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28 Monday, June 24, 2013 NEW ADOBE OFFERINGS SUPPORT STUDENT AND EDUCATOR SUCCESS Known as a leading innovator and committed supporter of K-12 education, Adobe is attending the ISTE 2013 conference with even more enthusiasm than usual. Eager to discuss new Adobe offerings, helpful product experts and Adobe education leaders will be on hand throughout ISTE at Adobe booth 11113. They'll also conduct a full schedule of theater presentations. This year's added excitement comes on the heels of recent announcements introducing a new licensing program and new creative tools. Adobe believes it's all ideally suited for enhancing classroom creativity and the teaching of essential digital skills. With the new Adobe Education Enterprise Agreement (EEA), K-12 institutions now have an easy-to-manage licensing option that gives students and educators access to new versions of Adobe® Creative Cloud™ desktop applications. The term-based licensing program makes purchasing easier and allows for predictable budgeting under one annual agreement. With EEA, schools and districts can: foster creativity in teaching and learning with print, web, video, and mobile projects; help students develop essential digital communication skills; give students and educators the LEARNPAD: YOU CAN HAVE IT ALL, AND A TABLET FOR $299 By Christopher Klein, Director of Tablet Solutions, Educational Resources As you are moving ahead with your technology purchasing decisions, it is important to know that you are getting the biggest ROI for your spending. ROI is the industry term for "Return On Investment." This is a fancy way of saying that whatever you purchase has staying power and will continue to be a valuable tool for years to come in your classrooms and schools. The number one way that you can ensure that your purchases are investments rather than temporary fixes is to work with companies that understand your needs. Educational Resources has created the LearnPad Solution to help answer those needs for you, and realizes that the edu- cation market has much different needs than the consumer market. We build solutions involving the hardware, software, management, support, and professional development for classrooms, teachers and students. We do NOT spend a lot of time worrying about the best way to let people download seasons of television programming or how good the latest version of Temple Run works on our devices. Along with taking our 25+ years of experience in education and understanding your needs and designing for those needs (instead of building a tablet and making education change to fit the functionality of the tablet) the second big component of becoming an investment rather than a purchase is understanding what other factors are impacting educa- EASILY INTERACT WITH DIGITAL CONTENT WITH THE LINK EZ2 PEN Last year, Hitachi Solutions America introduced its newest addition to the StarBoard line of multi-touch interactive whiteboards: the LINK EZ2. Paired with your existing computer and projector, the LINK EZ2 transforms any projected image into an interactive touchscreen in just minutes. Now, Hitachi is offering a pen-driven model of the LINK EZ2, which simplifies setup even further, to have you up and running in your classroom in three easy steps: Step 1: Install Starboard software Included with the LINK EZ2 is StarBoard Software (SBS), a dynamic set of presentation building tools that are customizable for each user. You can install SBS using the installation disc that came with your product, or download it online. Step 2: Choose your projection surface Decide which surface you would like to transform into an interactive space and project your computer's desktop image onto your chosen surface using your existing projector. Whether you have a magnetic dry-erase whiteboard, non- TEACHSCAPE WINS TOP HONOR Teachscape, the leader in delivering Webbased professional learning content, innovative classroom observation and evaluation technologies, and expert services to improve teaching practice, was named the winner of the 2013 Association of Educational Publishers' (AEP) Golden Lamp Award. As one of the industry's most prestigious and long-standing honors, the Golden Lamp Award recognizes the bestof-the-best in educational publishing. The Teachscape Effectiveness Platform, a comprehensive, integrated online system for educators, received the honor in the Professional Development category. "We want to thank the Association of Educational Publishers for recognizing Teachscape with this honor and would like Ed Tech Show Daily tools they need to be more productive; and purchasing, simplify deployment, and version control. As always, Adobe is supplementing the new creative tools with free and affordable resources for getting the most out of the software in the classroom. Those resources―which can help teachers realize the full benefits of Creative Cloud tools―include curriculum materials and expertise at the online Adobe Education Exchange; on-site and online professional development; and entry- and expert-level certification programs. Adobe is confident that its products, programs, and resources can be used as important elements in meeting technology standards, supporting academic rigor, and promoting real-world proficiency. And Adobe cites the creative freedom that can be found when students get access to new tools for exploring, creating, and expressing themselves in today's digital world. Educators who want more information about EEA, Creative Cloud desktop apps, and Adobe Education Exchange curriculum resources should visit booth 11113. That's also where they can get information about Adobe giveaways that will occur during the theater sessions. tion right now. With the move towards PARCC and SmarterBalanced assessments coming down the road, it didn't make sense to build a 7" tablet. Educational Resources continues to stay abreast of the requirements for Common Core testing devices and continues to meet and exceed those requirements so you are able to leverage your spending dollars for years to come with the right purchase now. What about assessments outside of Common Core? We at Educational Resources understand that constant assessment is critical to making sure students understand the concepts and are progressing towards proficiency before the state tests even begin. We also understand that you may have already been doing training and professional development on a product to help with classroom assessment (clickers). With our open approach to the web, most major clicker solutions have an internet device option that the LearnPad works extremely well with. This means less training, less clutter (since you can do it all on the tablet) and no new proprietary system to learn for your teachers and one less item that your IT staff has to support. Finally, we understand that schools and teachers are worried about where the next generation of content is going. The LearnPad is able to read all of the current standards of ePub, eBook, PDF and even use Flash content seamlessly. No matter which direction your chosen textbook company goes, the LearnPad is poised to deliver. And oh yeah, did we mention at only $299 per device? magnetic whiteboard, or a plain wall, all you need is a flat surface to begin with. LINK EZ2 PEN with standard and wide format ultrashort throw projectors. This offers you the ability to customize your presentation space whether you are working in a large or small classroom. At prices starting around $749, Hitachi answers the call to supply low-cost interactive technology solutions for every classroom and any budget. Step 3: Attach your digitizer and use your interactive space Mount the sensor above the projection area and use the reflective pens to begin controlling your computer's desktop and applications. Launch StarBoard software to run calibration and discover how this interactive technology solution will help you teach and present more intuitively. For more information, visit booth 11113 at ISTE 2013. For more information, come see us in booth 9174 at ISTE. Introducing interactivity and annotation to your lessons is as easy as following these three steps. Have a new classroom and need a projector? No problem. Hitachi is now bundling the Stop by Hitachi StarBoard Booth #10238 for a chance to try out the allnew LINK EZ2 PEN and learn more about fantastic product offerings from Hitachi Solutions America. to also acknowledge our clients who have worked with us to make the Teachscape Effectiveness Platform what it is today," said Kathy Yates, chief executive officer of Teachscape. "The Golden Lamp Award validates our unique efforts to provide innovative and practical technology to increase teaching effectiveness and strengthen school leadership." The Teachscape Effectiveness Platform provides districts and states with tools for classroom observation and evalu- ation, professional learning, and talent management and supports the development of effective teaching practices throughout an educator's career. The platform is comprised of the Teachscape Focus, Teachscape Reflect, Teachscape Learn and Teachscape Advance systems. After conducting a rigorous evaluation process, AEP judges believe the Teachscape Effectiveness Platform can Continued on Page 34

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