Collaborative technology modifies classroom design

The new wireless solutions applied to the classroom allow the student to actively participate, Explica Dick de Vaal, CEO of P2M/wePresent in this article, in which he points out that although every day more centers replace books with electronic devices, It is necessary to take into account that for it to be effective they must also modify the current design of the classes.

Today's classes, especially those in higher education, grow in size and number of students. This makes it difficult for teachers to detect virtues or errors individually and for them to have to address the group directly., although the reality is that students learn better in classrooms where they are provided with personalized attention. But, unfortunately, it is not always possible.

Many schools and universities consider that they do not have sufficient resources to offer teaching adapted to the student., especially in large classrooms. But, Although it is not possible to promise students a completely individualized experience, The tools for a collaborative learning model work and are currently within reach of all centers.

Participatory methodology in the flipped classroom

Always under the tutelage of the teacher, These wireless gateways allow students to be main actors in class discussions, becoming active participants. In this way, The new tools make it easier to carry out exercises in class and thus learn from one's own mistakes during the learning stage in a phase prior to taking the exams..

Until now, These types of experiences were only possible by adapting classrooms with expensive systems.. Currently the appearance of solutions such as wePresent (which in Spain sells Charmex), intended to increase interaction during presentations and improve collaboration between participants, They make it possible to carry it out in any classroom without requiring a huge challenge or investment..

Wireless presentation systems allow students to be part of the collaboration as simply as downloading an app to their device and connecting to the conversation.. Once linked they have the opportunity to interact and participate thanks to the large number of tools offered to, For example, acceder a otras presentaciones y navegar por ellas, or work on a virtual whiteboard.

Modern classrooms make it possible for schools and universities to offer personalized teaching. With the appropriate tools that facilitate the operation of group presentation processes, a collaborative learning model can be accessible to everyone.

The role of technology in interaction

It is not possible to get the most out of technology in a classroom based solely on each student's personal devices., such as computers or tablets. So that the interaction is a reality and that everything works in a natural way, it is necessary to commit to applying technology.

smart cards, Just as touch screens are devices that we can find in many centers today., making it easy for the teacher to literally have the presentation at their fingertips. Even so, To apply collaborative technology appropriately, it is not enough to link the different devices, but we must also take into account its application to students and their needs..

Technology in classrooms is changing, but so does the way of teaching. Instead of having rows of students passively facing the same direction, Today's classroom focuses on a collaborative environment in which students can work as a team with ease, as well as in intelligent learning spaces.

Therefore, The traditional classroom setting is obsolete and the new spaces must reinforce the renewed models. Traditional whiteboards have been replaced by digital and virtual ones, and the next step is for students to connect to the interactive screen independently through personal devices, which will allow them to work in teams or in front of each other, instead of the classic one-way formation.

Wireless Portals Power the Future of Interactive Learning. A better learning experience should result in better grades and content retention, also in more engaged students and less stressed or frustrated teachers.

All schools or universities have this type of collaborative technologies at their disposal that will allow them to advance towards the education of the future.. Every day it happens that new centers are constantly joining in to replace books in exchange for each one bringing their own device to class.. This trend that is expanding throughout the world is once again forcing schools to examine the current design of classrooms and has created the need to implement new technological resources that will lead to a better learning experience for all..

Dick de Vaal

CEO of P2M/wePresent