A digital classroom refers to a technology-enabled classroom where student learning and interaction is supported through information and communication technologies. A digital classroom fully immerses students in technology, giving each student access to an internet-connected device and delivering most or all of the curriculum through an online platform. Key aspects of a digital classroom include using digital resources and tools, developing digital ethics, publishing student work online, and teaching digital literacy and multimedia skills. Essential tools for a digital classroom include laptops, interactive whiteboards, projectors, tablets, and educational websites and platforms. Effective implementation of technology in higher education requires considering student needs, ease of use, costs, teaching approaches, interactivity, organizational issues, novelty, and development speed.

1. Digital Classroom
Dr.M.Deivam
Assistant Professor in ICT in Education
Dept. of Education
The Gandhigram rural institute –
(Deemed to be University)
Gandhigram, Dindigul district
Tamilnadu – 624 302

2. What is digital classroom?
• The digital classroom (see also flipped
classroom, blended Learning and smart
classroom) refers to the "technology-enabled"
classroom where student learning and
interaction with the instructor and peers is
fully supported through strategic use of
information and communication technologies
(ICTs)

3. Contd.
• A digital classroom is a classroom that is fully
immersed in technology. Each students has
access to an Internet connected device,
whether it be a laptop, tablet, ebook, or other
device, and the majority (or all of) the
curriculum is delivered via an online,
engaging, interactive platform.

4. Digitized classroom mean
1. Use of projector with tablet
2. Using less paper
3. Use of digital resources and digital tools
4. Development of digital ethics and honor online,
and respect for fair use for education
5. Teacher-collected or teacher-created resources
6. Inquiry, Project & Problem-Based Learning
7. Student work is published for a wider audience
8. Digital Literacy and Multimedia

5. Essential Tools and Websites for Digital
classroom
• Desktop or Laptop
• Digital camera
• Interactive Whiteboard
• Simple Projector
• Tablets
• Wireless Microphone
• Speakers
• Printer
• Scanner
• Smart / Android TV
• Digital Podium
• Wikispace
• HaikuLearning
• Socrative
• Present.me
• Edmodo
• Blogger
• Blendspace
• Scribblar
• Wimba classroom
• Google classroom

6. Effective teaching with technology in
higher education: Foundations for success
• Tony Bates and Gary Poole (2003):
• S Students: what is known about students - or potential students - and
appropriateness of technology for this group or range of students?
• E Ease of use and reliability: how easy is it for teachers to use? How reliable
and well tested are the tools?
• C Costs: what is the cost structure of each tool?
• T Teaching and learning: what kinds of learning are encountered? What
didactic approaches will meet these needs? What are the best technologies
for supporting teaching and learning?
• I Interactivity: what kind of interaction does this technology enable?
• O Organizational issues: are there any organizational requirements? what
barriers should be removed before tools can be used? What changes in
organization need to be made?
• N Novelty: how new is this technology?
• S Speed: how quickly can courses be created with this technology? How
quickly can materials be changed?"

7. PRIME NECESSITIES
• Students need to be proficient computer users
• Facilitate with the knowledge of computers
and the internet
• Big screen projector for stress-free readability
• Electronic interactive whiteboard system,
along with a computer and UPS
• A digital library for every subject

8. Benefits to Students
• Improves Learning Skills
• Clear and Easy Understanding of Content
• Active Engagement in Student Knowledge and
Collaborative Learning
• Engaging Content and Simulating Exercises
• Setting Benchmarks and Motivation

9. Benefits to Teachers
• Engaging and Motivating Students
• Effective Presentation of Content
• Ease of Use
• Ability to Customize
• Professional Development
• Meeting Different Learning Needs and Styles