Context Aware Smart Classroom for Real Time Configuration of Computer Rooms

The Context Aware Smart Classroom (CASC) is a classroom that responds to lecturers and student groups based on preset policies and the lecture timetables. CASC has been enhanced in two ways: initially to support the real-time software configuration of computers as required by specific laboratory activities; secondly to improve the decision making using knowledge engineering techniques. This paper outlines the design, implementation and evaluation of an enhanced system, CASC for Software Configuration (CASC–SC). Context aware environments respond in a pseudointelligent manner depending on the identity of occupants, particular location, desired activity and specific time. With the pervasive nature of personal mobile devices it is now possible to investigate development of low-cost location and identification systems that support development of a smart classroom