2.4 Electricity usage per year (in kilo watt hour)

Kasetsart University aims to reduce energy consumption by 5-10% per year. The internal departments must implement the specified policies, such as choosing energy-saving electrical equipment , energy conservation training , using technology for control electrical systems , lighting, air conditioning. Including to creating awareness and participation of students and staff in saving energy in various ways.

Examination system

KULAM Exam System https://exam.ku.th   Kasetsart University supports the online exam system for students and staff by using Account email@ku.th to login using the system. There is a training program for using the online teaching system with KULearn (Powered by OpenEdX), an online exam system (KULam), and the use of the test room in the form of Walk-in Exam (https://registrar.ku.ac.th/oeatrainning ) It is intended for those who have never used the KULearn system and KULam to learn and be able to actually use the system.  And for those who have already used it and want to add other in-depth techniques, as well as exchange learning with teachers who have already used it and have techniques for organizing exams that can be even more effective. 

Preparation for the Online Onsite @ KU Exam

1.Smartphone + Internet access (from SIM) + Power

2.iPad or Tablet + Internet access (from SIM or wifi hotspot) + Power Bank

3.Laptop + Internet access (from SIM or wifi hotspot) and the battery must last more than 3 hours.

Procedure: Before the actual exam, Students must take the mock test series provided by each course to ensure that they are listed in the exam, can log in to the system and the devices can actually be used.  If the student does not have any computer equipment that can be used for the Online Onsite @KU exam, Students can take the exam at Office of Computer Services by notifying the course teacher at least 5 business days before the exam.  The KULAM system will capture the screen of the device students are using every 20 seconds.

KULAM Exam System

Smart Classroom is a classroom that is properly organized learning environment, including classroom location, desks, electrical systems, audio, air conditioning systems, which participate in various learning activities in the classroom, such as small group activities, lectures, project work, presentations, so that students can develop their own learning skills and research skills in order to meet the individual learning needs of learners and participate in collaborative learning of learners and instructors to their full potential.

From the foregoing, it may be concluded that Smart Classroom refers to a classroom or learning resource that is created in a unique way that is different from the classroom in general to be used for enhancing the teaching experience, training, as well as skills training, knowledge in various fields with an emphasis on creating collaborative learning interactions from a variety of technologies, including audiovisual media. It contributes to both regular and out-of-class learning in effective distance learning.

Faculty of Management Science, Sriracha SMART Classroom

Support active learning by emphasizing teacher-learner interaction and between learners in the form of small group activities.

Using information technology, both audiovisual and audio support connecting a variety of devices such as notebook computers, tablets, etc. Smartphones and touch monitors, accommodating up to 36 students.

Faculty of Social Sciences  Smart classroom

Using electricity for research in the library

At present, the economy of Thailand is growing steadily. The country's demand for electricity is steadily increasing but the power generation is not responding enough. The country depends on the import of energy from abroad. Meanwhile, energy prices in the world market have continued to increase and inevitably affect the energy situation in the country. The government therefore saw the need to increase self-reliance. Moreover awareness about global warming that must reduce greenhouse gases so must be developed renewable energy such as solar energy, water, wind, biomass and biogas have been developed to replace fossil energy with an emphasis on clean energy and environmentally friendly.

In the post pandemic time @KU

After the outbreak of COVID-19. Kasetsart University has a policy for students and staff to come back to normal operation from 2022. The electricity consumption are increased the university has set guidelines for energy saving in various forms such as educating students and staff recognized to reduce energy consumption, taking care of the environment, campaigning for internal agencies to use energy-saving lamps and electrical appliances with energy-saving labels, campaigning to turn off unused lights, unplugging electrical appliances, selecting the right air conditioner for the room size and checking the operation of the air conditioner regularly to save energy.