At ISTELive 2026 in Orlando, Florida, Samsung Electronics introduced new software for its Android-based Interactive Displays that gives teachers instant access to their personalized settings from any campus device and an AI assistant that can transcribe live lessons and generate quizzes. The updates, which include Samsung Account Management Solution (AMS) and expanded Samsung AI Assistant features, aim to reduce the time educators spend managing classroom technology.
Practical AI tools for the classroom
Samsung AMS lets teachers sign in to compatible Interactive Displays using a QR code or an NFC-enabled ID card. Once signed in, they immediately see their apps, files, and personal settings, whether they are in their regular classroom or a substitute's room. The Samsung Education Portal handles user, device, and emergency alert management for IT teams behind the scenes.
The Samsung AI Assistant brings several tools directly to the display. Circle to Search allows teachers to pull up credible instructional resources without leaving the current screen. Live Transcript captures a lesson in real time, and AI Summary condenses it into a recap. AI Quiz generates formative assessments from the lesson content. These features support multilingual learners and help teachers quickly identify where students may need extra support, reflecting the AI for Education shift toward practical, time-saving tools.
During a joint session with Logitech, Jonathan del Rosario, Head of Product, Display Solutions Division, Samsung Electronics America, said, "The educator remains driving force in the classroom. We design our Interactive Displays to make lesson planning and classroom engagement easier, using AI to help teachers focus more on students while creating richer, more immersive learning experiences."
Educators test the technology firsthand
Tambra Clark, Technology Integration Facilitator at Birmingham City Schools and a Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Top 10 winner, called the transcription feature "the secret sauce." She said, "It listens to your lesson, creates a summary and even generates a quiz from what you taught. It becomes an incredible reflective tool for teachers while helping identify where students may need additional support."
Jelena Zivko, Senior Instructional Technology Specialist with Volusia County School District, pointed to the AMS sign-in as a fix for a common problem. "The seamless login experience means teachers can walk into any classroom and immediately have access to their lessons, files and personalized teaching environment," she said. "It also opens opportunities for substitute teachers, multilingual instruction and extending learning beyond the classroom through summaries and transcripts."
New hardware and recognition
Samsung also previewed its upcoming Android-based Interactive Display lineup, including the WAF-S, WAFX-PS, and WAHX-M models. The new displays run Android 16, include expanded AI capabilities, and add a 98-inch model designed for larger spaces like lecture halls. At ISTELive 2026, the WAFX-P Interactive Display received Tech & Learning Best of Show Awards in the Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education categories.
Why this matters for educators
The announcements show a clear direction: classroom technology is moving toward tools that follow the teacher rather than tying them to a single room. The ability to sign in and instantly recall personal settings, paired with AI that generates lesson summaries and quizzes, can cut prep time and give teachers more capacity to focus on student interaction. Schools evaluating new displays should look for these sign-in and AI features as practical additions that support daily instruction, not just flashy demos.
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