K12 Schools Must Fill Need For Digital Media Skills
There is a new urgency to teach digital media literacy as a study finds students are taking online information for granted
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ELMO USA
TT-02U, Document Camera, $699
The USB TT-02U transportable document camera enables teachers to bring visual technology into their classroom presentations. With a frame rate of 20 fps, it captures and displays moving objects in real time, making hands-on lessons easier to understand. Miniscule objects on microscope slides can also be displayed for science lessons. A logically designed control panel with simplifi ed buttons and LEDs makes operation intuitive. www.elmousa.com/presentation
EPSON
PowerLite 83c, Multimedia Projector, $899.99
Epson's lightweight PowerLite 83c multimedia projector uses 3LCD technology and 2,200 lumens with XGA resolution to deliver vibrant images for classroom presentations. It has a built-in 7W speaker and closed-caption decoder to comply with ADA requirements. The PowerLite is network ready with RJ-45 connectivity. An energy efficient lamp delivers more lumens per watt for up to 4,000 hours of life. www.epson.com
EXTRON ELECTRONICS
PoleVault Systems, Technology Management, Starting list price $3,244
Extron's PoleVault Systems are an easy-to-use and install, economical classroom A/V system that incorporates twisted pair technology for signal transmission. It includes all the necessary audio and video switching for a complete classroom A/V solution and securely mounts and conceals switching and audio amplification components above the projector so that no equipment rack or tabletop space is required. Connection status, power state and current input selection are displayed in a central location. www.extron.com
FOURIER SYSTEMS
Nova5000, Student Computer and Portable Science Lab, Starting at $499
Fourier's 9 1/2 x 7 1/2-inch, 2.7-pound. student computer comes with word processing, spreadsheet, and Portrait 4 graphing and calculator software, and Web browsing is via Ethernet or built-in WiFi 802.11g. It uses the Windows CE 5.0 operating system with built-in Flash memory. It features a bright LCD screen, eight-hour battery life, remote desktop connection, built-in speakers, and VGA external connection for monitors and projectors. The Nova5000 interfaces with sensors for data logging and analysis, making it a portable science lab. www.nova5000.fourier-sys.com
GATEWAY
GATEWAY E-155C, Convertible Notebook, Starting at $1,849
Gateway's thin (1.17 inches) and light (4.5 pounds) Convertible notebook with tablet and touch screen capabilities allows users to access information, applications and multimedia content, and to take notes and draw illustrations. It has an integrated optical drive, a 12-inch WXGA widescreen TFT active matrix display, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and a biometric UPEK fi ngerprint reader. The Gateway Convertible comes with a SATA 5400RPM hard drive (60-120GB) and IntelPRO wireless 3945 802.11 a/b/g. www.gateway.com
The Itemiser is a portable narcotics and explosives detection telltale molecules of and vapors as well as parcels, bags, vehicles and processing both positive negative ions, it can use single sample to test simultaneously for the presence of all targeted drugs and explosives. Its mode detection can cut analysis time in half. friendly interface, folding touch screen, and built-in printer for instant hardcopy results. www.gesecurity.com/safeschools
HP
HP-35s, Scientific Calculator, $59.99
HP's scientific programmable calculator switch between Reverse Polish Notation RPN) and algebraic entry-system logic at any time. With RPN, the calculator requires fewer keystrokes and is able to handle larger and more complex problems with less memory than other calculators. Features include 30 KB of memory, more than 800 independent storage registers, a large two-line display with adjustable contrast, 42 built-in physical constants, library of unit conversions, and edit, undo and delete capabilities. www.hp.com/calculators
INFOCUS
LEARN BIG IN32, Projector, $920
The InFocus Learn Big IN32 projector offers 2,000 lumens, XGA resolution, DLP (Digital Light Processing, from Texas Instruments) and enhanced connectivity. Weighing 5.2 pounds, each projector features an LED display that answers users' questions and shows the projector's working status. A keypad also gives access to more than 90 percent of its functions. Other features include security PIN codes, color-coded cables, multiple computer inputs, serial interface and monitor out capability. www.infocus.com
