Energy Management System in Language Laboratories: Enhancing Efficiency for Language Faculty in Communication and Soft Skills Training

Abstract

The Language laboratories play a pivotal role in enhancing the communication and soft skills of students. These labs are equipped with multimedia tools that aid interactive learning and facilitate various pedagogical activities. However, faculty members conducting these sessions often experience fatigue and burnout due to prolonged hours of teaching and managing student engagement. This paper proposes an Energy Management System (EMS) specifically designed for language laboratories, aiming to optimize the teaching environment and support faculty energy management. The EMS integrates ergonomic designs, energy-efficient technologies, and automated controls to create a balanced environment that reduces physical and cognitive load. A case study conducted at Apollo University demonstrates the system's effectiveness, showing improvements in faculty well-being, energy savings, and student performance.

Keywords

• energy management system
• language laboratory
• communication skills
• soft skills
• faculty efficiency
• ergonomics
• teaching environment
• statistical analysis