From March 25th to April 2nd, 2024, Mr. Tang Xiangzheng, CTO of the Smart Classroom Project, UNESCO-ICHEI and Yu Aobo, Project Manager, Seewo, visited the Universiti Putra Malaysia(UPM) to complete the installation and configuration of the smart classroom and conduct training on the use of the smart classroom to over 20 university personnel and 50 students. Prof. Dr. Ismi Arif Ismail, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of UPM, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Marzuki Wan Jaafar, Dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habibah Ab Jalil, Head of Innovative Learning Sciences Research Centre of Excellence, experienced Seewo Smart Classroom and said, “This is the best classroom we have now”.

Group photo of Smart Classroom training

The Seewo Smart Classroom adopts the discussion-based solution, mainly consisting of interactive flat panels, a recording system, an intelligent podium, student tablets, and Pinco teaching interaction software. It realises functions such as interactive teaching and learning, course recording and sharing, and supports students in bringing their own devices to join the class. The Smart Classroom at UPM is the first to be established in collaboration with UNESCO-ICHEI and Seewo and has received high praise from UPM.

Smart Classroom Overview

Prof. Dr. Ismi expressed gratitude for the Smart Classroom project, which was coordinated and led by UNESCO-ICHEI, provided professional support by Southern University of Science and Technology and donated software and hardware equipment and conducted usage training by Seewo. He believes that the Smart Classroom has a positive role in promoting hybrid learning and shows concern for the sustainable development of higher education. By continuously tracking usage data and providing regular feedback, the Smart Classroom is maintained for stable use and continuous optimisation and upgrading.

Prof. Dr. Ismi visited the Seewo Smart Classroom

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan invited his students to experience the Seewo Smart Classroom solution, which features multi-screen interaction, content projection and annotation functions. Students also gave constructive feedback and suggestions. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan stated that there will be a planned implementation of teaching activities in the Seewo Smart Classroom.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan and his students experienced Seewo Smart Classroom

As the Director of International Institute of Online Education (IIOE) National Centre in Malaysia, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habibah hopes to link the Seewo Smart Classroom with IIOE and further expand the digital transformation of higher education at UPM through micro-certification, educational research sharing, and other means.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Habibah visited Seewo Smart Classroom

Seewo and UNESCO-ICHEI have signed two phases of smart classroom agreements, planning a total of 10 smart classrooms. The successful landing of the Smart Classroom at UPM is a joint result of cooperation among all parties. It not only brings advanced solutions from Chinese education enterprises to partner universities, but also provides valuable experience for the implementation and optimisation of Seewo's overseas projects. It also marks the comprehensive launch of the Smart Classroom project by UNESCO-ICHEI and Seewo.

About Seewo

Seewo is founded in Guangzhou Science City in 2009, which is a world-leading EdTech company with global business. Committed to integrating technologies into the field of education, Seewo provides students with innovative digital education infrastructure and applications, which contribute to education ecological connotations such as education models, methods, tools, and contents. Seewo also provides teachers and students with a wealth of growth services to enhance their information literacy to better adapt to new challenges in the digital era.