Multimedia Classroom

At IISER Bhopal, we have set up a technology-enabled classroom that promotes Adaptive, Immersive, and Reactive (AIR) teaching and learning. This prototype classroom is the first of its kind in the country and aims to implement not only the most modern teaching methodologies currently available, but also those developed at the center. The fundamental motivation behind the AIR classroom comes from similar concepts such as Technology-Enabled Adaptive Learning classrooms developed at institutions like the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and other internationally reputed universities. The Studio AIR project goes beyond these existing models by enhancing technology-human interaction and improving content quality. This classroom is designed to facilitate improved learning in classes that include a wide spectrum of students with varying academic backgrounds. The course structure and content are designed to engage students continuously, leaving little room for distraction or disengagement. Constant active interaction with the course material helps maintain student interest and motivation, ensuring that learning goals are initiated and developed within the classroom itself. A strong emphasis is placed on active engagement with course material through group discussions, problem-solving, and instant quizzing, rather than passive note-taking. The technology employed ensures that the instructor receives immediate feedback on students' performance throughout the lecture, allowing the session to be adapted to the specific needs of the class in real time. In this innovative classroom, the instructor can foster peer-to-peer learning through collaborative problem-solving and group discussions. The inclusion of real and virtual demonstrations, small tabletop experiments, virtual labs, teamwork, and educational games creates a highly immersive and reactive learning environment.


ADAPTIVE

Strong emphasis remains on active interaction between students, instructors, and teaching assistants. Student board work, student-staff interaction, and live polls enabled through tablets provide constant feedback to the instructor, allowing them to adapt to the students’ needs. Prevalent misconceptions emerge early in the learning process and can be addressed effectively. Electronic devices enable students to move backward and forward through the lecture, adapting the learning process to their needs.


IMMERSIVE

This classroom enables improved learning in a class which has a wide spectrum of students with varying backgrounds. The students are immersed in the content, constantly interacting with it either through demonstrations, graphics, problem solving in groups or experiments. This immersive experience gives them a little opportunity to lose interest or motivation. As opposed to passive learning, skill development begins in the classroom.


RESPONSIVE

This classroom promotes enhanced learning for a diverse group of students from various backgrounds. Students are immersed in the content, consistently engaging with it through demonstrations, graphics, group problem-solving, and experiments. This immersive experience leaves little room for disengagement or loss of motivation. Unlike passive learning, skill development begins within the classroom itself.


Tech Specs


Displays

Displays


A setup of 65” 4K UHD TVs arranged in alternating X-type and Y-type formats—9 of each—allows two separate content sources (e.g., iPad and laptop) to be displayed simultaneously for students.


< Tablets

Tablets


Each student seat features a tablet equipped with a custom app for in-class polling and access to recorded lectures.


Instructor's Hub

Instructor's Hub


At the center of the room is the Instructor’s Kiosk, equipped with a document camera, microphone, and control panel for lights and power. The document camera is ideal for displaying items like x-rays, circuit boards, or small experiments.