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Samsung Opens K-12 Classroom Grants

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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.

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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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