Digital Class Equipment & Tools: A Complete List

Digital class equipment encompasses a wide range of tools, including interactive whiteboards, projectors, audio systems, WiFi dongles, power backup solutions, and devices such as Chromebooks or tablets. These tools are designed to create a more interactive, engaging, and efficient learning environment.

Setting up a digital class in your school, coaching centre or educational project can feel overwhelming. 

You may struggle with choosing the right implementation partner who provides all the necessary equipment in one place or deciding which tools best fit your school’s needs and budget.

To simplify this process, we have compiled a comprehensive list of essential digital classroom equipment and tools, along with the problems they solve.

With nearly eight years of experience in setting up digital classrooms with various equipment and tools, we have helped schools integrate 21st-century technology into their teaching/learning methods. Whether you are looking to enhance classroom learning or at home learning, this blog will help you make informed decisions about the right digital class equipment and tools.

Let’s first look at digital class equipment, its purpose, and the needs it addresses:

Smart TV

Smart TVs are a teacher-centric solution designed for coaching institutes and school learning. These devices are known for their high resolution, various screen sizes, and excellent sound systems, and they come equipped with Android or other operating systems. Available in multiple brands such as LG, Samsung, and MI, smart TVs are a preferred choice as they align with teachers’ natural inclination toward using TVs at home. They come with pre-installed smart class software and preloaded educational content, making them highly suitable for learning environments.

Projectors

Projectors have been a traditionally used classroom tool but often come with a dated setup and limited features compared to modern alternatives. While they offer large-screen displays and high-resolution visuals, their reliance on external devices for content and connectivity can make them less seamless. However, brands such as BenQ provide advanced models with better compatibility, improved brightness, and smart classroom integration. These devices also come with pre-installed smart class LMS and preloaded content on storage drives.

Interactive Flat Panel

Interactive Flat Panels (IFPs) are teacher-centric digital class equipment designed for coaching institutes and school learning. Also known as Interactive Digital Boards or Smart Boards, these advanced digital class solutions feature smart class hardware, including built-in learning aids, digital whiteboards, multi-touch functionality, high resolution, and various screen sizes. They are available with Android or Windows operating systems and come in different brands, such as BenQ and LG.

IFPs are increasingly becoming the preferred choice for schools and coaching centers due to their interactive nature. They are user-friendly and offer a wide range of features to enhance teaching, including annotation, note-taking, interaction with digital content, documenting classroom instructions, and more. Interactive flat panels for schools are among the top choices for decision-makers in the education sector, including government bodies.

Tablets

Tablets are student-centric devices that can be enabled for both in-school and at-home learning. They align with students’ natural familiarity with smartphones, whether their own or their parents’, making them more inclined to use such devices for educational purposes. Moreover, tablets are cost-effective and available in various sizes and brands, including Lenovo, Wishtel, and more.

As essential digital classroom equipment, these tablets come preinstalled with a Learning Management System (LMS) and preloaded curriculum-aligned digital content tailored for all grades and languages. The LMS can be customized to suit different learning needs, such as enabled with adaptive learning LMS designed to address learning gaps and provide personalized learning paths for each student. Additionally, you can choose to integrate  uniform LMS that allows students to access their curriculum across multiple categories.

For security, the tablets are managed through Mobile Device Management (MDM), ensuring their use is restricted solely for educational purposes. 

Chromebooks

Chromebooks are student-focused devices digital class equipment for both in-school and at-home learning. These cost-effective laptops are specifically built for educational use, often referred to as “Chromebooks for Education.” They come pre-installed with a Learning Management System (LMS), which can be adaptive or unified based on the needs of schools and educational projects. Additionally, they provide access to various learning tools such as Google Docs, Google Sheets, and presentations. These versatile devices can also be used for a wide range of other educational and administrative purposes.

Smart ICT Lab/PAL Lab

The Smart ICT Lab is an innovative digital class equipment developed by iDream Education. These ICT Labs also align with the ICT Lab initiative under Samagra Shiksha. It features a charging and storage rack that can accommodate between 5 to 45 devices, depending on the needs of schools or educational projects. These devices can include tablets, Chromebooks, or laptops of your choice.

With a single power plug, all devices can be charged and stored simultaneously, eliminating the need for additional space, wiring, or furniture. This student-centric digital class equipment is ideal for schools and mobile learning programs, such as e-rickshaw learning initiatives. It can be set up for individual classrooms or shared across multiple classes on a rotational basis, enabling personalized learning for all students.

The devices in ICT Lab can be enabled with Learning Management System (LMS), customizable grade-wise content, language options, and curriculum tailored to the target audience. When integrated with personalized and adaptive learning software, it is as a PAL Lab.

Digital Book Library

A Digital Book Library is a digital class equipment which can be easily set up in any school using a tablet or Chromebook-based ICT lab. This does not require any additional furniture, wiring, or storage space. It can be installed in a lab room, classroom, or even the staff room. The library devices come preloaded with a Learning Management System (LMS) and a diverse collection of books spanning multiple genres, including Health, Hygiene & Safety, Fiction, Social & Environmental Studies, Arts & History, Computers & Technology, Magazines, Reference Books, and more. Additionally, it includes curriculum support materials and syllabus books for Grades 1 to 12. The Digital Book Library can be shared among all students in schools and used on a rotational basis, making digital classroom equipment easily accessible, affordable, and convenient.

Let’s first look at digital classroom tools, its purpose, and the needs it addresses:

Pen Drive/SD Card

These external storage devices are essential digital classroom tools that enable offline access to digital content. They come in various storage capacities, including 64GB, 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and more. The storage size is selected based on the project’s content requirements. For instance, if content is needed for only a few grades, a smaller storage size may suffice, whereas a larger capacity is necessary when content is required for all grades to ensure seamless offline access. Each device requires a dedicated storage unit.

Webcam

A webcam is an essential digital classroom tool that enhances the functionality of digital class equipment. When setting up smart classrooms, we also install webcams based on the project requirement. This is set up to assist teachers in conducting visual lessons, live streaming, online meetings, and video recordings. This technology enhances teachers’ ability to deliver lessons effectively while also allowing them to record and create personalized lessons. These recorded sessions can be used by students for revision or played in case the teacher is unavailable

Inverter

Inverters serve as a backup power source for digital class equipment, ensuring uninterrupted operation. They are primarily installed in projects targeting schools in remote regions of India that experience frequent power cuts. Additionally, inverters can be installed as a backup power source for the entire school or specifically for digital classroom equipment. They can also be equipped with extra batteries to provide extended backup during prolonged power outages. By incorporating inverters into digital classroom setups, we ensure continuous learning experiences through digital devices, even during power outages. The installation of inverters can be customized based on the school’s location and specific needs.

UPS

A UPS also serves as a backup power source for digital classroom equipment. The key difference between a UPS and an inverter is that a UPS provides an instant power supply without any interruption when the electricity goes off, whereas an inverter takes 1-2 minutes to restore power. UPS are primarily installed in school education projects to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience, especially in regions prone to frequent power cuts. They can also be equipped with extra batteries for extended backup. UPS implementation can be customized based on the school’s location, project budget, and specific needs.

WiFi Dongles

WiFi dongles are provided to ensure internet connectivity, especially in schools located in areas with slow internet speeds. While these schools may have limited connectivity, internet access is essential for setting up, updating content, and using digital classroom equipment for browsing online resources. WiFi dongles enhance the functionality of digital classroom setups, ensuring a seamless learning experience both online and offline. Enabling WiFi dongles also empowers teachers to enhance student learning beyond the curriculum by streaming news, live broadcasts of events such as the Chandrayaan mission, Republic Day celebrations, Independence Day events, and more. This enriches the learning experience by keeping students informed and engaged with real-world developments and happenings.

Audio systems

An audio system is a digital classroom tool that improves the learning environment with its high-quality sound distribution. By ensuring clear audio, we can enhance comprehension and reduce teacher fatigue. These systems typically include microphones, speakers, and other sound-enhancing devices. Ideal for large classrooms, whether in traditional or smart classroom settings. Audio Systems enhance lesson delivery and create a more engaging and dynamic learning experience.

Above is a 13-item checklist for Digital Class Equipment & Tools, designed to simplify the implementation plan, streamline investments, provide clarity, and help define the solutions needed for your project.

Based on our experience working on multiple digital classroom projects, we have implemented a range of solutions. The list includes smart classrooms, tablet-based ICT labs, learning tablets, adaptive learning systems, LMS with digital content. We can also set up an end-to-end digital classroom.

We can equip schools with the necessary digital classroom tools and infrastructure based on the specific needs of your project. The choice of digital class equipment and tools can be tailored to your preferred brands and budget. In recent implementations, we have digitized schools with complete solutions, including webcams, UPS systems, audio setups, interactive flat panels (IFPs), digital content, and experiential teacher training to enhance the overall learning experience.

If you’d like to connect and take you through our digital class equipment based on the specific needs of your schools, feel free to contact us at +91 7678265039. We would be happy to discuss your requirements and guide you in choosing the best digital classroom setup, pricing, and implementation plan. You can also share your details here or write to us at [email protected] 

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