding China).¹"*

ViewSonic provides a platform that bridges the physical and digital worlds. Paired with TeamOne™ software, these displays turn any room into an interactive collaboration hub where in-person and remote participants can co-create on an infinite digital canvas.

For meeting environments where presentation takes precedence over interactivity, ViewSonic’s CDEG3 and CDE31 commercial displays offer a powerful alternative. For rooms requiring seamless integration with Microsoft Teams Rooms (MTR) or existing meeting systems, the CDEG3 commercial display series integrates seamlessly. Designed as an OS-less solution, it prioritizes security and boots up quickly, allowing meetings to start without delay. For spaces demanding even greater endurance, the CDE31 series is built for heavy-duty use. With 24/7 performance capabilities, it serves as a reliable workhorse for both high-traffic meeting rooms and continuous digital signage.

As organizations bring employees back into the office, the need for impactful, campus‑wide communication has never been greater. ViewSonic Direct View LED delivers a powerful platform to elevate corporate messaging, enhance collaboration, and modernize shared spaces. With purpose‑built solutions for every environment—LDS for dynamic company events and large‑scale functions, LDM and LDP for boardrooms and expansive meeting areas with stunning 1080p or 4K clarity, and LDE for cost‑effective video wall refreshes. Everything needed for deployment is delivered in one fully integrated package, making installation effortless, minimizing complexity, and enabling organizations to realize value significantly faster.

Reliability at Enterprise Scale
Behind the scenes, the ViewSonic Manager™ cloud platform gives IT teams the ability to monitor, update, and manage the entire display network remotely. This ensures that every workspace—from conference rooms to individual desks—remains a dependable, high-performance environment.

Together, these solutions demonstrate a simple truth: the return to the office succeeds only when the experience is worth returning to. By integrating rapid start hardware with intuitive personal and collaborative tools, ViewSonic isn’t just supporting hybrid work—it’s redefining what a modern, technology driven workplace can be.

As the return to the office continues to take hold, the gap between what workers want and what employers require will continue to shape the future of work—and determine how sustainable this mandated return truly is. Technology will play a pivotal role in bridging that divide, including visual solutions that enhance collaboration, creativity, and productivity across distributed, hybrid work teams.

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Actual performance may vary depending on system configuration, usage environment, and other conditions; programs, pricing, specifications and availability are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

*"¹ Source: FutureSource Consulting, [Q3 2025] Interactive Displays Quarterly Market Tracker. Market share rankings exclude mainland China."

UNIVERSE by ViewSonic™, Gaming Monitors and Device Management Stations to Showcase Hardware and Software Teaching Applications

SAN ANTONIO, TX – TCEA 2023, Booth #1153 – (Jan. 31, 2023) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, offers solutions for next-generation hybrid teaching and learning at the TCEA Convention and Expo, Jan. 31- Feb. 2, 2023 in San Antonio, TX. The ViewSonic® education solutions can transform classrooms and learning spaces into next-generation immersive and collaborative environments.

With innovative technologies ranging from desktop touch displays and esports monitors, to ViewBoard® interactive displays and the myViewBoard® software ecosystem, ViewSonic education solutions help to optimize participation and empower teachers with the best tools they need.

ViewSonic continues to support the education community by expanding its teacher certification program and building a community platform to ignite community engagement. The company’s hands-on approach to professional development has proved to be of great benefit for schools according to past participant reviews. Premium services begin with on-site PD that can also leverage virtual services. This helps to consistently infuse ViewSonic technologies throughout the instructional process so that educators can deepen their level of understanding.

“At TCEA, ViewSonic will have multiple stations to showcase how esports, metaverse teaching and learning, as well as device management can benefit schools,” said Kenneth Mau, Product and Channel Marketing Director at ViewSonic. “The fluidity of today’s learning and teaching environments can be a challenge for teachers and students. Together we can evolve with tools that take learning to a higher level. ViewSonic has been working with schools and teachers to create solutions so that sharing ideas, while communicating and learning with consistency, is the primary goal.”

There will also be several Micro-EdTalk sessions throughout the conference, from Digital Whiteboard training to metaverse education, held at the ViewSonic booth.

For further news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard® interactive displays, and myViewBoard® software ecosystem. With 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference®.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.

UNIVERSE by ViewSonic™, Gaming Monitors and Device Management Stations to Showcase Hardware and Software Teaching Applications

NEW ORLEANS – FETC 2023 Booth #2801 – (Jan. 24, 2023) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of visual solutions, offers solutions for next-generation hybrid teaching and learning at the Future in Education Technology Conference [FETC], Jan. 24-26, 2023 in New Orleans, LA. The ViewSonic® education solutions can transform classrooms and learning spaces into next-generation immersive and collaborative environments.

As leaders in visual display solutions, ViewSonic transforms classrooms into immersive learning environments. With innovative technologies ranging from desktop touch displays and esports monitors, to ViewBoard® interactive displays and the myViewBoard® software ecosystem, ViewSonic education solutions help to optimize participation and empowers teachers with the best tools they need.

ViewSonic continues to support the education community by expanding its teacher certification program and building a community platform to ignite community engagement. The company’s hands-on approach to professional development has proved to be of great benefit for schools according to past participant reviews. Premium services begin with on-site PD that can also leverage virtual services. This helps to consistently infuse ViewSonic technologies throughout the instructional process so that educators can deepen their level of understanding.

“At FETC, ViewSonic will have multiple stations to showcase how esports, metaverse teaching and learning, as well as device management can benefit schools,” said Kenneth Mau, Product and Channel Marketing Director at ViewSonic. “The fluidity of today’s learning and teaching environments can be a challenge for teachers and students. We’ve been working with schools and teachers to create solutions so that sharing ideas, while communicating and learning with consistency, is the primary goal. Together we can evolve with tools that take learning to a higher level.”

Ruben Caputo, vertical marketing manager for education at ViewSonic will also be speaking at three presentations during FETC:

• Tuesday, Jan. 24th from 12:15pm to 12:45pm: ESPORTS THEATER, Booth 551
  “From Player to Creator: Preparing Students for Careers in Interactive 3D”
  Find out how one can leverage student interest in games and esports to amplify a teaching program and prepare students for real-world skills.

• Wednesday, Jan. 25th from 12:30pm to 1:00pm: ESPORTS THEATER, Booth 551
  “Pathway to Professional Careers in Esports”
  Esports has grown into a viable industry for many alike. This session will discuss the available career options as well as the pathway to obtain the available opportunities within the industries of gaming and esports.
  
  
• Thursday, Jan. 26th from 9:45am to 10:15am: ESPORTS THEATER, Booth 551
  “The Esports Education Playbook: Empowering All Learners Through Inclusive Gaming”
  The esports ecosystem reaches far beyond that of the player. This extends into career possibilities in areas around game design, broadcasting, video production, advertising, and more.

There will also be several Micro-EdTalk sessions throughout the conference, from Digital Whiteboard training to metaverse education, held at the ViewSonic booth.

For further news and information about ViewSonic, visit ViewSonic.com and follow on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.

About ViewSonic

Founded in California, ViewSonic is a leading global provider of visual solutions and conducts business in over 100 countries worldwide. As an innovator and visionary, ViewSonic is committed to providing comprehensive hardware and software solutions that include monitors, projectors, digital signage, ViewBoard® interactive displays, and myViewBoard® software ecosystem. With 35 years of expertise in visual displays, ViewSonic has established a strong position for delivering innovative and reliable solutions for education, enterprise, consumer, and professional markets and helping customers “See the Difference®.” To find out more about ViewSonic, please visit www.viewsonic.com.

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This news release contains forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations with regard to future events. Actual events could differ significantly from those anticipated in this document. Trademark footnote: ViewSonic and the ViewSonic trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of ViewSonic Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other corporate names and trademarks stated herein are the property of their respective companies.