How to set up the ideal hybrid classroom without starting from scratch
Moderated by Kevin Hogan, eSchool News, Editor-at-Large
Many educators are investigating hybrid learning and some have begun experimenting – piecing together disjointed components, ultimately leaving them frustrated. There is no single solution that covers the diverse needs of each school. The landscape for hybrid solutions is vast, but Samsung and its partners can help your school to adapt and scale a hybrid learning environment that delivers the student engagement results your district expects.
Samsung, a global technology leader, provides a diverse portfolio of technologies including smart signage, interactive displays, direct view LED, and monitors to support school’s communication with students, faculty, and parents. When combined with Boxlight, a leading provider of instructional technology and or solutions like Cisco WebEx and Logitech cameras, Samsung is delivering the manageable solution you need.
Join experts from Samsung and Boxlight to learn how to set up the ideal hybrid classroom without starting from scratch. Take hybrid learner engagement to the next level. Are you ready?
Meet Your Speakers
Ed Lydon National Sales Director, Samsung Speaker Bio
Ed Lydon National Sales Director, Samsung
Ed Lydon, National Sales Director, brings 30+ years of Information Technology leadership experience. Ed leads the visual display team for Samsung Electronics. Ed’s team specializes in Education in the Public Sector spanning the United States and U.S. Territories. Ed is passionate about education and the use of technology to engage students, improve their comprehension by interactivity, and aiding the delivery of learning outcomes.
Mario DiAntonio Director of Strategic Alliances, Samsung Speaker Bio
Mario DiAntonio Director of Strategic Alliances, Samsung
Mario DiAntonio, Director of Strategic Alliances, has 20+ years of experience leading innovative teams for technology companies. Mario’s team is responsible for strategic partnerships which produce Enterprise solutions for Education, Government, Retail, Live Events, Sports, and Healthcare. Leveraging lessons learned from successes across other markets, Mario’s team is helping Educators improve student outcomes, address challenging shifts in the Education model, and protect students and faculty.
Dan Deem VP of Sales; Platforms & Services, Boxlight Speaker Bio
Dan Deem VP of Sales; Platforms & Services, Boxlight
Dan has been in the EdTech market for 30 years. He has had the opportunity to work at some marquee organizations that granted him the ability to serve K12 and HiEd customers across the globe. He has held key leadership positions at several of these companies, including Oracle, Apple, Promethean, SAM Labs and most recently Head of US Education at Panasonic. Dan is driven to serve the education market and ensure our students receive the skills needed to help them compete in the global job market. He is also a combat veteran with 6 years of service in the US Navy and resides in the Tampa, Florida area.
Michael Smith Head of Global Strategic Alliances, Samsung Speaker Bio
Michael Smith Head of Global Strategic Alliances, Samsung
Michael Smith is the Head of Global Strategic Alliances for Samsung Electronics America (SEA) Display Division. In this role he is the crucial link for Samsung’s business interests in Enterprise Display driving Global large-scale partnerships with major content, hardware, and software companies.
Prior to joining Samsung, Michael was the National Sales Manager for Sony Electronics where he was responsible for the strategic sales planning of Sony’s Home Audio/Video Business. His efforts provided the bridge between US-based sales/marketing executive teams and within the Sony organization in Japan building alignment and consensus for mutually beneficial business wins. Michael developed and executed balanced sales strategies which expanded distribution while managing channel conflict and driving record market share gains.
