Smart Classrooms for the Next Generation

Abstract

Smart systems are now very much common in several applications. These systems are found in large numbers in our daily lives in the recent times. The current pandemic induced restrictions forced us to go for all kinds of smart systems which can provide both the comfort as well as the essential functions needed at the ground level. Classrooms are among the basic needs of the modern education system. There are several new developments in the commonly used technologies which can make the classrooms better and smarter. Digital technologies are the main front runners of these smart initiatives. Among these smart digital technologies, information and communication technologies (ICT) and immersive technologies are found to be the main enablers. In this article, we go through the main technologies used for smart classrooms. We show that smart classrooms are essential for the future generation. These smart classrooms can handle several limitations of the traditional classrooms. In addition to the typical teaching and learning processes smart classrooms can provide value added services to the teachers, students and other stakeholders. We analyze the long term value and sustainability of these smart classrooms.