Chris Drage, amazed by the advances in display technology, reflects on some breakthroughs at BETT 2013
Four groups sit around an interactive table, each creating a new business. Once live, these 'companies' are part of a dynamic, real-time simulation – and other groups, brokers for example, can each play their roles whether they are using interactive whiteboards, PCs or tablets.

The demonstration of the Cool Street business simulation app on the Promethean stand at the BETT 2013 show (see video below) was a cutting-edge example of the rich, interactive classroom activities now possible with the integration of display technology for learning environments, and, of course, the advent of Windows 8.