Smart classroom commissioned at President’s College

Education Minister Priya Manickchand observes a class in the new smart classroom at President’s College (Ministry of Education photo)

Minister of Education Priya Manickchand on Friday commissioned the first smart classroom in Education District Four at President’s College.

The Ministry of Education said the smart classroom will benefit 299 resident students and 577 students who are currently enrolled at the school but are at home.

In a statement, the ministry explained that to allow students to attend virtual classes, the room has a smartboard, cameras with face recognition, microphones and a smart television. Teachers of any subject would be able to use the room to reach out to their students.