Philips PPDS displays bring interactive learning to the German GSG institute

The digital transformation of the Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium (GSG) has included the installation of 96 Philips screens, of 24 to 86 Inch, and Vogel's and SmartMetals. It has also had solutions of Logitech and MDT Medientechnik.

The German educational center Geschwister Scholl Gymnasium de Velbert has resorted to PPDS to revolutionize and prepare the future of teaching and learning, both in the classroom and remotely. To this end, it has carried out a project that has integrated the installation of almost one hundred interactive digital screens and Philips monitors., of 24 to 86 Inch.

Located in the hills of Bergisches Land, to 20 kilometers northeast of Düsseldorf, Velbert is located, a city famous for its paradisiacal hiking trails and its rich history in the production and worldwide export of locks, accessories and tools. Among its spectacular views, streets of impressive architecture and museums, the Geschwister SchollGymnasium institute is located, which is part of Velbert's school landscape since 1903.

with 720 students and 55 teachers, this German school is named after the iconic anti-war activists Sophie and Hans Scholl, brothers and founders of the 'White Rose' movement, a resistance group created in 1942 and led by students at the University of Munich to denounce Nazi crimes and the political system, while calling for resistance to the Nazi regime. Both were executed in 1943 for your opinions, but his legacy lives on with a large number of places and locations that recall his life..

Since the beginning of 2000, the GSG has achieved the accreditation of European School, which means that several subjects, as geography, history and politics, are taught in both German and English, and that it receives government sponsorship for its educational advances.

With a high level of demand and an intense effort to support its students and tutors in providing the best environments and learning experiences, highly attractive and inclusive, GSG wanted to stay ahead of the curve using the latest advances in technology.

Technological immersion

With an eye on both the present and the future, the vision was to move away from the traditional whiteboards and overhead projectors, embarking on a comprehensive digital overhaul that will inspire your students with immersive experiences and unlimited connectivity.

Taking into account the volatility of world events, the GSG also needed a flexible enough solution for student information on campus and distance learning., ensuring that, whatever the conditions and challenges, remain accessible.

After an intense process of exploration in search of solutions that meet your requirements, GSG partnered with PPDS, Philips Professional TV and Signage Solutions Provider, to carry out a complete digital transformation.

Hailed as one of the most impressive technology reviews ever seen in the field of education in Europe, the project includes the installation of 96 Screens, from the between 24 and 86 Inch. A set of products from other brands such as Vogel's TV and wall mounts and SmartMetals have also been used.. The new PPDS partner, Logitech has contributed its cameras, and MDT Medientechnik (MDT) your educational technology software. Both have come together to update and transform areas such as classrooms, Halls, dining rooms and other rooms in all its buildings,.

Whiteboards were replaced or placed next to thirteen interactive multi-touch displays Philips T-Line of 86 and 75 Inch. Anti-reflective equipment and 4K resolution, designed to enable advanced levels of collaborative learning through multimedia content and freehand input directly on the screen with 'Whiteboard Mode'.

With up to 20 simultaneous touch points, students can be creative through physical interaction on the screen, while students in class and at home can take control from their own connected device securely.

Ten Philips T-Line screens were placed 10 inches on the outside of each classroom to make it easier to read dynamic content, as the class name, lesson, teacher and other important information. This allows for greater versatility in classroom programming and efficiency..

The school was also strategically equipped with a set of 17 Screens Philips D-Line and Q-Line (49-86 Inch), ensuring that all students and teachers had access to live information at all times. It ranges from health and safety issues – such as social distancing and areas where masks are required., orientation, school events and activities, as well as schedules.

Philips Solutions:

• 11 Q-Line 55" 55BDL3550Q.
• 2 75" D-Line 75BDL4150D, two 86" 86BDL4150D and 3 49" 49BDL4051D.
• 10 10" T-Line 10BDL4551T, 3 75" 75BDL3552T and 10 86" 86BDL3552T.
• Desktop monitors: 5 with 34" 346P1CRH webcam, 15 with 24" 242B9TL touch and 35 with 24" webcam 243B1JH.<

Management and control

Content and information can be created and shared quickly and efficiently through the platform CMND of PPDS, while all screens are controlled through a custom CMS, that allows automatic and manual updates from a central location. This reduces the risks of disruption, helping tutors start classes on time and maximize the learning experience.

Class management has also been digitized using learning software i3Learnhub, a cloud-based digital learning and creation platform, designed to enable teachers to bring digital content to students, stimulate collaboration and prepare them with the learning skills of the twenty-first century.

The software provides teachers and students with instant access to a wide range of new educational and collaboration tools, designed to help teachers create fresh content, inspiring and feature-rich to present during classes, turning classrooms into highly interactive workspaces and facilitating hybrid learning.

The platform is used by a growing digital community of more than 50.000 education professionals, where teachers from around the world come together to share ideas and best practices, full lesson plans can be downloaded.

proceeds:

• Interactive lessons: Philips T-Line displays enable teachers and students to collaborate using multi-touch technology and advanced connectivity from multiple sources, including personal devices.
• Wayfinding: Vital classroom information, including lessons and teacher information, is dynamically displayed outside each classroom, which allows greater versatility in the programming of classrooms and greater efficiency in them.
• Control CMS: Content can be created and deployed from a central location and pushed through all selected screens or units.
• Cloud-based lessons: i3Learnhub learning software enables real-time on-site and distance learning on all screens.

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