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» What’s New Get up to speed on the latest product releases in the education market. Hardware The new mimio Board HD 110 (www.mimio.com), one of the four new models of the mimio Board, is the largest, fully integrated, single-surface interactive whiteboard available. The new product line combines technology with high-quality ceramic steel whiteboards. Both wireless and USB cable connection options are available. And, with an optional mimio Capture Kit, teachers can electronically capture, save, print, and share dry-erase marker notes, diagrams, and drawings. Samsung’s new S-Series S760 and S860 digital cameras (www.samsung camerausa.com) feature a 3x optical zoom lens, digital image stabilization, self-portrait mode, and video- and movie-making capabilities. Building on previous S-Series models, and made with the entry-level photographer in mind, these two cameras make it easy to capture a good image in any setting. WebStudy (www .webstudy.com), a software service provider specializing in educational technology such as course management systems for colleges and universities, has launched its CMS and product suites nationwide. Designed by educators, WebStudy products help deliver college courses, stream video content to students, store content, and conduct real-time live sessions, with a 24-hour help desk service. All products are hosted, fully supported at the administrator, instructor, and student levels. The new, lightweight Hitachi CP-X417 3LCD Projector (www.hitachi.com) features wireless connectivity and networking and remote management capabilities. With Hitachi’s PJ Man software, users can remotely control power on/off, input source, and lamp/filter hours. Other features include e-mail alerts for scheduled maintenance as well as password protection. Software Allegro Multimedia, a provider of music gaming software and music education tools, introduces the Music Wizard Academy (www .musicwizard.com) product line to enhance the Piano Apple’s MacBook Pro ExpressCard Wireless Upgrade Wizard, a unique, (www.apple.com) lets users access virtually any patented, four-step wireless network found while working mobile. New learning method triple antennas, outside the 15-inch and 17-inch MacBook Pro case, provide the highest speed that allows anyone MIMO specification wireless performance. This to read and play upgrade also works with all Apple AirPort Base music. The tutorial Stations, and it uses the computer’s ExpressCard DVDs and songslot, so users don’t have to disassemble their book lessons guide MacBook Pro to get inside the AirPort card slot. teachers and parents on how to best mentor their kids to advance through the Piano Wizard songs and on to a real piano. GAMCO, a division of Siboney Learning Group, released an updated version of Worksheet Magic Plus (www.siboneylearninggroup.com), the company’s tool for building quick and creative supplemental classroom materials. Worksheet Magic Plus provides 15 different types of tests, worksheets, and puzzles a teacher can use to customize exercises for his or her classroom strategy. 36 | www.techlearning.com http://www.webstudy.com http://www.webstudy.com http://www.mimio.com http://www.hitachi.com http://www.samsungcamerausa.com http://www.samsungcamerausa.com http://www.musicwizard.com http://www.musicwizard.com http://www.apple.com http://www.siboneylearninggroup.com http://www.techlearning.com

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Technology & Learning - January 2008

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