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EdTech Show Daily Friday, January 26, 2018 6 FileWave Manages Deployment of 8000+ iPads to East Allen County Schools Envision the daunting responsibility of distributing 8,000-plus iPads to thou- sands of students at five high schools within a five-day time frame. Each iPad must be encoded with individual student names and ID numbers to ensure that they have access to the correct software and files for their scheduled classes. This was the task conquered by the IT staff at East Allen County Schools (EACS) – one of the largest distributions of iPads in the Midwest. The IT department realized the dis- tribution process was just the beginning. It was imperative that EACS have a pow- erful solution in place to manage all the applications and files that would be deployed to the 8,000-plus devices daily. EACS found the answer they were looking for by partnering with FileWave. They worked with the IT staff every step of the way. The FileWave team was on- site to ensure the smooth distribution of the 8,000-plus iPads to students and teachers, as well as providing the solu- tion necessary to deploy, update and maintain the wide variety of software, apps and files required by each individual student and teacher at EACS. Located in the southeastern section of Fort Wayne, the East Allen County School district is one of the largest in Indiana, including 11 elementary schools and seven secondary schools. William Diehl, the Director of Accountability and Technology at EACS, knew managing today's tech- nology for a district this size would be a monumental project. He and his staff reviewed many classroom models, both 1:1 and BYOD. They decided on a blended learning style that combined traditional class- room learning with current technology, which allowed stu- dents to access textbooks, lessons and examinations via iPads. To implement their plan, 8,000 iPads would need to be configured and associ- ated with each individual student and dis- tributed as efficiently as possible. Ben Byers, Systems Engineer, was entrusted with this task. "I monitored the FileWave server during the distribution and made sure all the iPads were registered correct- ly. With FileWave's support, everything went smoothly...exceptionally well. They flew engineers in to make sure there were no last-minute issues at the distribution and later, they were able to remote in and kept us going." The successful distribution was the result of months of planning, collabo- rating and optimiz- ing EACS hard- ware. Once the iPads were in the hands of the stu- dents and teachers, Byers' responsibilities included deploy- ing and updating the innumerable apps that were utilized every day. "With FileWave, we're able to push out a ver- sion of the app and when there's an update, you download it and FileWave will notify the iPad that there is an update to the program. With a curricu- lum that is constantly changing, the ability to push something out at a moment's notice is a big, big feature." East Allen County Schools have made a huge investment in their future with 8000-plus iPads, and there's no looking back. For more information, go to booth #1223, visit www.filewave.com or call 888.FileWave. TSSI Facilitates Effective Management of Returned Goods Technology Solutions & Services, Inc., (TSSI), headquartered in San Bernardino, California and founded in 1999, is an R2- certified, full-service, reverse-logistics company specializing in remanufacturing solutions for consumer electronics, IT and mobility markets. The company provides economical cosmetic and functional refurbishment solutions in the Americas, within close proximity of client core mar- kets in the U.S. TSSI's strategic locations provide clients with a fast return-to-mar- ket advantage. TSSI provides a host of customized services specifically designed to manage refurbished products through to final disposition. These services include screening, testing, repair, data collection and reporting, as well as envi- ronmentally friendly disposal practices. The U.S. based company has two large production facilities just across the border in Mexico. By focusing labor- intensive operations in Mexico, TSSI provides clients with high quality, low cost labor very close to core resale mar- kets in the U.S. In addition to low costs, clients receive finished goods more quickly because the product never goes overseas. The entire process is quite sim- ple. Clients only interact with locations in California and Texas. TSSI partners with manufacturers, retailers and distributors in order to help them effectively manage returned goods. From a returned asset management per- spective, the mobile industry seems to be where the PC industry was over 20 years ago. Since TSSI has already experienced the evolution of asset management in its own PC group and manages returned assets for brands such as HP and Lenovo, the company is able to offer knowledge that brings mobility partners that same maturity more quickly, thus optimizing the financial recovery associated with this type of goods. TSSI brings exceptional value to its clients because its services are designed to maximize recovery on goods that many people perceive as undesirable. These negatively perceived goods can be, poten- tially, positive and tangible assets on a company ledger. TSSI's services can be separated out or bundled together on an as-needed basis to suit the unique require- ments of each individual client. Some clients only require broken glass LCD/LCM service while others may want whole phone refurbishment, kitting and fulfillment services. As product returns continue to have an increasing impact on a client's bottom line, clients are faced with a growing need to maximize rev- enues from returned goods. TSSI strives to proactively provide clients with rev- enue-maximizing solutions to their unique asset recovery needs. For more information, visit www.tssius.com. Trinseo Performance Plastics Takes Technology Products to Market As consumer technologies evolve, prod- uct developers and designers need to con- sider materials that they may not have considered in the past. Plastics have emerged as an important solution to vari- ous new-product challenges in that they enable properties such as portability, durability and appealing aesthetics while allowing additional characteristics such as biocompatibility, ignition and chemi- cal resistance, and/or various degrees of transparency. Trinseo, a global manufac- turer and compounder of performance plastics, has been helping customers find just the right solution. According to Trinseo material sci- entists, ideally, plastics should be select- ed upfront, when an application is being designed. It is important at an early stage to gain an understanding of how a Continued on Page 11 Genius Plaza Innovates Educational Content through Immersive 360-Degree Video Virtual Reality 360-degree video is an impactful tool for storytelling, learning and making con- nections. Wvhen wearing a virtual reality headset, the viewer becomes fully immersed within a real-time environ- ment, gaining the ability to view their surroundings in their entirety. Currently, this technology is most prominently used in journalism and filmmaking, to show a fuller scope of experiences. Virtual reali- ty's power rests in its inherently organic design; the medium uses the same spatial views we are accustomed to when view- ing our world. This technology elevates learning and brings content to life. 360- degree video and virtual reality content allow educators an illustrious new tool to give context, build understanding and entice students to engage with curricula. "Genius Plaza believes that technol- ogy has a pivotal role to play in democra- tizing education," says Ana Roca Castro, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Genius Plaza. Through this emerging medium, the company has created and curated 360-degree virtual reality experi- ences, which transport students to the work locations of inspiring Learning Champions™. These original videos are nested in the company'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 class- rooms, and share their personal and professional journeys on the Genius Plaza platform. Students can take an entire les- son around an individual Learning Champion. The com- pany 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 assessment and sit-down inter- view with each professional. When students observe, for them- selves, the day-to-day work and techno- logical processes of various STEAM careers through the 360-degree virtual reality experiences, they make gains in their depth of knowledge on the plethora of options for their own futures, and edu- cators see greater engagement and partic- ipation. This unique tour teaches learners a combination of spoken and simulated information, inside a virtual learning experience. Genius Plaza is leading the way with STEAM career content, bridging the gap of access to high profile professionals and specialized careers. Students will dream as far as their imag- inations 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 #2535 where the company is giving away virtual reality headsets, Kindles and more. After the show, visit www.geniusplaza.com. To inquire about an annual subscription or 30 day trials, email info@geniusplaza.com. Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/genius plaza and on Twitter, Instagram and Youtube @GeniusPlaza.