INNOVATIVE MICRO-CLOUD PLATFORM
Millions of students can’t reach the global knowledge and resources that e-learning can provide.
But the C3 Micro-Cloud changes all that – anytime, anywhere!
The Critical Links C3 Micro-Cloud is a cloud enabled learning solution that dramatically simplifies and manages the delivery of digital content, applications and e-learning capabilities to schools, regardless of the constraints on internet connectivity and power, avaiability of technically skilles personnel, school location (urban or rual) or specific student devices.
THE C3 MICRO-CLOUD IS COMPRISE OF THREE MAJOR COMPONENTS:
C3 Micro-Cloud
C3 Cloud Control
Foundation LMS
C3 MICRO-CLOUD KEY FEATURES
Micro-Cloud
Plug-and-play micro-cloud solution with powerful tools and possibilities
Wi-FI Access Point
Allow users to easily get connected to C3 Micro-Cloud resources
Digital Content
Access your digital content instantly (manuals, applications, Wikipedia, Khan Academy) in any scenario
Internet Access
Manages your internet access by profile, giving the right permissions to students and teachers
Internet Speed
Accelerates internet speed with inteligent dynamic caching (videos/pages)
Centralized Management
Manages hundreds of Micro-Clouds remotely from a central dashboard
Any Environment
Works across all educational environments (urban or remote) regardless of location
Compatible Devices
Compatible with any device (interactive boards, Chromebook, desktop, tablets, mobile)
C3 MICRO-CLOUD MODELS
Can be deployed either as an appliance, or as a software build for customer-provided servers that meet the required specifications. However, the C3 Micro-Cloud is normally delivered as an appliance footprint for ease of deployment and use.
C3 Classroom
Designed for individual classrooms or small clusters of classrooms
Additional Network interfaces
Accommodates up to 100 students
LAN network interface (GbE)
Battery backup (optional)
C3 Multi-Classroom
Designed for clusters of classrooms or small schools
Additional Network interfaces
Accommodates up to 300 students
LAN network interface (GbE)
UPS backup (optional)
C3 School
Designed for an entire school
Additional Network interfaces
Accommodates up to 6000 students
C3 CLOUD CONTROL
The C3 Cloud Control provides a centralized, cloud-based portal for the creation, selection, curation, and distribution of content and applications that can easily be distributed to authorized C3 Micro-Cloud instances all over the world.
CONTENT & APPLICATIONS DISTRIBUTION AND SYNCHRONIZATION
Content (such as texts, e-books, learning games, etc.) and applications (such as Kolibri, OpenEMIS, WordPress, among others) can be distributed to authorized C3 Micro-Clouds. When updating existing content and applications, C3 Cloud Control can synchronize only the portions that have been changed, keeping bandwidth low and performance high. Updated learning materials and learning applications are valuable tools to enrich the e-Learning process and are always available for more dynamic and engaging classes – even in the most remote environments.
CENTRALIZED ADMINISTRATION
Once content is selected, the centralized administration can package and upload this to the C3 Cloud Control repository. Further, different packages can be defined based upon the type of school or classroom, yet still centrally curated and managed. This centralized paradigm isn’t just for content, but for systems-level management, security policies, etc.
REMOTE MANAGEMENT
Whenever a connection is available from a local C3 Micro-Cloud, it is possible to remotely access the device, apply custom configurations and do remote maintenance and check for updates, new content, etc. This allows an entire region to change/edit the content any time, anywhere, and know that it will sync whenever the micro-cloud next connects.
FUNDATION LMS
A basic Learning Management System (LMS) is essential in the e-learning process, both for teachers and students. Foundation LMS (fLMS) provides students with a simple but powerful aproach to accessing content while offering teachers a way to organize available materials into classes that align with their student’s learning curriculum, ensuring direct access to the most relevant resources.
CONTENT & APPLICATIONS CURATION
Allows teachers and administrators upload large amount of content and applications. Educators can categorize content based on grade levels and subjects, providing a systematic approach to resource management. Moreover, the feature enables the addition of tags, simplifying content retrieval with effortless keyword-based searches. This content curation system ensures that educators can efficiently locate and utilize resources tailored to their specific teaching needs, enhancing the overall learning experience for students.
CLASS PLANNING
Foundation LMS streamlines the process of class planning by providing an intuitive and user-friendly interface.
The system enables teachers to efficiently distribute assignments to students, keeping track of their progress and performance. The platform’s user-friendly design not only saves time but also allows educators to focus more on the quality of their teaching, fostering an environment conducive to effective learning.
LEARNING GUIDE
For students, the Foundation LMS (fLMS) is also key, as it’s their constant guide through the learning process, indicating what their next steps are, what resources are available to assist in their learning experience, and keeping students and teachers ‘in sync’ regarding the digital learning process.
CLASSROOM SOCIAL FEED
Enhances interaction among students, teachers, and collegues, creating a vibrant community within the classroom. Students can send messages, coment on posts, clarify doubts, and engage with discussions on relevant topics within a dynamic and supportive learning environment.
ARE YOUR STUDENTS WORTH A PENNY PER DAY?
Access to internet and digital technology helps students to succeed in education, in their future jobs and in their lives. However, in many cases, schools are in challenging environments with lack of adequate infrastructure and internet connectivity, and students don’t have access to more interactive classes with richer content and resources – leaving them at a huge disadvantage compared to those who have all the answers just a mouse-click-away.
But the C3 Micro-Cloud changes that – anywhere, anytime!
The C3 Micro-Cloud creates a true e-learning environment regardless internet connectivity or infrastructure. By leveraging C3 Micro-Clouds in your school, students have a better opportunity to achieve excellence in education and in their future jobs. This only costs a penny per student per day. Are your students worth a penny?
USAGE SCENARIOS
PUBLIC SCHOOLS & GOVERNMENTS
Optimize internet bandwidth investments
Massive centralized management
E-projects
Standardization
Integrated solution
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Standardization
Integrated solution
Save cost with internet
CORPORATIONS
Corporative learning
Train employees in remote sites
Centralized control