Spaces equipped with lighting, sound, television, air conditioning, and even automated curtains that respond to voice commands. Systems that translate text and speech almost instantly, enabling real-time communication between people who speak different languages. An image search tool built into cell phones. LED screens and interactive panels with application management. These were some of the technologies that members of the Bett UK delegation were able to experience on Tuesday (the 23rd) during a visit to Samsung KX, the brand’s main immersion and demonstration space in London.

“It was interesting because we saw a lot of new technology—the very latest innovations—that we can use in education. Some technologies—the very top of the line—were truly new to me,” said Marcos Borges, president of Univesp. He argues that technology has the power to improve student learning. “I’m from Univesp, and Univesp is all about technology. I’m a researcher in educational computing, and I believe in technology,” he said. 

In presenting the possibilities to Brazilian administrators and educators, Samsung representatives emphasized that the devices are designed with options for both of the operating systems most commonly used in schools today—whether Microsoft or Google. “The best solution for any school is its own solution. We have equipment for every scenario, to run whatever platform they choose,” said Denis Brentel, solutions manager at the South Korean company.

Investing in products for schools is part of the brand’s mission—a way to help prepare children for the future, says Cristiane Veroneze Paes, Samsung’s Technology Business Development Manager. And there is a lot of work to be done. “The use of interactive displays—which ‘is our strength in education’—in the United Kingdom, for example, 90% of schools have interactive displays. In Latin America, only 7%,” she added.

The Brazilian group’s schedule will run through Friday (the 26th), with more technical visits, in addition, of course, to their participation in Bett UK. The Brazilian delegation is supported by Edlatam Alliance and Systemic Bilingual, in partnership with the British Consulate General, Google for Education, and Samsung.

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