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Samsung Opens K-12 Classroom Grants

By David Nagel
04/02/09

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Document camera maker Samsung Techwin has launched a new grant program for K-12 schools in the United States.

Called "Focus on Learning," the grant program is offering 50 high-end document cameras--the Samsung 850DX--to K-12 teachers based on need. The 850DX, which normally sells for about $900, offers XGA resolution, a 14x optical zoom and 3x digital zoom, 20 FPS motion, and USB connectivity.

All K-12 teachers in the United States are eligible to apply for the classroom grants. The deadline is June 15.

Further information can be found here.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .

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