Prime Highlights
- SMART Technologies introduces interactive panels designed in India to support neurodiverse learners and students with special learning needs.
- The panels follow Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, helping teachers adapt lessons for different learning styles within a single classroom.
Key Facts
- The panels feature multi-user touch, collaborative tools, adjustable visuals, digital annotation, non-verbal communication support, and compatibility with assistive devices.
- The initiative aligns with India’s National Education Policy 2020, promoting equitable access, student-centered learning, and technology-enabled education.
Background
SMART Technologies has introduced India-manufactured interactive panels designed to support neurodiverse learners and students with special learning needs within mainstream classrooms. These panels are built on Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, which enable multiple ways for students to access, engage with, and express learning.
By embedding accessibility and flexibility into classroom technology, the UDL-based panels help reduce barriers for learners with diverse cognitive, physical, and communication needs. The panels include features like multi-user touch, collaborative tools, adjustable visuals, digital annotation, support for non-verbal communication, and compatibility with assistive devices. These features help teachers adapt lessons to suit different learning styles in the same classroom.
“Universal Design for Learning allows teachers to move beyond one-size-fits-all instruction and create classrooms where students can engage with content in ways that work best for them,” said Anshul Srivastav, Country Head, India, SMART Technologies. “Making these solutions in India helps more schools across the country access inclusive classroom infrastructure.”
The launch also supports India’s National Education Policy 2020, which focuses on fair access, student-centered learning, and using technology to meet different learning needs.
SMART Technologies is also contributing to global research on inclusive education through a collaboration with the University of Melbourne, exploring how universally designed technologies can reduce participation barriers in mainstream classrooms.
“Across global education systems, there is growing recognition that inclusivity must be built into classroom infrastructure from the start,” said Toke Tangkjaer, Chief Revenue Officer, SMART Technologies. “Our focus is on enabling learning environments that are flexible, accessible, and supportive of every learner.”
With its India-based manufacturing, SMART is making inclusive digital classroom infrastructure widely available, providing schools and institutions with interactive display systems designed for long-term use and sustainability.
