Samsung Electronics Launches Full-Scale Operation of '2022 Samsung Smart School'

Students and teachers of Yeonmu Elementary School in Suwon, Gyeonggi, participating in the 2022 Samsung Smart School

[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-ho Kim] Samsung Electronics announced on the 20th that it will officially operate the '2022 Samsung Smart School.' The program targets a total of 10 schools, including 8 elementary schools and 2 special schools that require the establishment of a digital education environment, serving 1,523 students.

'Samsung Smart School' is a CSR program that supports Samsung Electronics' IT devices, specialized learning solutions/content, and teacher training to schools in relatively underprivileged areas such as mountainous and island regions, aiming to bridge the digital education gap and enhance the future capabilities of youth. Samsung Electronics has so far established Smart Schools in 98 schools and 193 classrooms nationwide.

The '2022 Samsung Smart School' expands support for Samsung Electronics' IT devices and reorganizes programs across all fields including solutions, content, and education to provide more practical assistance in closing the digital education gap.

In response to the educational field's demand for smooth communication between teachers and students, and among students themselves, as well as the use of diverse learning content, the number of Smart School classrooms per school has been increased from one to two, and IT device support has also been expanded.

Smart School classrooms are equipped with ▲ three interactive displays 'Samsung Flip' to enable group project-based classes instead of lecture-style classes ▲ 'Galaxy Chromebook' (one device per two students) ▲ 'Galaxy Tab' (one device per student).

Additionally, classrooms have been newly designed to allow flexible changes in classroom structure according to the characteristics of subjects such as project classes and individual lessons, and new support has been provided for desks, chairs, lockers, and other furniture optimized for a flexible learning environment.

Besides existing curriculum content such as math, English, and science, various dedicated content is also provided, including 'Digital Citizenship Education' which enhances students' digital identity, relationships, communication, and digital literacy, and 'DoBrain,' a solution that helps students' cognitive learning therapy through games.

Furthermore, the education program for teachers participating in Samsung Smart School will be increased from once to twice a year to improve their ability to utilize IT devices and educational solutions/content. The 'Samsung Smart School Supporters,' composed of PhDs in education, visit schools once a month to provide consulting on overall class operation and offer educational models tailored to each school's situation.

Vice President Ki-hong Na, head of Samsung Electronics' social contribution team, stated, "Through Samsung Smart School, we hope that students receive fair and excellent education regardless of their region and environment, and grow into future talents equipped with creative and convergent problem-solving skills."

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