BenQ, an internationally renowned provider of visual display solutions, today announced its ideaCam S1 Plus was named “Next-Gen School Solution of the Year” in the annual EdTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by EdTech Breakthrough, a leading market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market. The awards program aims to perform the industry’s most comprehensive analysis and review of the global educational technology industry.

The 2025 EdTech Breakthrough Awards recognized the breakthrough innovation of BenQ’s ideaCam S1 Plus, a cutting-edge, all-in-one document camera tailored perfectly for education. With its high-resolution camera, versatile shooting modes, and user-friendly interface, the ideaCam supports interactive teaching methods and diverse classroom needs. The ideaCam S1 Plus empowers teachers to deliver engaging and interactive lessons by projecting live demonstrations, detailed documents, or 3D objects onto displays.

“The ideaCam is our answer to the demand for a versatile, high-quality visual tool that empowers teachers to ‘Teach Their Way’,” said Carly Burton-Sallay, senior marketing manager at BenQ Education. “We understand the evolving needs for educators, and the ideaCam allows them to connect and collaborate with their students, both in the classroom and remotely. We’re honored that it is acknowledged by the EdTech Breakthrough organization as a Next-Gen School Solution of the Year”

The ideaCam S1 Plus revolutionizes teaching with exceptional visual clarity and flexibility. Featuring an 8MP Sony CMOS sensor and a 15x magnifying glass lens, it captures highly detailed images, enabling students to explore materials, documents, and objects with precision. Integrated with BenQ’s EnSpire software, it offers auto exposure, picture-in-picture, and annotation tools, enhancing interactive learning. Its unique auto-switch perspective allows seamless transitions between portrait and desk views, while the adjustable stand and handheld mode provide versatility for showcasing teaching materials from any angle.

Designed for effortless classroom integration, the ideaCam S1 Plus features plug-and-play compatibility with Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and more. Educators can annotate live feeds, freeze screens, and highlight key points to foster engagement. The device also supports BenQ monitors, curved displays, and universal tripods, ensuring flexible mounting options. Its auto-rotation feature guarantees correctly oriented images, making it an essential tool for dynamic and immersive learning environments.

More information about BenQ and the ideaCam S1 Plus is available here.