Technology & Learning November 2007 - (Page 45) What’s New » Get up to speed on the latest product releases in the education market. Hardware In partnership with HumanWare, Don Johnston Inc. (www.donjohnston.com) has created the ClassMate Reader, a portable reading system to help students improve reading comprehension, increase reading speed, and develop strong vocabulary. A lightweight, handheld device with a large LCD screen, this tool is helpful for students who need to refer back to previously recorded notes, tests, or chapter summaries and who benefit from audio feedback. Software Califone’s CM1-USB Digital Microscope (www.califone.com) is a microscope that allows for real-time display on computer screens, enabling multiple students to view detail at the same time. When the microscope is connected to a classroom computer that is wired to a projector, the image can be shown to the entire class. Features include a manual focus that ranges from 50mm to infinite, varying image resolution settings, a 24-bit true color resolution, and video and snapshot capability. Software Hotmath, Inc. (www.hotmath.com) has added a new IM feature—Math Instant Messaging—that encourages students to study together in real time over the Internet. Students use a pointer and texting while viewing Hotmath’s hint-step explanations for math textbook homework problems. features include text-to-speech, highlighting, dictionary, text and voice notes, and audio book navigation. Ergotron (www.ergotron.com) has introduced the Neo-Flex Mobile WorkSpace, a mobile computer cart designed to help K–12 educators transform any space into a productive computing environment. This mobile workstation configures for either notebooks or LCDS and features an integrated work surface/keyboard tray, scanner holder, mouse holder, and cable storage box. The height is adjustable, enabling comfortable data entry whether seated or standing. Technology & Learning November 2007 | 45 http://www.califone.com http://www.johnston.com http://www.johnston.com http://www.hotmath.com http://www.ergotron.com
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