It is also called technology-based classrooms. They are classrooms as we know and are used to them, except that they are equipped and reinforced with technological means that serve the educational learning process, such as projectors, various media, tablets, computers, smart phones, interactive smart boards, applications, programs, and so on. They are also Classes are often online. All this makes it create new and effective opportunities for teaching and learning.

What is the importance of smart classes:

Its importance lies in two main points:
Benefit from the technical capabilities available at the present time to reach dynamic, interactive and effective learning, instead of the traditional method that is dominated by static and monotony.
Access to resources, content, resources and educational materials easily and easily, and choose the appropriate technological means.

Principles of smart classroom design:

The design of smart classrooms should take into account the various requests of faculty members, so that they can perform their work in the best way, and so that the students benefit in the highest degree, especially with regard to the screen and the keys to control lights, windows and computers, and among these foundations:
Leave enough space at the front of the classroom to be used for conducting presentations and experiments, and to use it when needed.
Leave enough space to move freely during lectures.
Ensure that sufficient space is provided for students’ work (especially collaborative activities).
Hanging the projector on the ceiling of the classroom.
Suspension of the TV or interactive whiteboards at a suitable height, allowing for full screen viewing.
Adjust window coverings to control outside light.
Wide classrooms are better than long ones because they bring teachers closer to students.
It is preferable that the rows of seats be curved, with no platform for the professor, to achieve better communication.
Student seats should not be an obstacle to vision.
Make the lights switches in a suitable place in the classroom, preferably at the front of the classroom.
It is necessary to put curtains on the windows to reduce the light coming from outside, and to darken the classroom when needed.
Provide a table at the front of the classroom to place projectors, films and other means.
Placing a small additional table – preferably foldable – at the back of the classroom, to be used to place any device or aid.

Other than that, there are instructions that must be paid attention to in order to benefit more from smart classes, including:
– The ability to see the screen and the lights are on.
Check that the control buttons are working properly.
Check that students can hear the presenter clearly.
The need to set a schedule for the use of smart classrooms, so that all teachers can use these classrooms.