Samsung targets schools with secure, scalable digital classroom platform

The solution brings together three components, Knox for Classrooms, Samsung Tablets and Samsung Interactive Boards, to equip institutions with tools for teaching, classroom management and scaling digital learning across schools.

Samsung said the launch responds to a shift in how Kenyan schools are adopting technology under the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC), with institutions increasingly seeking solutions that go beyond simple device access toward improved classroom engagement and measurable learning outcomes.

The company added that governments, school owners and education stakeholders are also looking for sustainable models that can be deployed, managed and scaled efficiently.

At the centre of the offering is a connected ecosystem that links Samsung Tablets and Interactive Boards, allowing teachers and learners to move between devices during a lesson.

Teachers can present content on the Interactive Board, share it instantly to learner tablets, monitor participation, run quizzes and assessments and give immediate feedback from a single platform powered by Knox for Classrooms.

The Interactive Display functions as the classroom's collaborative hub, while the tablets let learners access digital content, complete assignments and take part in class activities.

Through Knox for Classrooms, schools can securely deploy, monitor and manage learner devices at scale, giving administrators greater visibility and control.

Samsung said the solution is designed to serve primary schools, secondary schools, tertiary institutions and technical training centres, and offers governments and school leaders a scalable way to roll out connected classrooms across multiple campuses.

The company added that the setup also gives parents confidence that classroom technology is being used in a structured and education-focused environment.

Speaking during the launch, Samsung Electronics East Africa Mobile Experience B2B Manager Anthony Njihia said education technology should empower the entire learning ecosystem, from policymakers and school leaders to teachers, parents and learners.

"Kenya has made significant progress in advancing digital learning, and the next phase is ensuring that technology delivers impact in the classroom," Njihia said. "Samsung Digital Classroom has been designed to help education institutions create connected learning environments that are secure, collaborative and easy to manage, while enabling teachers to focus on what matters most, which is delivering quality education and improving learner outcomes."

Njihia said that as governments and institutions continue investing in education technology, there is room to move beyond standalone devices toward integrated digital learning ecosystems that support long-term transformation.

"Digital transformation is most successful when technology works seamlessly for everyone involved," he said. "Teachers need tools that simplify lesson delivery, assessments and digital learning content. School administrators need visibility and control over devices, parents want confidence that technology is supporting learning, and governments need scalable solutions that can be deployed sustainably. Samsung Digital Classroom brings these elements together in one integrated ecosystem to help build classrooms that are ready for the future."

Samsung Electronics East Africa said it would continue working with education institutions, government agencies and ecosystem partners to support the adoption of technology that strengthens digital literacy and prepares learners for a digital economy.

The launch forms part of the company's "The Future of Learning Starts Here" campaign.