About Jim
Jim Van Dettum is an audiovisual technology professional with more than 20 years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting technology solutions for K-12 education, higher education, corporate, and government environments.
Throughout his career, Jim has worked with school districts, universities, and technology integrators to successfully deploy interactive classroom technologies, collaboration systems, digital signage, audio systems, and video conferencing solutions. His approach focuses on helping educators maximize their technology investment through practical, hands-on training that builds confidence and improves classroom engagement.
Jim has extensive experience training teachers, administrators, and IT staff on interactive displays and classroom collaboration tools. His training style combines technical knowledge with real-world classroom applications, ensuring educators leave with practical skills they can immediately implement.
He has worked with leading technology manufacturers and distributors, helping launch new educational technologies across the United States while supporting dealers, installers, and end users. His expertise includes interactive flat panel displays, wireless presentation systems, classroom collaboration, AV control systems, and instructional technology integration.
As a trainer for Philips Education Displays, Jim focuses on helping educators understand not only how the technology works, but how it can enhance instruction, increase student engagement, and simplify classroom workflows. His sessions are interactive, informative, and tailored to the unique needs of each school or district.
Jim is passionate about making technology approachable and empowering educators to use interactive displays as an everyday teaching tool rather than simply a presentation device.