Learning shouldn’t come to a halt just because a student or teacher can’t physically be in the classroom. Future-ready classrooms are designed to remove any barriers to learning—including physical distance. In fact, a third-party survey of 500 teachers across the U.S. found that more than 59% are already engaging in remote collaboration, with over half of them doing so every week.

The reasons for remote learning and collaboration can look different for every school, district, or student. Maybe you have students who excel in math and need access to advanced lessons at a nearby school, but transportation isn’t available. Perhaps a student has medical needs that prevent them from attending in person. Or maybe your school offers a virtual learning program. Whatever the reason, remote learning should be seamless and engaging, without leaving students feeling left out or disconnected.

This is where BenQ Boards come in. At West Ottawa Public Schools, BenQ Boards ensured that students could continue learning even when distance or medical needs prevented them from being physically present in the classroom. BenQ Boards are designed to bridge that distance, making remote learning not just possible, but engaging, exciting, and full of new opportunities.

BenQ’s award-winning smart boards include EZWrite with cloud annotation and screen sharing, which allows students learning from home to fully participate in online lessons. Instead of just watching from the sidelines, remote students can see and interact with the board in real time—just like they would if they were in the classroom.

With EZWrite, teachers can create interactive, engaging lessons that involve all students—whether they’re near or far. Teachers can import documents and slides, add pictures, or embed videos and URLs right into their lesson. They can even scan textbook pages and use AI to convert the text into an editable format. The whiteboard is scalable, letting teachers zoom in on details, zoom out for the big picture, and add as many pages as they need. Every student can also navigate the whiteboard independently, ensuring everyone stays on track and fully comprehends the lesson.

In addition to these features, EZWrite lets teachers record and share their whiteboard sessions, livestream lessons on YouTube Live, and export their content as PDFs or image files so students can review the material after class at their own pace. The built-in QR code generator makes it easy for students to access lessons quickly and continue learning without hassle.

These features aren’t just useful for students—they’re also perfect for connecting staff across buildings or making training sessions more flexible and interactive.

The best part? EZWrite is completely license-free, so schools don’t have to be saddled with high subscription costs.

Learn more about how West Ottawa Public Schools have made remote learning a success with BenQ Boards.