Rendell to cut grants to enhance technology
In the ongoing state budget battle, Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell has agreed to drop all funding for the four-year-old Classrooms for the Future grant program, which pumped nearly $1.2 million into Luzerne County public schools last year to provide training, computers and other high-tech equipment, the Times Leader reports.
Project seeks to measure ed tech’s value
An ambitious new research project aims to revolutionize education by showing that well-implemented technology initiatives can save states money after an initial investment.
Key words: school technology implementation, school budgets, education, technology, Hayes Connection, Greaves Group, Project RED
LEDs light up InfoComm 2009
School administrators, teachers, and professors were among thousands at the InfoComm audio-video conference in Orlando June 15-19, where technology vendors unveiled the latest in digital signage hardware and software and LED projectors that could prove energy and cost efficient.
Key words: InfoComm, audio-visual, LED projectors, digital signage, Orlando, education, technology
InfoComm 2009: Acoustics and Audio
Aurora Multimedia’s V-Tune Pro HD reportedly will be valuable to schools and campuses looking for a tuning solution that would broadcast pre-set or spur-of-the-moment announcements or alerts to an entire…
InfoComm 2009: Cables, Connectors, and Accessories
Belkin’s booth was highlighted by the high-resolution CAT5e extenders that allow schools and universities to manage point-to-point audiovisual connections between content management systems and public displays. The variety of Belkin…
InfoComm 2009: Displays, Monitors, and Digital Signage
Black Box joined dozens of companies in unveiling new digital signage technology at InfoComm. The company introduced the iCompel, which allows schools to combine video with scrolling text, photos, and…
InfoComm 2009: Document Cameras and Digital Presenters
Ken-A-Vision highlighted its line of durable, flexible Video Flex microscopes, which were displayed in a variety of new, bright colors and can be hooked up to TVs and computers so…
InfoComm 2009: Intercom and Communication Systems
Extron Electronics introduced InfoComm attendees to the new TouchLink, a touchpanel control system designed to handle control needs of rooms with single displays, several displays, or video conferencing. The TouchLink…
InfoComm 2009: Media Capture, Storage, and Streaming Systems
Serif’s GraphicsPad tablet could prove valuable to educators hoping to incorporate graphics and other multimedia options into class projects and presentations. The GraphicsPad–a cordless and battery-free device–comes with an interactive…
InfoComm 2009: Networking Solutions
Adtec Digital products have adopted zero-configuration network technology that allows campus and school IT officials to access a simple table showing any device that announces itself on the local network….