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[SPONSORED] Make Classrooms a JOI to Learn in with the JOI Smartboard

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This article is Sponsored by SNS Networks Sdn Bhd

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The modern classroom is no longer a space that is confined by its four walls. With access to the internet, online experiences and learning tools have become commonplace. However, in many learning environments and institutions, the pedagogical norms have yet to embrace these tools and experiences. This can be mainly attributed to a lack of access to the tools to bring them into the classroom. The JOI Smartboard is one tool that is available to bridge that gap and empower educators to engage students in learning more actively.

Built for Engaged, Collaborative Learning in All Spaces

The JOI Smartboard is a brand-new tool that is made to revolutionize learning spaces. It brings together the familiarity of a whiteboard and projector with the modern technology of a computer. In a space where learners are constantly being distracted by smartphones, tablets and computer screens, the JOI Smartboard allows educators to deliver lessons in a more engaging way. This will allow educators to not only prepare their lessons and sessions in a more interactive way but also deliver them while better engaging with the learners.

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As Benjamin Franklin once said, “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.”. Engaged learners are better able to understand and appreciate lessons that are delivered. They are in the thick of it when it comes to learning. Tools like the JOI Smartboard allow educators to look beyond the page and their own capabilities to be artistic or creative and leverage the largest resource we have – the internet. With the JOI Smartboard, they are able to incorporate multimedia elements for visual and auditory learners and also interactive activities for kinesthetic learners. The ability to cater to all learners will ensure better outcomes for the learners. After all, interactive teaching styles have been shown to deliver better outcomes[1].

The JOI Smartboard is built for interactive learning. It runs on a 10th Generation Intel Core processor. This gives you the flexibility to not only use a familiar Windows interface to educate but also build robust learning experiences. With features like Wireless screenshare, you’ve got a dynamic learning surface that educators can use to deliver lessons as well as empower learners to take a more active role in their learning. Presentations and even interactive activities should be a breeze with screen sharing. Remote learning is should also be a breeze with the element microphone array and easily accessible USB ports.

High-Performance Visuals & Features for Collaborative Learning No Matter the Mode

With the integration of digital resources and activities into learning. There needs to be a rich, engaging visual experience. The JOI Smartboard is able to deliver this with up to sizes ranging from 65-inches to 86-inches with 4K UHD resolution. The large size not only allows learners at the far back of the space to see things with clarity, it also allows them to be engaged in the lessons.

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The JOI Smartboard takes engagement a step further with connectivity features. It will be able to connect to the internet through an ethernet connection. This will allow educators to be able to deliver their lessons in an engaging way no matter the mode of learning. The JOI Smartboard’s feature-rich writing software allows educators to bridge the familiarity of writing on a whiteboard with the advanced technology of a touch screen and stylus. Enhanced with high-precision IR Touch technology, it also allows for interactive activities with learners.

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On the smaller variants of the JOI Smartboard, educators will be able to engage over the internet with the built-in 13-megapixel camera and microphone. Using software like Google’s classroom platform or Microsoft’s Classroom tools will be as easy as using a whiteboard in the classroom. The ease of teaching online makes it easier for educators to prepare for any situation that may arise. It also makes it easier to create online repositories of classes and lessons for learners to access.

A Small Investment to Be Ahead of the Curve and Foster Learning

The JOI Smartboard isn’t just feature-packed, it’s breaking boundaries when it comes to affordability. While other brands would charge a premium for these features, the JOI Smartboard comes in as low as RM6,999. This makes the smartboard one of the most affordable on the market.

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The JOI Smartboard isn’t a one-size-fits-all device either. The sizes start at 65 inches and scales go all the way to 85 inches allowing teachers and institutions to get one that fits their needs the best. SNS Network Sdn Bhd is also making it even more accessible with monthly payments that start as low as RM209* ensuring no classroom is left behind.

A Tool for Educators to Make a Lasting Impact on Learners and Foster the Love of Learning

All in all, the JOI Smartboard is a tool that not only makes an impact on how educators educate but also how learners learn. It makes engagement a non-issue both in-person and over the internet. It’s also future-proof with integrations with upcoming AI tools like Microsoft’s Copilot built-in thanks to its flexible OS and operating environments. Be ahead of the curve and head on down to the official JOI Smartboard website to find out more about the device.

[1] Anderson, J. (2014) “The Benefit of Interactive Learning” Available at: https://www.gse.harvard.edu/ideas/news/14/11/benefit-interactive-learning (Accessed: 20 April 2024)

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Bringing JOI to Hybrid Education by Empowering Flexibility & Adaptability in Classrooms

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In the past two years, the landscape of work and health has changed with the pandemic. However, while we look at the impacts of the pandemic on our education system. Students and teachers have been forced to adapt to an environment full of uncertainties. They’ve needed to learn in an environment that is constantly changing. What’s more, in most cases, they have been ill-equipped to adapt to these changes. However, as Malcolm X once said, “Education is the passport to the future” and educational institutions and educators must adapt to a new normal, especially with the increase in the number of COVID-19 cases.

Like many other institutions, educational institutions like Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and even Universities have had to adopt a hybrid approach to both teaching and learning during the pandemic. That said, the demands of hybrid learning differ vastly. Education requires creativity, finesse and a touch of ingenuity; Skills and elements that can be lost with hybrid learning. Nevertheless, these elements can be preserved and amplified when teachers and students have access to the proper equipment. It wouldn’t be surprising to see creativity unbound, collaboration flourish and productivity increase with the right empowerment.

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We’ve heard many success stories when it comes to hybrid learning throughout the pandemic. Institutions like Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) have successfully empowered their classrooms to embrace hybrid learning. They’ve done this by giving JOI a place in their classroom. The JOI suite of learning technologies is an end-to-end solution that covers everything from classroom devices to backbone technologies that allow for efficient, creative and collaborative teaching and learning.

One of the key technologies that empower distance learning is the JOI Smart Classroom. The platform allows teachers to interact with students and keep tabs on student progress. On the other hand, students get access to interactive experiences while learning seamlessly through a wireless connection. All these are enabled by SNS Network’s own JOI devices including the JOI Smartboard, JOI Books and JOI Connect. These devices unlock the flexibility needed for education to be adaptable to any circumstance.

What’s more, devices like the JOI Book and the JOI Classmate are built specifically to cater for remote learning. They’re powered by the latest Intel processors to bring the portability and processing power needed to empower remote teaching and learning. They also come with a variety of form factors with the JOI Book Touch 330 Pro able to support multimode productivity as a tablet and with a touchscreen. It also supports writing and drawing with a stylus.

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In the classroom, JOI Smartboard and JOI Connect allow teachers to seamlessly teach both in-person and online. The Smartboard allows teachers to not only project but also annotate slides naturally with pen input or even write while teaching as they would naturally. This can seamless be integrated into platforms like Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams to be shared online. The students attending classes in person will get an uninterrupted experience like they always have. This allows teachers to bridge the current hybrid learning that is being implemented by the Ministry of Education in Malaysia across all national schools.

Of course, this brings up the question of data security and controlling access to the internet during learning hours. This is a non-issue with the JOI Classroom platform as it also allows teachers and administrators to grant and restrict access to websites outside those needed for education. They will also be able to grant or restrict access to plug and play devices via USB through this platform. The granular permissions allow them to help students focus better during learning hours while giving the students their freedoms outside learning hours.

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It’s not a question of when but how schools and their administration can empower and facilitate this transition and new normal. As we move into an endemic phase, we also need to think about the future, about how we can better adapt to a constant state of uncertainty when it comes to education. Furthermore, we also need to take into consideration the feasibility of making students own a device whether by purchase or lease to take charge of their education.

If you’re interested in futureproofing education head on down to SNS Network’s official website to get more information.

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS AN ADVERTORIAL COMMISSIONED BY SNS NETWORK. IT MAY NOT REPRESENT THE OPINIONS OF THE TECHENT EDITORIAL BOARD.