THE Journal: The FCC Must Act Now

AV, Interactive & Collaborative Technologies for K-12 Education

3/27/2013

Computing Trends

Smart Connected Devices Hit Record Levels Even as PCs Decline
In the last year, both desktop and portable PCs experienced declines in both mature and emerging markets worldwide. Meanwhile, smart phones and tablets carried the "smart connected device" category to new highs, topping 1 billion units worldwide.
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Being Mobile

The FCC Must Act NOW on Behalf of Our Children!
Let's have another go at the FCC and this time let’s lay out EXACTLY what the FCC needs to do in order to fix the connectivity problem facing K-12 schools in the U.S.
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Smart Classroom News

Florida Schools Deploy District-Wide Digital Blended Learning Platform
A central Florida school district plans to implement a cost-effective, integrated learning platform to deliver digital curriculum to its 40,000 district-wide students.
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Epson To Roll Out Ultra-Short-Throw Interactive Projector Next Month
Epson will ship a new high-resolution, ultra-short-throw interactive projector in April, the BrightLink Pro 1410Wi.
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Digital Curriculum Provider Adds Video to Teacher Resources
Digital curriculum and test prep provider Shmoop has added 26 new original educational video activities that teachers can use to supplement their teaching methods.
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eBeam Edge Adds Wireless Connectivity
Luidia has released eBeam Edge Wireless, the newest version of its eBeam Edge interactive platform, with plug-and-play wireless connectivity.
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New IPEVO Device Lets Document Cameras Stream Directly to iPad
Classroom technology manufacturer IPEVO has released the WS-01 Wireless Station, a device that allows teachers to stream video and images from various IPEVO document cameras directly to the iPad.
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Collaboration Desks Offer Flip-Top Device Storage
A new line of desks, with five-sided tops, can be arranged in a number of configurations to support collaborative learning.
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Professional Resources

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