Bangkok--25 Jul--University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
700+ lessons on iTunes U by the university are the second most accessed in the world
University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce (UTCC), a leading university in business education in Asia, celebrates its decade of technology in education by reinforcing its leadership in Digital Hybrid Learning System of the 21st century. The university has been recognised as Apple Distinguished School 2015-2016, reflecting a level of competency that is on par with leading universities around the world.
Located in the central of Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand, UTCC, as a nonprofit institution, has a mission to continuously modernise its teaching. It has developed its information technology (IT) infrastructure and applied the IT technology to teaching with the student-centered approach since 2006, triggering a rapid change in the education sector. Today, UTCC students use their iPad given by the university as a tool to access a collection of more than 700 UTCC lessons on the iTunes U platform. In March 2016, the collection of UTCC contentwas ranked second most accessed by students world wide.
Associate Professor Sauwanee Thairungroj, President of University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, said: "it is absolutely necessary to develop teaching methods, along with their tools, which can increase efficiency in learning. UTCC understands how important this is and has put a great effort into it by choosing appropriate advanced technology to hone skills and abilities of students."
The application of technology in classes leads to a learning experience that is relevant to the ever-changing world while encouraging students to research and access information by themselves with skills to process information and set goals for their learning. More importantly, they can engage in learning anywhere and anytime.
Associate Professor Sauwanee said, "The Digital Hybrid Learning System is a perfect tool for the modern lifestyle which relies on technology. It is also the best method to develop critical thinking, problem solving, teamwork and leadership to prepare students to become entrepreneurs with practical knowledge and expertise that is crucial to global competition."
Recently, as Apple Distinguished School, the university expands the horizons of digital learning. It joins hands with Apple Regional Training Centre to transfer the body of knowledge to top-tier primary and high schools in Thailand. The university will help the schools develop their students' skills and attitude necessary for the education of the 21st century.
"Teachers must apply both science and art to create a learning strategy that helps students achieve their goals while supporting them to pursue their individual interests," said Associate Professor Sauwanee.
Currently, UTCC is providing unique learning experience to more than 19,000 students including international students from over 30 countries worldwide, such as China, Vietnam, Myanmar, Maldives, USA, etc. In 2015 QS Thailand University Rankings, UTCC was ranked first based on the ethnic diversity on campus. The university offers both Thai and international students a rich entrepreneurial culture of Southeast Asia through its strong network with Myanmar and ASEAN.