{"id":540,"date":"2022-11-29T17:08:38","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T23:08:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/?p=540"},"modified":"2025-03-04T15:20:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T21:20:28","slug":"8-important-tools-to-create-a-smart-classroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cmitsolutions.com\/bothell-wa-1091\/blog\/8-important-tools-to-create-a-smart-classroom\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Important Tools to Create a Smart Classroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

When people hear the term \u201csmart classroom,\u201d those unfamiliar with the term may conjure up futuristic images of holograms and other gadgets more at home on a science fiction movie set.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, for a classroom to be a smart classroom, it simply has to incorporate digital advances and technological elements that help students succeed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In recent years, most school districts nationwide have embraced educational technology out of necessity. Amid COVID, we\u2019ve had to navigate new hybrid and collaborative learning situations. And as a major plus, smart education tech offers beneficial tools that improve students\u2019 overall classroom experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

The prevalence of smart classroom tools is only increasing. In fact, <\/span>analysts expect<\/span><\/a> the global education market to grow to $233 billion by 2027.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, what devices do you need to create a smart classroom? We\u2019ve listed eight important tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Smart room devices<\/h2>\n

Document Cameras<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Similar to the overhead projectors of years past, document cameras let teachers display worksheets and other documents. However, gone are the days of laminate sheets and bulky projectors.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

These devices display any type of document onto a larger screen or individual devices via image-capture. This not only makes it easy to share information with a large group but also helps classrooms become more eco-friendly by saving paper.<\/span><\/p>\n

Smart Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A device that offers benefits similar to those of document cameras, an interactive whiteboard (aka smart board) projects images or documents onto a whiteboard surface.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After projecting a document, teachers can write on it with an internet-connected stylus, attach related video or information and archive the lesson for future use.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Cloud-Based Communications Systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) or cloud-based communications systems are becoming more and more crucial to a classroom environment. These systems allow users to store information on the internet rather than on paper or one main device.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In smart classrooms, cloud communications and storage help teachers do their jobs with ease. Here are just a few of the actions teachers can take:<\/span><\/p>\n