In recent years interactive touch screens have become familiar in educational institutions with competing manufacturers making use of different technologies. Interactive touch screens allow students in the classroom to engage with subjects in a memorable way with some having multi-touch screens for 'one to one' contests and some having integrated speakers for added sound.

A touchscreen is a display that also serves as an input device. Some touchscreens require a pen for input but now it's very common technology to use modern touchscreens detect human touch. Since touchscreen devices accept input directly through the screen, they do not require external input devices, such as mice and keyboards.

Touch screens are an ideal visual aid for use in education, as they allow lessons and presentations to be interactive and more engaging for students, and easier to deliver for teachers and guest speakers. The devices are optimised for a range of touch-screen applications and can display images, videos, slide shows, games and much more.