Higher Education
Smart Classrooms for Higher Education
Smart Classrooms for Higher Education STEM programs
This Smart Classroom Concept can be designed around the local ICT in Higher Education Initiative and the use of Smart Classrooms for Higher Education STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) programs. In order to improve the teaching of engineering subjects and thus to improve the engineering skills of bachelor and masters students.
Smart Classrooms are often considered as classrooms with a focus on ICT hardware and software and in particular the use of so called “Smart Boards” and other audio/visual equipment. These have now been introduced widely in Africa from Primary to Higher Education level. However the Devotra Smart Classroom concept goes much further that the traditional interpretation of a Smart Classroom and actually brings 21st century education systems to Africa.
This specific Devotra Smart Classroom concept for Higher Education STEM programs seamlessly integrates the following components:
• Digital Resources Library with 4.700 ready-made engineering learning
units covering Level 1 to 5 engineering qualifications
• Practical demo and training units linked to the Digital Resources Library
• State-of-the-art ICT laboratory for exploration, investigation,
on-screen simulations, virtual experiments and presentations
• Top quality ergonomic designed furniture to create a modern and
inspiring learning environment
This specific Devotra Smart Classroom concept for Higher Education STEM programs seamlessly integrates the following components:
• Long term technical support, training and after-sales
• A future proof solution that is available offline and/or online via a suitable E-learning platform
• Mapping to the local Higher Education Curriculum
The Devotra Smart Classroom will act as an incubator area for ideas based on industry and labour market requirements. It will change students and teachers mind-sets and will bring innovation, spur creative and catalytic thinking, triggers students’ exploration skills, enhance problem-solving based learning, and provide the opportunity to teach and learn design, programming, engineering and production skills.
The Smart Classroom Concept for Higher Education can include the following rooms:
Teacher led presentation room 1
• Based on maximum 32 students
• Direct access to Digital Library server for teacher
• Teacher can present lessons to students by means of presentations
Student explore and investigate room 2:
• Based on maximum 32 students
• 16 workstations direct access to Digital Library server
• Practical demo and training units linked to the Digital Resources Library
• Focus on: Mechanical & Fluid Power
• Control & Instrumentation
• Engineering Management
• Warehouse & Logistics
Teacher led presentation room 3
• Based on maximum 32 students
• 16 workstations direct access to Digital Library server
• Practical demo and training units linked to the Digital Resources Library
• Research, Design & Technology
• Electronics
• Computer programming
Student explore and investigate room 4:
• Based on maximum 32 students
• 16 workstations direct access to Digital Library server
• Practical demo and training units linked to the Digital Resources Library
• Focus on Rapid Prototyping/Industrial Manufacturing
• 3D printing
• 3D scanning
• Laser cutting/engraving
• CNC simulation
• CNC manufacturing
• Machine tools
Teacher led presentation room 5
• Based on maximum 32 students
• 16 workstations direct access to Digital Library server
• Practical demo and training units linked to the Digital Resources Library
• 100% focus on Automotive Engineering
