At the 2025 ISTE Live conference, Samsung Electronics America is showcasing interactive displays, digital signage, and training programs to boost engagement and efficiency in K–12 schools. From June 29 to July 2, visitors to Samsung’s booth (#2436) can explore the new Interactive Display WAF series, Color E-Paper signage, and the updated VXT Content Management Solution. Additionally, coach-led workshops will empower educators to drive innovation in their schools.
Next-Generation Interactive Displays Elevate Classroom Learning
Samsung’s WAF Interactive Display, offered in 65-, 75-, and 86-inch sizes, is the second generation of Google-Enterprise certified Android displays for classrooms. Building on the WAD series’ success, the WAF operates on Android 14, pre-loaded with essential Google Apps, and provides access to thousands more through the Google Play Store. Key improvements streamline teacher workflows and enhance student collaboration:
• Always-Visible Annotation Button
A front-panel “Annotation” button lets teachers and students quickly add notes, text, shapes, or drawings over any screen content, like videos, slides, or web pages. This feature prevents disruptions from app switching and ensures seamless lessons.
• Multi-User Whiteboarding
The new Note app allows four users to work together on a digital whiteboard with split-screen zones. Each zone can be used for personal tasks or group activities like brainstorming and peer reviews.
• Front-Facing Quick Access Controls
Physical buttons below the display offer educators quick access to volume, input switching, screen capture, and annotation tools, reducing menu navigation time and increasing teaching time.
• Remote Device Management
Samsung’s device management lets IT admins remotely update firmware, install apps, secure settings, and check device health for all displays, ensuring performance and security without needing on-site visits.
Sara Grofcsik, Samsung Electronics America’s Head of Sales, highlighted the WAF’s importance in meeting diverse educational needs. She stated that educators require adaptable tools for different teaching methods and student preferences. WAF displays enable teachers to create engaging and dynamic lessons for all students.
Color E-Paper: Energy-Efficient Digital Signage for K–12 Environments
Samsung’s Color E-Paper enhances its sustainable digital signage for K–12 schools and campuses. Using low-power digital ink, these wall-mounted displays provide eco-friendly solutions:
- Ultra-Low Power Consumption
After rendering, the screen uses almost no power to keep the image, allowing it to run on one battery charge for weeks or months. - High Visibility in Any Lighting
Reflective displays provide clear reading in bright hallways, sunny cafeterias, and dark corridors, avoiding the glare and eye strain of backlit LCD screens. - Lightweight, Wire-Free Installation
Color E-Paper units, powered by batteries and wireless, can be installed anywhere, like front offices or gyms, without expensive electrical work or conduit installations.
Schools use digital displays for daily menus, student achievements, emergency alerts, and event navigation. These displays cut electricity and maintenance costs, allowing schools to redirect funds to educational resources.
VXT CMS: Smarter, Centralised Content and Screen Management
Samsung’s VXT cloud-native Content Management Solution revolutionizes signage management in educational environments. It offers enterprise-level features, ensuring efficient and effective communication:
- Remote Orientation and Power Control
IT teams can easily rotate screens, set on/off schedules to align with school hours, and automatically adjust brightness to save energy. - 200+ Customisable Templates
PIRS apps simplify making announcements, schedules, safety alerts, and event highlights. They enable teachers and staff to update content easily, without needing special training. - District-Wide Scalability
VXT’s user-friendly dashboard offers real-time monitoring, content engagement analytics, and bulk deployment tools for seamless communication across one or multiple campuses.
Integrating signage and display management into a single platform allows districts to cut IT costs, streamline content creation, and ensure timely communication, promoting a secure and informed educational setting.
Coach-Led Sessions Showcase Innovative Pedagogies
Complementing its hardware and software offerings, Samsung Education Coaches and subject-matter experts are leading a series of on-site professional learning sessions at ISTELive:
- “Education 2059” with Dr. Micah Shippee
On July 1, Dr. Shippee, Director of Education Solutions & Channel Sales, will present a forward-looking keynote exploring the future of teaching and learning over the next 35 years. Combining strategic frameworks with real-world scenarios, participants will examine how emerging technologies, societal shifts, and human-centric pedagogies will redefine classrooms, career pathways, and workforce needs. - Equity and Student Voice Panel
Coaches Dee Lanier and Leticia Citizen, along with six educators, present effective, student-focused teaching methods that highlight diverse viewpoints in classrooms. Participants will gain useful tools to promote student empowerment, inclusivity, and cultural awareness in various subjects. - “A Sketchy Lesson: Teaching Middle School Literacy Using Sketchnotes”
Join Rachel Swanson and Manuel Herrera in a dynamic workshop where you’ll master quick-draw sketchnote techniques and annotation methods. These skills will captivate middle-school students, enhancing their close reading, critical analysis, and creative expression in Language Arts.
Samsung’s booth #2436 showcases Classroom solutions, letting educators see how interactive displays, digital signage, and content management tools enhance daily teaching.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Teacher Academy: Virtual PD for STEM Educators
Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Teacher Academy is expanding its virtual workshops this July to meet the demand for accessible, high-quality professional development. Around 200 educators will engage in interactive sessions:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom
Exploring AI tools for personalised learning, data-driven instruction, and ethical considerations in emerging technology use. - Design Thinking Methodologies
Guiding students through empathy mapping, prototyping, and user-centered problem solving—skills essential for innovation and entrepreneurship. - Entrepreneurship Fundamentals
Equipping teachers with frameworks for business ideation, market research, and pitch development, empowering students to develop real-world solutions.
Virtual workshops blend expert talks, group discussions, case studies, and design challenges. Using online formats, the Teacher Academy allows educators to enhance skills without leaving their communities.
Summer Promotional Offers: Supporting Educators and Districts
Samsung is celebrating ISTELive with a summer deal for educators: buy a WAF Interactive Display and get a free Samsung Pro TV. This offer, valid until July 31, helps schools enhance learning spaces with interactive and broadcasting tech, optimizing their tech investments for the school year.
Looking Ahead: Driving Sustainable, Student-Centered Learning
Samsung is ready to tackle the challenges of modern K–12 education with its range of displays, signage, and content management tools. These resources support hybrid, project-based, and competency-based learning. By collaborating with educators at ISTELive 2025, Samsung shows its dedication to driving innovation and empowering teachers and students alike.
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