Tech & Learning - June 2008 - (Page 54)

WHATSNEW/HARDWARE JUNE2008 The Hot New Tech Tools at NECC The AVerVision SPB350 visualizer offers high-end features at an affordable price. Educators can use the high def 1080p output resolution with HD monitors and projectors, and even the smallest spec shows up with the 20X AVer Optical Zoom. The software (which is included) lets users share over a local area network, annotate, capture images, and record video with audio. The built-in 4” x 3” lightbox lets teachers display slides, negatives, and other transparent documents. www.Avermedia.com The Senteo (www.smarttech.com) just got smarter with the latest upgrade to this interactive response system. Version 2.0 boasts improvements to the tracking, reporting, and analysis functions, and also comes with a new gradebook that keeps a record of each student’s results on all in-class assignments. Teachers can tag students with keywords that indicate core attributes, such as gender and language spoken. Version 2.0 integrates with Notebook collaborative learning software (SMART released Notebook 10 last spring) so teachers can easily add Senteo quizzes to their Notebook lessons. Available July 2008. Existing Senteo customers can upgrade to version 2.0 at no charge. Packs of 24 remotes, $1,599 and 32, $1,999 (education pricing). The Senteo (www.smarttech.com) just got smarter with the latest upgrade to this interactive response system. Version 2.0 boasts improvements to the tracking, reporting, and analysis functions, and also comes with a new gradebook that keeps a record of each student’s results on all in-class assignments. Teachers can tag students with keywords that indicate core attributes, such as gender and language spoken. Version 2.0 integrates with Notebook collaborative learning software (SMART released Notebook 10 last spring) so teachers can easily add Senteo quizzes to their Notebook lessons. Available July 2008. Existing Senteo customers can upgrade to version 2.0 at no charge. Packs of 24 remotes, $1,599 and 32, $1,999 (education pricing). Bretford (www.bretford.com) introduced some of the industry’s first mobile carts back in the 1960s—and schools still have some of these around. To make these carts safe and cost-effective, Bretford announces the 2642NSKIT retrofit kit for their adjustable A2642/CA2642 AV carts, originally designed for reel-to-reel and slide projectors. It includes a pullout notebook shelf to make it more functional and to let educators use it with products like laptops and projectors. The BB Wide Body Cart Retrofit Kits converts Bretford’s BB Series CRT-style TV carts so they can be used with flat panels. This kit replaces the existing top shelf with a reinforced steel shelf that accommodates the new weight distribution and will not deform or tear. 54 | TECH & LEARNING http://www.Avermedia.com http://www.smarttech.com http://www.smarttech.com http://www.bretford.com

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