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E d Te c h S h o w D a i l y 1 9 T h u r s d a y, F e b r u a r y 4 , 2 0 1 6 EXTRON STREAMING PRODUCTS DELIVER HIGH QUALITY AV OVER IP NETWORKS Many schools are implementing systems that enable them to stream lectures, course content, events and other AV information over their IP network. In many cases, IP streaming of audiovisual content offers significant advantages over traditional coax in terms of flexibil- ity, scalability and cost of deployment. Common applications for AV streaming include: lecture capture and video-on-demand; campus-wide distribu- tion of student news, CATV or DVD con- tent; overflow presentation of athletic, theater, graduation and special events; and digital signage. Extron Streaming Products Extron offers a comprehensive set of hardware and software products that use standards-based H.264 compression to record MP4 media files and deliver live video and audio over dedicated, shared use or public IP networks. The SMP 351 is a high performance streaming and recording processor for capturing and distributing AV sources and presentations as live streaming or recorded media. With up to five input connections, the SMP 351 allows users to create high-impact lectures and presenta- tions by combining two high resolution signals, a background image and metadata into dynamic layouts for live delivery or replay on demand. Requiring no licensing fees, the SMP 351 has a low cost of ownership making it a flexi- ble, cost-effective solution for live streaming, lecture capture, flipped class- room and distance learning applications. The SMD 101 and SMD 202 are compact, high performance H.264 decoders that create complete end-to-end streaming systems when used with Extron encoders. Both units provide advanced signal processing, scaling and aspect ratio management that supply high quality signals to AV displays. In addition to live stream decoding, the SMD 202 also offers the flexibility to play back media files from internal memory, a removable SD memory card or a locally con- nected USB storage device. Entwine EMP is a tight- ly-integrated end-to-end soft- ware solution that facilitates the capture, management and playback of media files from meetings, lectures and other live events. Current, previously recorded or archived media files can be added to Entwine EMP, making everything accessible from a single point. Entwine catalogs and opti- mizes content and makes it accessible to viewers through a customizable user portal or through an LMS – Learning Management System. For more information, visit booth #1733, go to www.extronclassroom.com or call 800.633.9876. WHAT'S ON YOUR TECHNOLOGY WISH LIST? OKI Data Americas offers a broad and award-winning portfolio of high-value but affordable printing solutions for school districts to help students, teachers and administrators succeed. Ever-tight- ening budgets can be a challenge; how- ever, OKI has the ability to help schools save money by monitoring, tracking and controlling output, including defining who can print in color and what gets printed on which devices. PaperCut MF™ is a software solu- tion which helps academic institutions save money on excess and unauthorized printing by creating a secure and confi- dential environment. The software also helps schools account for – and recoup the costs of – printing, copying, scanning and faxing. Moreover, select devices are supported by COREFIDO – OKI's indus- try-leading, free five year extended war- ranty program (terms and conditions apply), offering additional cost savings and peace of mind. Research shows that teachers spend at least 35 percent of their time on grading papers and on administrative tasks. With the Remark© Test Grading Solution – compatible with all OKI multifunction devices – educators have access to a quick and simple bubble testing solution that allows more time to focus on teaching. Check the technologies below that you think would benefit your school and enhance your students' learning experi- ence, and bring this list to an OKI educa- tion specialist at booth #1247 to learn more. My Wish List Print from your iPad ® or other mobile devices: increase print flex- ibility by printing docu- ments from a smartphone, tablet or laptop – wherever and whenever you need them. User-friendly tools to monitor and control printer usage: educators and administrators control who can print and what can be printed. This makes printing more cost- effective by reducing overall print out- put costs while providing secure access to printing. Easily manage classroom testing processes: print the exact number of bub- ble sheet tests you need on demand, grade the tests instantaneously, print reports in minutes and even scan docu- ments to specific classroom folders. Cost-effective and convenient color printing of specialty materials: print pro- fessional-looking color materials in- house that would otherwise be purchased from a commercial printer such as posters, announcements, invitations and parent materials. Free educational materials: a school com- munications pack DVD offers a unique way to bring learning to life. Educators can print a variety of instruc- tional banners in color (e.g., Periodic Table, Food Pyramid, Human Body). Visit booth #1247 to discover which OKI products best meet your school's printing needs. With products and solu- tions such as the School Communications Pack, MotionPrint and PaperCut MF, you can enhance your stu- dents' learning experience, while main- taining a budget and controlling your out- put. For more information, visit booth #1247. Ask about OKI's COREFIDO five-year warranty program and you will receive a $20 Target gift card, while supplies last. MACKIN SPEARHEADS 'TRANSFORM YOUR SCHOOL LIBRARY' MOVEMENT Transforming Your School Library is the first step towards moving students, edu- cators and education firmly into the future. The transformation of America's school libraries will take many forms, shapes and creative turns but what is most certain is that change is surely on the way. The goal at Mackin is to be totally proactive on behalf of every school librarian and every school library program as they engage and continue the necessary transformation of their profes- sional roles and the roles of their school libraries to meet the emerging education- al challenges. In response, Mackin has created the Transform Your School Library Movement, or TYSL, a forum where like-minded educators who are excited about the transformation of school libraries can have an arena to work with- in and help to secure the future of school libraries and school librarianship. This new undertaking, spearheaded by Mackin, is truly essential to the future of the school library and the educational process. Thought leaders throughout the nation know that the school library must change and truly transform to provide the level of service that will be required to enhance the future of K-12 education and the student experience. The transformation of your library may be subtle or it may be dras- tic, but it is a transition that surely will be. The TYSL Movement will not only seek to expand knowledge but encour- age conversation and dialog that will inspire creativity. The revolution has begun and as a result, Mackin has encountered numerous schools and school libraries that have already embraced and executed game-changing directions that serve to benefit the student as well as the teacher. In addition, Mackin will continually seek out the drivers of change and the agents of transformation for you and your school. It may be a simple or complex facelift or a complete redesign and restructuring, but it will seek to organize and present the very best ideas and prac- tices for your consideration on its TYSL movement blog and website. The student of the 21st century requires and often demands 21st century skills. The school library can be this re-energized repository of communication, collabora- tion and technological creativity and should continue to be a welcoming place, free of stresses or restrictions for learn- ing. It should be reborn as a magnet for students of all ages. The TYSL Movement will surely mean different things to students, staff and parents, but mostly it must foster change, learning and growth in the new school library world. If you are excited, interested or even curious about the trans- formation of your school library, please join Mackin as it encourages, supports and embraces the TYSL Movement. For more information, visit booth #311. PERSONALIZED LEARNING THROUGH MASTERY Personalized Learning is new to many, but for some it has been the foundation of their educational model. COMPRE- HEND™ was founded eight years ago with a goal of building curriculum that addressed the unique needs of each stu- dent. COMPREHEND called it "mas- tery-based." It is a philosophy of devel- oping a customized educational model that is student-centric, that ensures con- tent mastery and addressed the individual needs of each student. This model allowed the student to progress through their educational experience at a pace based on comprehension and content mastery. Many of the designers of COM- PREHEND are educational trailblazers who have employed this educational phi- losophy for more than 30 years. For them, building online curriculum that uti- lized this educational model was exciting – it took mastery to the next level. Personalized Learning is identifying the individual needs of the student Continued on Page 32