The classroom of the future: Aboitiz Tech Space unveiled at AIM
The Aboitiz Tech Room is fitted with state of the art technology for the most conducive learning environment. There are five panels, three in front and two at the back, a smart board, ceiling-mounted microphones and speakers, and smart cameras that follow the faculty or speakers as they move or when students raise their hands, among other features
Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz (right) giving remarks at the unveiling of the Aboitiz Tech Space. (Photo courtesy of Aboitiz Group)
On 28 November, the Asian Institute of Management unveiled the Aboitiz Tech Space, the first smart caseroom and largest audio-visual caseroom of the school. As its newest learning environment, it will immerse future business leaders in high-tech surroundings to supplement their education.
The unveiling of the Aboitiz Tech Space was witnessed by Aboitiz Group President and Chief Executive Officer Sabin Aboitiz. With a trailblazing approach to strategic growth, Aboitiz is leading the Group through its "Great Transformation" to become the Philippines' first techglomerate. This means leveraging technology and a renewed entrepreneurial spirit.
"A most integral part of this transformation is not just opening the minds of our own team members to the fantastic possibilities of innovation, experimentation, and next-generation technology trends, but to also provide these possibilities and opportunities to students here at AIM, to spread this knowledge around for anyone to learn," said Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz.
"As a techglomerate, it is very much our responsibility to drive change for a better world by driving change for a better education. In these halls and classrooms, we hope to live up to that responsibility, by harnessing the skills, talent, and knowledge needed to truly transform and advance our society toward the brave new world of the future," he added.
Three years ago, the Aboitiz Group, through its social responsibility arm the Aboitiz Foundation, made a $10 million donation to AIM, marked as the Aboitiz 100th Anniversary Commitment Fund. The said fund is being used to address local and regional gaps in data science and innovation. With this donation, AIM's Aboitiz School of Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship conducts world-class teaching and research with real-world applications with data science professionals and leaders.
At the unveiling of the Aboitiz marker at the Asian Institute of Management to commemorate the US$10 million donation made by the Aboitiz Group: Aboitiz Equity Ventures Director Erramon Aboitiz (left) and Aboitiz Group President and CEO Sabin Aboitiz. (Photo courtesy of Aboitiz Group)