Our GridMode project was selected to be one of the collaborating researchers for the Putra Future Classroom project. Putra Future Classroom is a centre of reference for best technology integrators in teaching and learning for all parties, both locally and internationally. Putra Future Classroom uses the latest teaching and learning approaches which are interactive and blended and use virtual realities, internet of things, data analytics and artificial intelligence. It will serve as a launching and test pad of a 21st century classroom or lecture room sample that will always adapt changes in line with its goals. On the 18 February 2018, UPM's Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dr. Aini Ideris held a Soft Launch of PFC, while on the 22 February 2018, a live broadcast from PFC to UPM’s Dewan Besar was held during Vice Chancellor Yearly Address 2018.
It is such an honour to be part of this massive project. Many thanks to Prof. Dr. Rahmita Wirza for opening up the channel to collaborate with Assoc. Prof. Dr Samsilah Roslan (Putra Sains Park) and also Dr. Mas Nida Md. Khamberi on this PFC project. Thanks also to my two Master students, Ong Beng Liang and Teo Rhun Ming who were the core researchers on this project.
Here are some pics of the discussions and shootings and rehearsals leading up to the day.
Here is the official video of the launched PFC. My group's project (GridMode), can be viewed at 0:19 to 0:32.