A New Digital Era for European Universities: Implementing Large-scale AV Projects for the Next Generation Digital Hybrid Classrooms - A quick-start guide from 0 to 10: Challenges, Benefits, Pitfalls

10 pages•Published: August 9, 2023

Georgios Roussos, Dimos Charidimou, Anastasios Petalotis and Angeliki Agorogianni

Abstract

Many universities had started designing and implementing digital transformation plans before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, including Audio-Visual (AV) infrastructure for teaching and learning. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the need for European universities to adapt their teaching methods and embrace new digital tools. Implementing large-scale AV projects for the next generation of digital hybrid classrooms has emerged as a promising solution. Focusing on the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) case, this paper examines the challenges, benefits, and things to avoid when implementing AV projects in European universities. The paper also presents a roadmap for universities to successfully implement AV projects from 0 to 10, considering the necessary steps, resources, and expertise required at each stage. The challenges of implementing AV projects in universities include the need for significant investment, the complexity of AV systems, technical expertise (e.g., experienced AV integrators), and the difficulty of adapting teaching methods to the new digital environment. However, the benefits of implementing AV projects are manifold, including enhanced student engagement and interactivity, improved learning outcomes, the ability to reach remote learners, and enhanced inclusiveness. To ensure the success of AV projects, universities must avoid common pitfalls such as underestimating the necessary resources and expertise, failing to involve faculty and students in the design process, and neglecting to provide adequate training and support for faculty and staff. In conclusion, implementing large-scale AV projects for the next generation of digital hybrid classrooms presents a unique opportunity for European universities to adopt modern teaching methods and better meet the needs of today's learners. With careful planning, investment, and collaboration among all stakeholders, universities can successfully implement AV projects and realize the benefits of a new digital era for higher education.

Keyphrases: av classrooms, av projects, av roadmap, av systems, benefits, digital hybrid classrooms, digital hybrid education, higher education, implementing challenges, next generation, things to avoid

In: Jean-François Desnos and Martín López Nores (editors). Proceedings of European University Information Systems Congress 2023, vol 95, pages 239-248.

Links:	https://easychair.org/publications/paper/Qmsj
	https://doi.org/10.29007/sbp6

BibTeX entry

@inproceedings{EUNIS2023:New_Digital_Era_European,
  author    = {Georgios Roussos and Dimos Charidimou and Anastasios Petalotis and Angeliki Agorogianni},
  title     = {A New Digital Era for European Universities: Implementing Large-scale AV Projects for the Next Generation Digital Hybrid Classrooms - A quick-start guide from 0 to 10: Challenges, Benefits, Pitfalls},
  booktitle = {Proceedings of European University Information Systems Congress 2023},
  editor    = {Jean-François Desnos and Martín López Nores},
  series    = {EPiC Series in Computing},
  volume    = {95},
  publisher = {EasyChair},
  bibsource = {EasyChair, https://easychair.org},
  issn      = {2398-7340},
  url       = {/publications/paper/Qmsj},
  doi       = {10.29007/sbp6},
  pages     = {239-248},
  year      = {2023}}

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