Australian schools are embracing digital ‘connected campus’ technology to help teachers improve student outcomes despite fewer staff and resources.
Samsung research shows staff shortages are impacting three-quarters (75 per cent) of Australian teachers, with 61 per cent taking on additional responsibilities. This is creating a compounding problem, with 71 per cent of teachers saying they’re overwhelmed or stressed by their workload, and more than two-fifths considering leaving their jobs, or the profession altogether.¹
With teachers in short supply, urgent support is imperative. Over two-thirds (71 per cent) of teachers agree that integrating technology with classrooms improves the quality of learning student opportunities and almost half (49 per cent) say it can help them overcome some issues caused by teacher shortages.¹
That’s why schools are embracing ‘connected campus’ experiences by integrating digital technologies into learning and administrative processes, extending capabilities beyond classrooms to common areas and at-home learning. Advanced digital display technology is a key part of this concept, as these simple investments have big impacts on student outcomes.
Interactive displays bring the connected campus vision to life
Interactive displays – like Samsung’s Flip Pro and WAD devices – allow teachers to create dynamic, multimedia-rich lesson plans that keep students engaged. They support a variety of teaching styles and learning needs, helping educators to tailor lessons.
Multi-touch capabilities allow groups of students to draw on the whiteboard at the same time, while the WAD screen sharing function enables students to share up to nine compatible screens simultaneously, driving greater classroom collaboration.
Interactive displays facilitate hybrid learning environments that combine the best elements of in-classroom and at-home education, which can be critical for schools in remote areas or with limited resources.
Samsung, in partnership with Social Ventures Australia, recently worked with three primary schools in Victoria’s Lang Lang catchment to help students build STEM capabilities with the Flip Interactive Pro. The tech has significantly transformed the schools’ learning environment.
Teachers have seamlessly incorporated the Flip into lesson plans, allowing a more consistent learning experience at home and in the classroom. Content from previous lessons is saved on screens, allowing teachers to easily pick up where they left off.
Digital signage extends the connected campus vision beyond classrooms, helping schools to improve communication, enhance campus navigation, and create modern, versatile common spaces. Barker College in Sydney is a great example, having recently transformed its state-of-the-art Rosewood Centre sporting facility into a flexible multi-purpose space using Samsung LED screens.
Building a practical strategy
The strategic integration of digital displays into a cohesive connected campus strategy can deliver incredible results for teachers and students. But with so many choices available, schools must select tools that align with their long-term educational goals.
That’s why Samsung offers an integrated solution to help schools craft holistic campus strategies that ensure all components and tools work seamlessly together.
The right partner helps schools create a future-proof strategy that helps them keep pace as technology advances, giving teachers the support they need to help students reach their potential.
- Quantitative Survey Report for Ogilvy PR: Samsung Eductech Survey: Teaching Decision Makers RFQ A-60349 based on 500 participants. Conducted July 2024.