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Flat Panel Displays versus Projectors in Education

by Len Scrogan

The education world took notice recently when a blog headline startled us with the warning: “Study: Over Half of Students Unable to Read Content Displayed on 70-inch Flat Panel.” That’s particularly alarming, since most …

Tags:display technology| Education| Projection Screens| Projectors| Vol 23 - Issue 21

White Paper Looks at Signage in the Classroom

by Tom Allen

Mvix has released a whitepaper examining the use of digital signage in US education; specifically the ‘Kindergarten-to-12-year-old’, or K-12, segment. The paper looks at the student-teacher dynamic and how technology can aid it, especially …

Tags:Digital Signage| Education| Large Display Monitor| USA| Vol 23 - Issue 20

Samsung Brings VR to V&A

by Tom Allen

In association with the Victoria and Albert (V&A) Museum in the UK, Samsung has launched its Digital Classroom events at the venue, beginning with a VR-themed session. It marks the beginning of the V&A’s …

Tags:Back Panel| Education| Mobile Display Monitor| Samsung| Training| UK (United Kingdom)| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 19

NComputing Brings Windows to Chrome

by Tom Allen

NComputing’s new Chromebook, the CX110, features the ability to run Windows programs on the Chrome OS. When used with vSpace Server and the vSpace Client for Chromebook (downloadable from the Chrome store), users will …

Tags:Applications| Chrome| Chromebooks| Education| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| USA| Vol 23 - Issue 19| Windows

Lenovo’s Low-Cost Rugged Laptops are for Education

by Tom Allen

Lenovo has announced two new laptops for the K-12 education sector, at its annual Accelerate Partner Forum. The N23 and N42 boast rugged features like reinforced ports, strong hinges, a spill-proof keyboard and anti-peel …

Tags:Chromebooks| Education| Large Display Monitor| Lenovo| Mobile Display Monitor| Notebooks| Vol 23 - Issue 18

Resolving Ed-Tech Procurement Challenges

by Len Scrogan

The predictive education bazaar that we know as SXSWedu was held this year in Austin, Texas from March 7-10. The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival is a part of the SouthbySouthwest family of conferences, fostering …

Tags:display technology| Education| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Opinion| Vol 23 - Issue 17

VR @ SXSWedu: The BAD News about VR in Education

by Len Scrogan

At the recent SXSWedu conference, over 6,000 international attendees, exhibitors, thought leaders, and other innovators in the education space gathered in Austin to get a glimpse of the future of innovation in schooling. In …

Tags:Education| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 17

BenQ’s MW883UST is Education Solution

by Tom Allen

BenQ’s MW883UST projector is an interactive UST model for education, first shown at BETT this year and now launched in Europe. The projector uses a DLP chip, and can throw a 78″ image from …

Tags:BenQ| DLP Projectors| Education| Interactive Tables| Large Display Monitor| UST Projectors| Vol 23 - Issue 14

Procurement Controversy Swells at SXSWedu

by Len Scrogan

News flash! Scandal! Bombshell drops! Vendor conspiracy revealed! One of the themes emerging from the recent SXSWedu conference—evidenced in two sold out sessions—involved rethinking procurement practices in education. In one particular session entitled “Begging …

Tags:Education| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| tablets| USA| Vol 23 - Issue 12

VR @ SXSWedu: The Good News about VR in Education

by Len Scrogan

The predictive education bazaar that we know as SXSWedu was held this year in Austin, Texas from March 7-10. The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival is a part of the SouthbySouthwest family of conferences, fostering …

Tags:3D Content Creation| Education| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 15

Scanning the Horizon at SXSWedu

by Len Scrogan

My purpose in today’s article is to conduct a speedy reconnoiter of some happenings in the area of technology in the predictive education bazaar that we know as SXSWedu. The SXSWedu® Conference & Festival …

Tags:display technology| Education| Virtual Reality| Vol 23 - Issue 13

Her Majesty The Queen Experiences Samsung Digital Classroom

by Isaac Oburu

A Samsung Digital Classroom in London, United Kingdom, recently received a visit from some highly prestigious guests. Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Prince of Wales marked the 40th anniversary of The Prince’s …

Tags:Education| Samsung| UK (United Kingdom)