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
Lumens' portable SXGA resolution document camera offers 1280 x 1024 pixels and captures 66 percent more details compared to XGA presenters 1024 x 768 pixels) in this class. Features include 3x optical zoom, a split screen, seamless switchovers and a exible gooseneck design. Weighing 4.85 pounds, it also contains a slot a Kensington lock or crews to mount to a cart or table. With a small footprint-a base of 7 x 5 inches-it takes up minimal space. www.mylumens.com
MIMIO
mimio, Interactive Whiteboard System, Starts at $549
The mimio interactive system turns any surface into a whiteboard, allowing teachers to control their computer from the projected image and present interactive lessons to their class. They can capture Expo dry erase marker notes in real time, digitally record every stroke of the marker, then share and/or integrate the information into other materials. Teachers can edit slides and notes, watch online video, share board-to-board presentations, e-mail notes, and export presentations to other applications. www.mimio.com
NCAST
TELEPRESENTER M3-SERIES 2, Multimedia Capture Appliance, Priced under $10,000
The Telepresenter M3-Series 2 multimedia capture appliance allows anyone to make, store and distribute high-resolution multimedia files with minimal interaction. This new series extends the M3 graphics resolution to 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) for both input and output, and the HD capture resolution from 720p to 1080i. The frame rate has also been increased to 100 percent, allowing 1080i or WUXGA capture at a full 30 FPS. Users can upload precomposed templates to centralize and better manage the creation of presentation layouts. www.ncast.com
NCOMPUTING
X300, Multiple Computer Access Terminal Kit, Pricing varies based on district/technology needs
The X300 Access Terminal Kit can help educators cut computing costs by allowing them to share one host PC with three additional users, or up to seven users with two kits. The kit's PCI card, access terminals, and software harness excess computing capacity. The kit connects users directly to the host PC via standard cable, includes terminal services software for Windows and Linux and supports standard applications, including multimedia. Each user still has a standard monitor, keyboard, mouse and speakers. www.ncomputing.com
NEC
ImagineX IW77, Interactive Whiteboard, $1,799
The ImagineX IW77 Interactive Whiteboard is designed to increase student attention and retention. It can be used with any of the company's projectors. It has the ability to annotate over any application to teach everything from handwriting to music directly from the board. With its Web collaboration feature, teachers can also broadcast and share materials. The host broadcasts the materials over a network, and participants log in to see notes and annotations in real time. Users control the desktop directly from the whiteboard with a stylus pen. www.necdisplay.com
ONE2ONEMATE
StudentMate, Student Computer, $399
The StudentMate low-cost Linux laptop computer was specifically designed for students. It features a 7-inch color touch screen and stylus, full-size QWERTY laptop keyboard, Ethernet, USB ports, SD port and audio in/out. It comes loaded with a word processor that is compatible with Word, a spreadsheet program that's compatible with Excel, All The Right Type Lite StudentMate typing tutor, Flash-enabled Web browser, MP3 player, scheduler, calculator and contact manager. www.one2onemate.com
OPTOMA
EP761, Projector, $1,200-$1,500
The EP761 data/multimedia projector uses Texas Instruments' DLP chipset and BrilliantColor technology for digital picture quality and color enhancement. The EP761 offers native XGA (1024 x 768) resolution and 3,100 lumens with a 2,000:1 contrast ratio. www.optomausa.com
