JUST imagine a classroom that comes equipped with a tool that gives stereoscopic 3D effect on visualisations for the teacher to explain abstract and complex subjects in an easy and understandable way.
Or for teachers to record their own high-quality educational videos for use in flipped classrooms and during professional development sessions.
The 3D Classroom, launched in 2013 and used by a number of education institutions across the USA, Europe and Asia, is a fully-interactive 3D visualisation tool developed by a Swedish company, Sensavis.
Last month, Sensavis released The 3D Classroom’s app format known as the 3D Classroom Win 10, as an initiative in moving classroom screen to include mobility learning.
According to Sensavis APAC (Asia Pacific) and Middle East vice-president Andreas Kirsebom, an educator can freely direct the interactive, realistic visualisations and plan the content for the lesson according to number of students in the class through this platform.
He said what makes a classroom using this portal unique is that the tool enables teachers to be at the centre of the classroom by providing a world-class high quality visual 3D software that is also interactive.
“We don’t follow a curriculum. Instead we ask teachers all over the world what is abstract and complex for students to understand. Then we visualise these based on their feedback,” he said.
The tool does not contain text or sound. It allows the teacher to be in control to what and how to teach, making complex subjects easier to understand with each module adaptable to suit the individual student or class’s needs.
Users are able to navigate through six subject modules including biology, geography, physics, chemistry, mathematics and engineering. The 3D Classroom also allows cross subject teaching.
“For example, a teacher can show gas exchange on the molecular level inside the lungs and then jump into the periodic table to look at the relevant elements and describe them in detail.
“Not using text or voice-over makes the tool suitable for students of all ages, from pre-school to college. It is the teacher who sets the level of teaching and not the software,
“Schools are also using our tool for cross classroom teaching. For example, teachers can run the same content to teach Year Five and Form Two,” said Kirsebom.
“Some of the best learning happens by immersing students in a subject and letting them fully experience it beyond what they read in a textbook.
“This is why we say that we revolutionise education, and we have just started.”
Since September last year, the company allows schools to record their own Full HD quality educational videos using its interactive content.
Now The 3D Classroom is even easier to implement with just a click away. It is available for all Windows 10 devices, including PCs, tablets and the Microsoft Surface Hub.
Meanwhile, Trinidad Holdings Bhd president Naresh Mohan hopes that the product will be used in this country for the benefits of the schoolchildren and teachers.
“Our discussion with the Education Ministry is at an early stage. The Technology Education Division officers have reviewed the product and their feedback is positive.
“We hope that we are able to engage schools through the ministry as I foresee this as a long-term investment for both parties.
Naresh said it is important to make learning fun. “Bringing the 3D concept into the classroom will surely grab their attention and teachers, too, will have the liberty to teach them freely based on his or her own expertise and creativity.
“I believe the impact of using this product will gain similar results as it has in other parts of the world. Students will be captivated by this technology, they will have the opportunity to interact with the teachers and gain better understanding of the subjects,” he added.
To learn more about this app, visit www.the3dclassroom.com.