Round Table China

Is the smart blackboard a smart move?

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Oct 22, 2025
The shift from chalk to electronic smart blackboards is transforming classrooms in China. These high-tech tools offer interactive features and gamified lessons, boosting student engagement. However, parents are anxious about potential impacts on children’s eyesight due to increased screen time. The podcast delves into the costs, leading manufacturers, and the challenges teachers face in adapting to this technology. The debate about whether digital and traditional boards can harmoniously coexist adds another layer to this evolving educational landscape.
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INSIGHT

Screens Make Abstract Lessons Visible

  • Electronic blackboards transform lessons by showing vivid, 3D visualisations that chalk cannot.
  • Yu Shun explains they reshape teaching for subjects like geography and chemistry with richer interactions.
ANECDOTE

Chemistry Class Turned Into A Virtual Experiment

  • Yu Shan recalls a Beijing chemistry teacher dragging virtual test tubes and beakers on a smart whiteboard.
  • The teacher turned a lecture into an animated experiment that engaged students visually.
INSIGHT

The Market Is Big And Tiered

  • Smart blackboards are a growing multi-billion yuan industry with basic units costing thousands of yuan.
  • Steve Hatherly outlines tiers from basic to AR-enabled luxury models with multi-screen collaboration.
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