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EdTech Show Daily Monday, June 26, 2017 8 A REVOLUTIONARY DOCUMENT CAMERA: ELMO MX-1 VISUAL PRESENTER The MX-1 Visual Presenter is the world's first true 4K document camera. The SuperSpeed USB 3.0 port allows for full HD video at up to 60 fps; there is no more delay of movement under the cam- era. For more output options, pair your MX-1 with the optional Connect Box. The Connect Box adds connectivity options for HDMI and RGB based dis- plays. True 4K The MX-1 is the first true 4K document camera on the market. Along with a spe- cially crafted lens, the MX-1 will give you top quality 4K image at up to 30 fps. USB 3.0 In order to simplify the camera, the MX- 1 is powered via Super Speed USB 3.0. The Super Speed USB 3.0 port allows for viewing of full HD video at up to 60 fps or true 4K video at up to 30 fps. Experience real time video with no delay of objects under the camera. Thinnest in the World At only 0.7 inches thick, the MX-1 Visual Presenter is the thinnest visual presenter in the world. Weighing in at only 1.04 pounds, the MX-1 is com- pletely portable and easy to transport. Take it with you and present anywhere. Flexible The MX-1 is designed to twist, bend and fold in every which way, making the MX-1 the most flexible docu- ment camera in the ELMO line up. The MX-1 can fold up smaller than an envelope for easy transportation. This fea- ture allows MX-1 to be used as your 4K Web conference cam- era as well. Connect Box Pair your MX-1 with the ELMO Connect Box. The Connect Box gives you an HDMI and RGB output for more versa- tility with your camera. For more information, go to www.elmousa.com or stop by booth #618. GIVE YOUR STUDENTS 21ST CENTURY JOB OPPORTUNITIES The amazing modular Airblock drone not only flies but also operates on land and water when it is assembled as a hover- craft, and it is safe for indoor use. Middle school students learn aerodynamics and hydrodynamics principles with this drone. It is just one of the many kits available from Exploring Robotics which provide hands-on skills that lead to 21st century jobs. Robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) are revolutionizing our world, and the technicians and engineers who under- stand them are in high demand. IoT is not only creating Smart devices for home systems, but is also redefining industrial control systems, traffic systems, health systems, self-driving vehicles and many others; almost every industry will soon be affected. Exploring Robotics uses fun robots to teach the computer languages, microcontrollers and electronics that are the basic job skills in IoT engineering. Parents and students are aware of these high paying careers, so your courses will fill up fast with this program! The Exploring Robotics IoT and Mobile Robotics Pathway provides skills that prepare students to become the tech- nicians, engineers and coders who are creating and supporting Smart devices. The path begins in elementary school with smart Cubelets, Dash and Ozobot robots that are controlled with Blockly and Scratch graphical languages. In middle school, students invent with littleBits and GrovePi Raspberry Pi invention kits, fly the AirBlock Drone and control Scribbler – a robot that draws, dances and does the Hokey-Pokey. The middle and high school courses provide the background skills needed to pursue STEM careers by focusing not only on robots, but also the coding lan- guages most often used in IoT systems: Basic, Python and C. Students also learn the fundamentals of electronics with var- ious kits and these microcontrollers: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ATmega, Propeller and Basic Stamp. Students learn about Smart devices and engineer- ing design with invention kits and building proto- types using 3D printers. They advance to a humanoid robot with 18 smart motors and a securi- ty robot with grippers, cameras and laser guidance system. These robots mimic the features of those used in warehouses, fac- tories, security, hospitals and NASA. Students gain foundational math, science and engineering knowledge and skills for 21st century jobs. Teachers are not alone in implementing these courses, but are assisted with self-paced online curriculum, professional development and support. For more information, stop by booth #1662, visit www.exploringrobots.com or call 760.650.2687. TOP FIVE UNEXPECTED BENEFITS OF ROBOTICS IN THE CLASSROOM By Aaron Maurer, Instructional Coach at Bettendorf Middle School and LEGO ® Education Ambassador I've seen firsthand how robotics in the classroom teaches students 21st-century skills in a fun and engaging way, and watched as my students learned valuable skills beyond the STEM curriculum. 1. Robotics is a launch pad for students to realize their passions. Through the process of building a robot, students explore different learning path- ways. It's amazing to watch students' passions grow in subjects they never knew they would love. You can watch these students build their own learning pathways because robotics offers them an open platform to decide where they go with their experimentations. 2. A strong robotics curriculum creates leaders. When students assemble robots in the classroom, their different strengths begin to shine. Some students verbally bring ideas to life. Others lead behind the scenes by coding, performing technical tasks or ensuring the team stays on task. They learn to communicate as a team to craft the best result. The ability to come together as different leader types and utilize their per- sonal strengths will be essential, no matter what profession they pursue. 3. Robotics teaches students to com- municate across different platforms. My classroom has a 5-foot robot named Twitch with its own Twitter account (@BMS_Theory). The students update Twitter with what we're working on in class. In addition to coding, robotics can also show them how to send a tweet, write a blog post or respond to a company online. They learn to com- municate across different technology platforms, understand various audi- ences and craft effective messages. 4. Robotics leads to community involvement. Teaching robotics in the classroom can create a sense of community within the classroom that expands to the outside community. I've had students present their robots at our local art museums and technology fairs. The students take own- ership and pride over the presentation because it is their show and their product, and they begin to see robotics as more than a project for a grade, but rather as a tool that can inspire others. 5. Robotics teaches essential teamwork skills. Robotics teaches STEM skills that are essential for inspiring tomorrow's engi- neers. Not all of my students are going to work in science and math-related fields, but the teamwork and com- munication skills learned through robotics are ones they will use beyond the classroom no matter what field they pursue. When stu- dents work in groups, they quickly see that technical skills, such as coding, are very important. However, their robot won't move if they don't know how to collaborate with oth- ers and communicate their ideas. Through robotics, students learn more than how to code; they learn skills in leadership, community involvement and how to communicate across different technology platforms. Overall, robotics allows students to work as a team while discovering their passions, which posi- tions them for success beyond their school years. For more information, go to www.lego education.com, call 800.362.4308, email orders@legoeducation.us or stop by booth #1818. STUDENTS STUDY AND LEARN LIVE WITH ITPROTV ITProTV, founded in 2013 and headquar- tered in Gainesville, Florida, gives stu- dents the ability to learn wherever they are. With lessons streamed live every day, stu- dents can watch from a desktop, tablet, smartphone or via their dedicated Apple TV or Roku channels. Those wanting excellent Information Technology (IT) training find that ITProTV offers cus- tomers an affordable subscription-based training that keeps them up-to-date through access to a constantly expanding course library. 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