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1 3 Thursday, February 6, 2020 EdTech Show Daily Hanwha Techwin Introduces New Eco-Friendly Baby Monitor Hanwha Techwin (formerly Samsung Techwin) debuted the Wisenet BabyView Eco PT wireless video baby monitor – the latest in its line of consumer video moni- toring and home surveillance products. The BabyView Eco PT includes an energy efficient mode for power conservation and has a camera that allows users to pan up to 295 degrees and tilt up to 110 degrees for a full range of visibility in any room of the home where children are present. "Hanwha Techwin is committed to providing home security products that effortlessly enable people to keep an eye on their homes and children," said Richard Simone, Hanwha Techwin America Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "The BabyView Eco PT is the newest addition to our line of video baby monitors, helping people keep their babies even safer with low-power consumption and a full range of vision control." Parents can now keep a closer eye on their children thanks to the remote-con- trol pan and tilt function of the new BabyView Eco PT camera. Especially useful for babies who have begun to crawl or inquisitive toddlers who love to explore, the BabyView Eco PT allows parents to maneuver the camera vertical- ly and horizontally to get a better view of the surrounding area. The BabyView Eco PT lets parents create a more energy efficient and envi- ronmentally friendly home for their chil- dren with its energy-saving Eco mode. While the device does come with VOX mode as well, the Eco mode gives users another way to further con- serve power. When in Eco mode, the monitor only wakes up when the camera detects sound, extending the monitor's battery life. Each user can set their own sound sensitivity level. In addition, the monitor and camera connect by only using radio frequency signals every two seconds, ensuring lower radia- tion in the baby's room. The color 4.3" LCD touchscreen monitor display provides clear, real-time video with at least six hours of battery life. The BabyView Eco PT also has a long-range radio frequency of 900 feet within line of sight, giving parents the freedom to do what they need to around the house without losing contact with their baby. It supports up to four cameras, and features multiple viewing modes: single, sequence and multi-camera view. The BabyView Eco PT is equipped with a room tempera- ture sensor, allowing parents to keep an eye on the temperature of the baby's room through the monitor. In addition, the cam- era has a built-in microphone and high-quality speaker for two-way talk. The device comes pre-programmed with four lullabies and three types of white noise to soothe the baby and help them fall asleep. Additionally, it's equipped with night vision capabilities up to 16 feet to produce clear images in low-light or dark conditions, using built- in non-visible infrared LED lights. Pricing and availability of the new BabyView Eco PT will be announced soon. Visit www.wisenetlife.com for more infor- mation. Reduce Teacher Sick Days & Increase Test Scores at the Same Time Today's classrooms are built for many things, but proper acoustics is not among them. While flat walls and linoleum floors are ideal for motiva- tional posters and low construction costs, they are horrific for sound projec- tion. Additionally, background noise in the classroom can feature a relentless onslaught of air conditioners, whirring computers, squeaking desks and sounds from the outdoors. This can have great consequences for student success. The Journal of Urban Health reported that 8- and 9-year-old students who experience higher ambient noise levels in the classroom perform sig- nificantly worse on standardized tests, after controlling for socioeconomic back- ground. Other studies have shown similar results. These superfluous acoustics and background noises also impact teachers as they battle to talk above the noise. Adults, who rely on context to intuit missed words, require a signal-to-noise ratio of around over 6 decibels, mean- ing a speaker's voice has to be about 50 percent louder than ambient noise for comprehension. In contrast, children, who lack this ability to fill in the blank, need the sound to be 300 percent loud- er. Additionally, because sound dis- perses over distance, some studies sug- gest a teacher needs to speak at a level of 83 decibels to provide the proper signal-to-noise ratio for students in the back row. That's about as loud as a garbage disposal. As you can imagine, this level of volume is unhealthy. According to one study in the Journal of Voice, teachers are 32 times more likely to be plagued with voice problems than any other voice-dependent occupation. Possible fixes include the installation of sound-dampening materials, such as carpets, or attempts to lower ambient noise, such as requests that grounds maintenance happen during week- ends. But a more effective (and less expensive) solution is sound-enhance- ment which spreads a teacher's voice evenly, meaning there is no difference in volume between the front and back of the room. Additionally, the sound is distrib- uted mechanically so the instructor can speak at a conversational level. Not only is this more pleasant for students to hear, it also is much healthier for the teacher's voice. The result? 2003 study shows the Stanford Achievement Test scores of stu- dents in amplified classrooms were 10 to 15 percent higher than students in unam- plified classrooms. Studies have also linked sound amplification with improved student behavior, motivation and general engagement in class- room activities. Sound enhancement is better for teachers too: In 1996, the Dubuque Community School District reported that teachers in classrooms with sound enhance- ment averaged just 19 sick days per year due to voice, jaw or throat prob- lems, compared to 52 sick days per year in classrooms without sound enhance- ment. Imagine – if a school is paying less for substitute teachers, sound enhance- ment refunds itself. So yes, it is possible for test scores to go up and teacher sick days to go down. It's one of the few examples where you can have your cake and eat it too. Visit www.buyqball.com to learn why Leslie Fisher, over 8,000 classrooms and 150,000 students trust the Qball for sound enhancement in the classroom. For more information, go to www.buyqball.com. 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 stan- dards, 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 materials to ensure you receive the safest, highest- 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 worth- while scholastic investment. Uncomplicated Set-Up StarLab's dome, available in 5-, 6- or 7-meter sizes, fits conveniently into its rolling storage bag. In addition to its storage bag, StarLab comes equipped with curricula, a tablet, a high- resolution projector and a super-quiet blower. All components are lightweight yet durably constructed to withstand usage in K12 environments. 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.