Turning Empty Classroom Walls into a Healing Space for Students
In many schools, there are spaces that are no longer actively used—empty classrooms, large unused walls, or storage areas tucked away in corners.
But what if these unused areas could be transformed into spaces where students can relax, reset, and feel emotionally supported?
At Lee Eun School in Cheongju, South Korea, one teacher turned this exact question into action—creating a space that’s now an everyday part of students’ healing and imaginative experiences.
From Empty Wall to a Media Art Projection Classroom
The project began with a simple concern:
“Can’t we turn this space into something meaningful for our students?”
Using screen paint and two projectors, the school transformed a large, unused wall into an immersive media art projector classroom.
There was no need for bulky display structures or expensive hardware.
By applying screen paint directly to the wall and installing two ceiling-mounted projectors, the school created a large-format projection space that delivers a strong sense of immersion.
Content plays continuously throughout the day with dimmed lighting and soft seating, this media wall has become a soothing and familiar backdrop for students, supporting emotional regulation and mental relaxation.
How the Space Is Being Used
The wall is primarily used in two ways:
As a healing zone for emotional rest
Nature-themed videos such as forests, underwater scenes, clouds, and rivers play on loop using freely available YouTube content.
Paired with calming music and ambient lighting, the space helps students reset emotionally throughout the day.
As a window into new worlds through 360° content
The wall also functions as an experiential zone using 360-degree videos.
Students can virtually visit places like space stations, ocean depths, or world heritage sites—locations that would otherwise be difficult to access.
Since it runs on standard platforms like YouTube, there are no content limitations, and teachers can easily manage the content themselves.
Laying the Groundwork for an Interactive Zone in Early Childhood Education
Currently, the space is used to display non-interactive content, but the setup could easily evolve into an interactive zone for early childhood education.
By adding motion sensors, the projected visuals could respond to students’ gestures—waves that ripple when a hand moves, or animals that react to presence.
Such features open the door to sensory-rich and play-based learning environments, especially valuable in early education and special education settings.
Classroom Projector Use That’s Simple and Effective
Using projectors in classrooms no longer requires complicated infrastructure.
At Lee Eun School, the combination of screen paint and projectors created an immersive environment without modifying the room or installing LED panels.
Schools with underused spaces—kindergartens, elementary schools, or special education classrooms—can easily replicate this model.
With simple projector use in classrooms, educators can provide meaningful rest zones, sensory integration areas, or passive learning environments without requiring specialized staff or high-cost systems.
Teachers can choose content from YouTube based on the season, curriculum, or the needs of their students—offering a flexible and low-maintenance solution.
Is This Something You’ve Been Thinking About?
Are there empty walls or unused classrooms in your school?
Do your students need a consistent, comforting environment to support emotional well-being?
Are you looking for ways to use projection technology without the burden of complex setup?
If so, we encourage you to take inspiration from Lee Eun School’s media art wall project.
A small change in how a space is used can have a lasting impact on how students feel and engage with their surroundings.
