Why use the KoomBook?

 In summary...

  • Provides media and educational resources tailored to its users.
  • Allows access to pre-loaded content via wifi or fiber-optics.
  • Acts as an autonomous energy source thanks to its integrated battery.
  • Designed to fit the needs of local partners and specific projects.
  • Includes the ability for users to add their own content to the server to meet their needs and objectives.
  • It's an open project, featuring an open source and open hardware! Each user is able to adapt the KoomBook to their proper needs. *

Capabilities

The KoomBook can be used in different situations

  • Local Cloud allows for sharing of media content
  • Gateway to web content
  • Animated learning tool
  • Traning system

Local Cloud

The media center integrated in the KoomBook permits the distribution of multimedia content among users, including:

  • Videos
  • Images
  • PDF Documents
  • EPUB Ebooks
  • Applications This tool is known for its simple-to-use interface, allowing users to easily filter results.

Local administrative accounts can be created to control the uploading of content.

Gateway to the Internet

Once the KoomBook is connected to the Internet (wifi or fiber optics), the server is bridged to the Internet, giving users access to the Web. Nevertheless, the KoomBook's local content rests available.

Teaching Tools

Around 15 applications are pre-loaded onto KoomBook, including off-line resources available locally. Most of this content originates from Wikimedia Fondation projects. Content packs can also be saved in the media center.

Training Tools

Three MooC platforms can be integrated with the KoomBook:

  • Khan Academy: a math and science educational platform,
  • BSF Campus: learning tool designed to strengthen library resources,
  • The platfrom designed by the BSF allows the integration of all types of teaching resources.

 When to use it

The KoomBook can evolve and adapt to different contexts; even environments where electricity and the Internet aren't available! Its on-board battery allows it to function without charging for hours on end. The KoomBook and its integrated software also allow users access to learning programs and resources asynchronously, without internet connection.

Thanks to these capabilities, the KoomBook easily supplements teachers' course material and activities such as workshops. The emphasis on the accommodation of local programs gives educators and users control over its implementation.

The local focus of the KoomBook means is not designed to widely disseminate information; the interface authorizes 15 users at a time.

The KoomBook also allows for the projection of media content via a video projector. This function is particularly useful in classroom and university settings.