In 2024, schools are focusing on upgrading classroom tools to create more engaging, personalized, dynamic, flexible, and accessible learning environments and keep pace with technological advancements. So, what are some of the key trends? Let's check it out.
AI-Powered Learning Management Systems (LMS)
AI is being increasingly adopted in classrooms to help teachers manage classrooms more efficiently and personalize learning experiences. With more and more learning management systems (LMS) tapping into the power of AI, they provide school districts with a customized, personalized, and centralized platform for course management, lesson planning, content authoring and delivery, student behavior monitoring and attendance tracking, grades and data reporting, and communication between students, teachers, families, and administration. Some commonly used AI-powered LMS examples are Google Classroom, Schoology, and Seesaw.
AR and VR Integration for Immersive Learning
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are gaining traction as immersive learning tools. These technologies are used to simulate real-world environments for subjects like science, history, and geography. For instance, students can take virtual field trips, conduct virtual experiments, or interact with 3D models, adding a hands-on element to learning without leaving the classroom. Some available software/apps are Assemblr EDU, Halo AR, and CoSpaces Edu.
Hybrid Learning Is Here to Stay
The combination of in-person and online learning continues to be popular after COVID, as both teachers and students found hybrid classes beneficial. It provides both teachers and students the flexibility of teaching/learning at home and, in turn, minimizes disruptions even if they cannot attend school in person due to health issues. Besides upgrading video conferencing platforms such as Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom, schools are also looking to upgrade hardware like webcams and speakerphones to enable better online collaboration. As the leader in AudioVisual technology, AVerMedia offers a range of webcams and speakerphones specifically designed for schools, emphasizing ease of use, quality, and privacy.
Advanced Classroom Audio and Visual Systems
Schools are also investing in advanced AV systems to support hybrid learning and ensure clarity in online communication for hybrid lessons held in larger classrooms. Tools like high-definition all-in-one video conference cameras, wireless microphones, and wireless speakers are being installed to improve the audio-visual quality of these lessons, especially for remote students. AVerMedia's range of wireless mics, mic expansion kit, and conference cameras are among the top choices for schools.
Gamification is not new, and incorporating game elements into learning is becoming more common. Gamification has consistently proven to be an effective tool for making education more engaging, promoting student participation, and motivating learning. In short, it makes learning fun again! Some of the commonly used game-based learning platforms that can be easily integrated into your lessons are Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Edpuzzle.
As educational needs change, schools have a growing focus on creating more engaging, personalized, dynamic, flexible, and accessible learning experiences. Whether it is integrating AI-powered learning management systems (LMS) and AR and VR, installing advanced classroom audio and visual systems to facilitate hybrid learning, or utilizing gamification for better engagement, all these are made possible with advancements in educational technology.
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