Is the display technology in your school not making the grade?

Enter NEC’s $25,000 technology makeover contest and your school could move to the head of the class with high-tech display products.

Between now and February 28, 2011, schools can submit their technology-deficient classroom video to NEC for consideration. The top 5 will be chosen and then posted online for public voting. The winner of $25,000 in NEC display products will be awarded in April.

To be eligible, schools must be registered with NEC’s Star Student program. Not a member? Visit www.necstarstudent.com today!

A hearty congratulations to our friends at InFocus. Their InFocus 3916 projector received a Head of the Class award from Scholastic. The InFocus 3916 and the iPad were the only two of thousands of classroom gadgets to “have the potential to radically change the way students learn and teachers teach.”

Wow!

From Scholastic:

The InFocus 3916 is a projector that can make digital interactivity simple, straight-forward and inexpensive. Forget about getting and calibrating a projector and interactive board because it’s all in the IN3916. The result is a $1,400 projector that can save a school as much as $750 per room because a smart board is no longer needed. Almost like magic, it can turn any screen or wall into an interactive one.

The secret to its success is the projector’s wireless wand. It can be used to draw on the screen, tapping items or even controlling them from afar. On top of pinpoint control and the inclusion of WizTeach software, the projector has an excellent control panel, can double as a class-wide public address system and comes with a school-friendly 5-year warranty. In other words, it’s just what’s needed to turn any room into a digital classroom.

ClassroomMagic makes high-tech education easy and affordable. To take advantage of our spectacular savings on the InFocus 3916 and other classroom technology, call (866) 559-6454.

Hitachi recently came by to show off their new WT-1 wireless tablet. This lightweight interactive tablet is a perfect solution for educators.

Intuitive and easy to use, the Hitachi WT-1 allows you to interact with your audience as you present and edit Word Docs and PowerPoint Presentations. No more presentations spent chained to the computer or laptop!

The Hitachi WT-1 was designed to allow a more natural way of communicating your thoughts. With the WT-1, you can quickly and easily write notes, mark up digital documents and videos, make quick sketches, and sign your name.

Compact and portable, the WT-1‘s design allows you to present up to 30 feet away from the computer. The easily accessible function keys on the top of the tablet provide quick access to software shortcuts that minimize dependence on the keyboard for uninterrupted work sessions.

Now you can mark up Word documents, videos and PowerPoint presentations with digital ink. Then save your notes and recall them later when you regroup with the class or your team. Genius!

Hitachi WT-1 specs

• Up to 16 hours of wireless operation
• Recharge battery via USB/AC adapter
• Wireless pen, 2 customizable buttons
• Multiple pairing up to 7 devices
• 16 software shortcut buttons
• Built-in LCD indicator panel
• 2.4G Radio Frequency connection
• Includes StarBoard Software

ClassroomMagic makes high-tech education easy and affordable. To take advantage of our spectacular savings on the Hitachi WT-1 wireless tablet and other classroom technology, call (866) 559-6454.