Texas Tech University

Epson Education Exchange in Japan

Epson is exploring new directions in classroom technology, and recently partnered with premier Japanese higher education institutions for an early look at how modern classrooms are evolving. Our own Andrew Bevly, Managing Director of Learning Technologies, was selected to represent Texas Tech as part of this group - an experience he described as "magnificent."

Andrew speaking in a modern lecture hall with two large screens displaying a professional profile slide.

Each day included presentations and roundtable discussions with Epson's R&D teams and global peers, focused on sustainable print and AV technology that can scale across a large campus infrastructure. Beyond the technology itself, Andrew was immersed in Japanese culture and gained insight into how modern classrooms are being built, projected, and shared to bridge the gap between remote and in-person learning.

Assorted sashimi platter on crushed ice with fresh fish slices, garnished with green leaves and wasabi, served on a wooden tray. Spacious university lecture hall with rows of white desks and wooden chairs facing multiple large projection screens and chalkboards. View outside the window of a hotel showcasing large skyscrapers in a Japanese city.

By engaging in these conversations and sharing how TTU approaches scalable AV design and digital content delivery, we help ensure our institution stays connected to where educational technology is heading. 

 Large modern lecture hall with tiered seating and a few students spaced out wearing masks. Large multi-panel digital display of a vibrant wildflower meadow with purple, yellow, and white blossoms against a textured background.

Andrew can now bring these insights, technologies, and strategies back to Texas Tech to help guide the university on creating more effective classroom experiences for students and faculty.