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EdTech Show Daily 1 7 Wednesday, February 6, 2019 it to make better purchasing decisions!" A leader in providing single sign- on and class rostering solutions for K– 12 and higher education, ClassLink has a range of sign-in options that fur- ther reduce barriers to effective tech- nology utilization, including QR codes, facial recognition and remote login. Jackson is impressed with ClassLink QuickCards, a QR code that empowers their youngest learners with instant access to their learning applica- ClassLink (Cont'd. from p. 1) tions without typing a username or password. The pace of ClassLink adoptions continues to accelerate in districts like Cypress-Fairbanks ISD across Texas and around the country. ClassLink Launchpad is now the preferred single sign-on platform for thousands of schools and districts around the world. Learn more about ClassLink at booth #1644. After the show, visit www.classlink .com, email info@classlink.com or call 888.963.7550. new tablet-based Pilot X, we furthered our commitment to enabling the Classroom of the Future, granting greater freedom and affordability in the class- room." The Pilot X portable and fully inte- grated wireless digital teaching station offers similar functionality and connec- tivity options as the award-winning Pilot 3. It features budget-friendly 13-inch 10- point-touch tablet that allows teachers to work from the digital podium, or to pick up the tablet to take advantage of student collaboration opportunities as they arise. The classroom solution also features a 13MP 4K document camera and a rechargeable battery pack. The podium's wireless HDMI transmitter beams con- tent to any interactive flat panel, projec- tor or TV in resolutions up to 4K. With HoverCam (Cont'd. from p. 1) no dangling cords and cables, the room is kept neat and students are kept safe from tripping hazards. The tablet's built-in microphone captures the audio from classroom lessons, and with HoverCam's ClassFusion software, it enables interac- tive whiteboarding, annotation and desk- top marking and lesson recording. With ClassFusion, students don't have to worry about missing out on critical infor- mation in class. All notes, annotations, video and audio of every lesson are cap- tured perfectly in real-time for student to access anywhere, anytime and from any device or browser – making it the ideal solution for remote learning and study sessions. For more information, go to www .thehovercam.com, call 858.750.3499, email sales@hovercam.com or stop by booth #1673. CS: It started with our kids – we bought them JIMU robots for Christmas. I have a background in computer electronics engineering, and JIMUs were so superior to other robots in terms of their techno- logical sophistication and usability. When we decided to start an after- school robotics program to teach robotics and coding, we went looking for UBTECH's education solutions. ESD: What do you like about the UKITs? CS: As a small organization, we don't have the time or resources to create a cur- riculum for all our courses. The UKITs are exciting because they come with their own high-quality STEM curriculum. While there are other robotics kits out there, the price points are high and the curriculum, if they have any at all, is static. UKITs are affordable, higher quality and the materi- als evolve as students grow their skills. ESD: How can after-school programs support more equitable STEM learning opportunities? CS: It's about early exposure – leveling the playing field by giving younger kids in public schools access to robotics and Code4Bots (Cont'd. from p. 1) engineering education. Parents under- stand the need for it, and they want STEM education for their children as early as possible, so we need to create more opportunities. Elementary students who go through programs like Code4Bots are better prepared to take advantage of mid- dle and high school opportunities. ESD: What are your plans for the future? CS: We're opening up a learning center in early 2019, and we plan to add more classes and expand our curriculum. Our hope is to be able to provide robotics and coding education opportunities to kids from pre-K through high school. For robotics, we'll start as young as preschool-aged children, who can begin by working with gears. We think the UKIT Beginner, which was built for ele- mentary students, can extend to younger children, because it's a robotics system that includes all the parts and have a downloadable curriculum. For middle schoolers and high schoolers, we're going with JIMUs and UKIT Intermediates, enabling kids to start coding with Scratch Jr, Scratch, Blockly, Java, Raspberry Pi and other languages. For more information, visit www.ubtecheducation.com. virtual reality experiences, which trans- port students to the work locations of inspiring Learning Champions™. These original videos are nested in the compa- ny's award-winning teaching platform, making Career Day any day on Genius Plaza. Educators and students can select from an array of STEAM professions to read eBooks, learn associated vocabulary and immerse within the profession of their choice in English and Spanish. Learning Champions are as diverse as the students in your classrooms, and share their per- sonal and professional journeys on the Genius Plaza platform. Students can take an entire lesson around an individual Learning Champion. The company offers comprehensive lessons and virtual reality teaching content in both English and Spanish. 360-degree video and virtual reality lessons come with an associated eBook, printable worksheet, online assess- ment and sit-down interview with each professional. When students observe, for them- selves, the day-to-day work and technolog- Genius Plaza (Cont'd. from p. 1) ical processes of various STEAM careers through 360-degree virtual reality experi- ences, they make gains in their depth of knowledge on the plethora of options for their own futures, and educators see greater engagement and participation. This unique tour teaches learners a combination of spo- ken and simulated information, inside vir- tual learning experience. Genius Plaza is leading the way with STEAM career con- tent, bridging the gap of access to high pro- file professionals and specialized careers. Students will dream as far as their imaginations will allow. With 360-degree video and virtual reality career content their aspirations are primed for explo- ration, in full view. To learn more about Genius Plaza, visit booth #1189, where the company will be giving away virtual reality headsets and more. After the show, visit www.genius plaza.com. Inquire about an annual subscription or 30-day trials at info@geniusplaza.com, or follow the company on social media at www .facebook.com/geniusplaza and Twitter, Instagram and YouTube @GeniusPlaza. StarLab a Hit with Students, Parents & Teachers Think you can't impress your students with technology anymore? Think again. A portable planetarium from StarLab ® is a unique, immersive and interactive learning tool that helps students of all ages discover just how exciting learning can be. "This is awesome!" is the typical response from students about StarLab, as their eyes light up with increased under- standing of the world around them. What more could an educator ask for? Optimized Visuals StarLab is designed not only to educate but to engage today's digitally-inclined students. Kids at all grade levels are cap- tivated by StarLab's high-resolution images and full-screen AV environment. StarLab's completely immersive 360-degree digital display is unlike any- thing students can access on a personal tablet or laptop, or even at school with a traditional projection screen. The dome's plush gray interior surface absorbs bright light, preventing image glare and wash- out, making it ideal for digital projec- tions. Enhanced Lessons This versatile learning tool will be used again and again across multiple grade levels, subjects and lessons. StarLab's wealth of pre-planned curricula – provid- ed in user-friendly software designed with educators in mind – elevates learn- ing about astronomy, history, earth sci- ences, mythology and more to an entirely new level that makes students want to learn more. Guaranteed Compliance Teachers and parents can have confi- dence in the science education their kids receive with StarLab. It comes with hands-on exercises and activities developed by science edu- cators to enhance student learning. Lesson plans, designed to meet all current state and national curriculum standards, are provided in a clear step-by-step format. StarLab portable planetariums are engi- neered and constructed in Yulee, Florida using flame-retardant, kid-tested materi- als to ensure you receive the safest, high- est-quality dome available. Simplified Funding School administrators are often chal- lenged to equip teachers with the tools necessary to fully engage today's stu- dents. StarLab is an educational invest- ment that pays for itself by opening doors to learning that can't be experienced any other way. Students and teachers alike will want to enjoy StarLab for years to come. With its wide range of uses – travel through the universe, explore the earth's topography, study hurricanes with real-time data from the National Weather Service website – students will be engaged and inspired time and again, making StarLab a worthwhile scholastic investment. Uncomplicated Set-Up StarLab's dome, available in 5-, 6- or 7-meter sizes, fits conve- niently into its rolling storage bag. In addition to its storage bag, StarLab comes equipped with cur- ricula, a tablet, a high-resolution projec- tor and a super-quiet blower. All compo- nents are lightweight yet durably con- structed to withstand usage in K12 envi- ronments. The dome easily inflates or deflates in under 30 minutes, making set-up and tear-down a snap. The easy-access door and built-in directional interior lighting make entering and exiting StarLab has- sle-free. Experienced Support Whatever your questions, StarLab's high- ly knowledgeable staff can assist you. StarLab also comes with helpful step-by- step instructions and how-to videos. For more information, visit www .starlab.com.