LG Electronics: Creating an ideal learning environment... Promoting Lifelong Learning in an Information Age

The strength of any education system depends not only on how well a country executes each of its education policy plan but also on the extent to which it manages the interplay among them paying very close attention to equity. The right policy framework for the educational sector must be put in place by government.

The bedrock of every society is built on a solid educational foundation which will guarantee a brighter tomorrow for teeming youths around the world. A well rounded education is typically tied to the quality of a school’s available resources, assess a student’s progress and facilitate the learning process. It is important to create the right environment for learning to take place, LG perfectly understands the significance of an effective learning environment, that is why its HVAC systems which is aimed at creating the climate for education by reducing distractions, increase attention spans and boosting motivation for teachers and students alike is a welcome development.

Education today embraces Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to offer flexible learning environments that are not possible in classrooms or other traditional learning spaces. Students of today can tailor their learning experience to how they best absorb new information and are free to access a wide range of educational resources to keep themselves intellectually engaged.

LG has clearly shown its understanding of the principles of establishing air conditioning training academy in institution of higher learning across the world. This is in furtherance to the company’s strong belief in investing heavily in the future of tomorrow’s leaders who require all the necessary tools to live out their dreams. It went further to offer free classes and vocational training to professionals in the industry; this has helped in no small measure in stirring the lives of students. The knowledge acquired from these training will no doubt help to create the much desired value in the students.

Managing Director, LG Electronics West Africa operations, Mr. Taeick Son said: “We will continue to support the educational sector with the required resources and equipment to encourage students on whose shoulders lies the future of any country. The importance of education cannot be overemphasized in the life of every corporate entity, that is why we will go to any length to impact the educational with whatever we have at our disposal be it educational friendly products, educational grants and scholarship and what have you. LG is indeed committed to funding educational initiatives around the world.”

The world has only become more inter-connected since 2005 with more innovative technologies being developed yearly are finding widespread applications in classrooms across the globe. LG has through its CSR activities continue to promote the interest of students by churning out student-friendly products. Accessibility to qualitative education has over the years received the attention of the company with particular interest in advancing the course of every student aimed at helping them attain their potential to the fullest.

However, as part of LG Electronics Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities with the sole aim of empowering young people as well as developing the educational sector, ensuring that youths who are the future leaders are adequately empowered with the required funds and assistance to enable them achieve their dreams and aspirations. LG Electronics’ partnership with the University of Lagos has been longstanding as the company has continually contributed to the growth and development of the university.

And of course, LG’s portable projectors are excellent additions to the modern classroom with their ability to create an ideal environment for effective learning by keeping students engaged and improving information retention. A perfect use for students in the classroom is the Gram PCs, MiniBeam projectors which provide hassle-free convenience with an inbuilt battery, wireless connectivity that stands out from the competition. These products if fully embraced are capable of boasting intuitive capacity of the students necessary to revolutionize learning.

Interestingly, LG Electronics has an outstanding record when it comes to CSR activities in and around Nigeria. On the whole, the company is committed to making a positive impact in the markets it enters. It believes in giving back to the communities it operates in and seeks to leave an indelible mark in the educational sector through its CSR initiatives. As part of its bid to address educational barriers, LG organized a Global IT challenge for Youth with disabilities (GITC) in collaboration with the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disability (KSRPD), aimed at giving those with disabilities more opportunities to utilize and access information and communications technology (ICT). With this initiative LG hopes to provide youths with disabilities the tools necessary to build a better future.

The company has been a strong advocate of global education initiatives. It obvious that the dawn of the digital age will see the increasing role technology would play in the educational sector, LG has clearly demonstrated it would continue to provide solutions designed to equip the next generation for success. Life’s Good with LG is more than just a slogan. LG is committed to engaging local communities to improve quality of life around the globe, and the company has participated in a number of campaigns to make its vision of the good life a reality through various innovative ways