BETT 2015: Smart and connected classrooms mark Samsung's commitment to the educational field

Working and learning smarter with advanced technological solutions for the educational field and the creation of the connected classroom is the proposal that Samsung is showing these days in London, at the BETT contest 2015.

The new version of Galaxy Tab 4 Education, next to the digital whiteboard with integrated touch screen eBoard, of 82 inches with Magic IWB 3.0, and the Gear VR virtual reality tool are the innovations specifically developed for the educational sector that Samsung Electronics shows, until next time 24 January, a BITE 2015, the largest fair in this field worldwide held in London.

This complete offer from the company aims to integrate technology in the educational environment, with the creation of the connected classroom through devices capable of responding to the learning and collaboration needs of students and teachers.

David Alonso, Head of B2B area at Samsung Electronics, so he assures: “We work every day to offer people the best technology and the most advanced solutions so they can solve their daily needs.”. Inside the world of education, We have a complete portfolio of products and solutions that help create interactive and collaborative learning environments, which facilitates greater interaction between students and teachers”.

As far as news is concerned, Galaxy Tab 4 Education, The new version of this 10.1” tablet responds to the needs of the classroom, especially in terms of durability, management and access to digital learning resources. It is designed to help students work better, faster and smarter, with the added bonus of discovering unlimited possibilities in mobile use.

This device integrates with Google Play for Education, providing access to a growing selection of teacher-approved content, in addition to the option to purchase applications and content through the purchase order (PO) from a school without requiring a credit card. With its NFC technology, Tab 4 Education allows administrators to set up tablets for an entire class in minutes, instead of in hours.

The multi-window capability of this tablet allows you to open two applications at the same time. WXGA display 10,1 inches, the Android mobile operating system 4.4 Kit Kat and quad-core processor help maximize speed and productivity, while the memory of 16 GB and the slot for a MicroSD card of up to 64 Additional GB of storage ensure ample storage space. Dual WiFi also ensures that all students in the classroom can access the Internet simultaneously.

Front and rear cameras (of 3 y 1,3 megapixels, respectively) increase the possibilities of creative learning, and Bluetooth 4.0 facilitates convenient use of wireless accessories. Jobs can be printed directly on a device from this manufacturer through the Samsung Mobile Print application.

A BITE 2015, The company is presenting this device together with the cloud service provider C-Learning, Elite partner of Samsung and Google Education, providing a wide variety of services and solutions to help teachers and students get the most out of cloud-hosted technology.

Interactivity and collaboration in 82”

For your part, Samsung eBoard is an interactive whiteboard with 82 inches, Integrated touch functionality and Magic IWB software 3.0, designed as a powerful communication tool to increase student participation, while improving learning and information sharing by connecting multiple screens (up to four different ones simultaneously) and user devices through their e-board connection.

New Magic IWB software brings interactivity and collaboration to an even higher level. Files and other materials can be shared on student devices, even when they are physically in different places. Teachers can monitor and control student devices using the Magic IWB Agent installed on them..

Distortion and glare-free viewing mode ensures higher image quality, and the software allows students to access Microsoft Office applications and PDFs, with the possibility of writing and saving notes. Teachers can open and share files on screens while they are explaining the subject, write notes or save them without having to take the extra steps usually required for file conversions, thus saving valuable time and effort.

Immersive learning

Another proposal to create the integrated and connected classroom is Samsung Gear VR, that allows users to immerse themselves in a world of cinematic virtual reality and that in this contest shows its possibilities as a complementary learning tool in higher education environments. Equipped with Oculus technology, This system offers the possibility of living experiences that were previously impossible in education, how to 'transport' students in time to delve into the spatial exploration of the Science subject.

A BITE 2015, professionals will be able to learn in detail how Samsung's connected classroom concept, with the presence of partners in this sector such as Kortext, Fuze, BrainPOP y C-Learning, can facilitate collaborative learning, distance training, the digital curriculum and the future of innovation.