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EdTech Show Daily 2 1 Thursday, February 8, 2018 Taking a modern-day approach to learning, the company builds virtual learning and training experiences for K- 20 educational programs, commercial businesses, healthcare and governmental programs. By creating intricate processes and recreating them virtually for an inter- active, safe learning environment, Vizitech solves the biggest conundrum of the social education tools outpacing the traditional ones. "Today, there exists a disparity between the understanding lev- els of different students. While some stu- dents are quick learners, others are unable to read at the same pace," explains Rodeheaver. "The processes and teaching modalities provided through our 3D and virtual technologies have been tested in a myriad of areas and professions and have improved learning capabilities, and the students' standard test scores by as much as 33 percent," said Rodeheaver. Creating a virtual reality desktop with 3D glasses and a stylus that enables users to interact with a vir- tual object or environment, the firm's zSpace is an engaging and exciting technical solution used in several career development and health care programs. "This tool provides a deeper and more complete view of complex ideas and concepts for subjects such as biology or history and offers an interactive plat- form to experience advertisements or articles in magazines," points out Rodeheaver. By developing creative solutions for everyday complexities, Vizitech's key to success is to merge solid business tactics with a creative team. "While most firms focus on just augmented reality images, Vizitech (Cont'd. from p. 1) we at Vizitech build hardware, software, custom content and live filming to create comprehensive and effective content," says Rodeheaver. The company's 3DAV Rover – a portable 3D theater system – projects videos, images and interactive lessons into the classroom, offering top- notch, customized new content for an engaging experience. As textbooks fade away and the need to create an exciting learning experience becomes crucial, Rover not only helps teachers immerse their stu- dents into a 3D learning environment but also guarantees a stable, simplified and a highly interactive learning expe- rience. As a case in point, in a universi- ty in Kentucky, Vizitech replaced a high percentage of their cadaver lab with virtual people through zSpaces provided by Vizitech USA. Vizitech's virtual reality solution helped the optometry school reduce the number of cadavers, curb the amount of refrigera- tion, storage and chemicals, thereby saving a significant amount each year. "This is a combination of education and industrial methodology," Rodeheaver explains. Strongly believ- ing that "content is king," General Rodeheaver is on a mission to drive Vizitech to be a leader in the content development arena. Furthermore, the firm will continue to create novel prod- ucts to simplify lives through virtual reality. "We have a plan, focus and an imagination that will help us stay ahead of the competition. We just have to steer the business to be able to support this revolutionary development in edu- cation," he concludes. For more information, stop by booth #2111 or go to www.vizitechusa.com. Today, Aeries ® Student Information System is a market leader, currently sup- porting more than 600 school districts and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and supports more than 2.8 million stu- dents at more than 4,000 school sites. Aeries Software takes pride in being known as a family-run business that is a leader in the marketplace. ESD: What products does Aeries Software provide to schools? BL: Aeries Software brings a complete ecosystem of tools that benefit both school operation and classroom manage- ment. Aeries SIS and Portals provides state and federal mandated school man- agement information and processes with easy to use browser-based access for quick access to critical information for educators, parents and students. This includes a fully comprehensive, fully integrated Gradebook. Aeries Online Enrollment allows parents to quickly start the easy-to-use process of enrolling a new student. Aeries Analytics Dashboards & Early Warning System provides an unlim- ited number of customizable and action- able dashboards with drill-down capabili- ties to be shared. This system also includes a robust Early Warning System to alert educators regarding students who are at-risk before it is too late. Configurable indicators and thresholds utilizes the entire student information data warehouse, such as attendance, disci- pline, grade book grade status, report cards, programs, etc., providing a true multi-measurement of student success. Aeries Software also provides Aeries Emergency App, designed to provide school and district administrators unteth- ered access to student information when they need it the most. Finally, Aeries Software provides Aeries Communication Package, an innovative parent communication system enabling parents to select how they are notified – via email, text, in-app messaging and tra- ditional phone notifications. Teachers, students and parents are also enabled with a safe and collaborative communication environment, all within the Aeries portals. Aeries Software (Cont'd. from p. 1) ESD: How important is educational sys- tem interoperability, and what responsi- bility should student information systems have in the process? BL: Educational interoperability is extremely important in today's dynamic educational landscape. With so many dif- ferent educational systems being offered, every SIS has an obligation to its cus- tomers to truly allow its SIS to coexist with other systems. Interoperability gives educators the capability to push and pull student data with a single click. In addi- tion to digital data integration, advanced interoperability can provide single sign- on (SSO) that reduces IT (Help Desk) account management costs, improves compliance and security capabilities and improves teacher efficiency in the enhanced products. True interoperability, which we provide, gives our customers the flexibility to select products capable of meeting their needs and allowing for the creation of a powerful educational environment that benefits administrators, teachers and parents, but most important- ly, millions of students. ESD: Where do you believe your indus- try is heading, and what role do you fore- see your company playing? BL: Student Information Systems will continue to adapt and innovate based on new technologies available and requirements dictated to school dis- tricts. Aeries SIS will continue to be at the forefront of this trend by focusing on open sharing of student information to both third party products through an Open API and to parents and students through mobile apps with push notifi- cations that instantly deliver the stu- dent's current status in multiple key areas. Additionally, Aeries will contin- ue to develop and maintain easy-to-use classroom tools for educators with greater access to student data. Aeries Software remains committed to being a leader in the student information sys- tem industry. Visit Aeries Software at booth #1529. For more information, go to www.aerie s.com, call 888.487.7555 or email sales@aeries.com. sequences. Technology that anticipates needs, rather than reacting when called upon, will win the hearts of consumers. Better yet, technology that can be forgotten is the very best scenario, according to our recent conversations with consumers on smart home technolo- gy. Physically and psychologically unob- trusive devices allow the household to operate in a focused and balanced man- ner, free of technological complication. Four out of five of Scripps Networks Interactive Under One Roof panel mem- bers agree that "making my home con- venient for daily tasks" is a benefit that smart home technology offers. (Under One Roof is an internet-based community hosted by Scripps Networks Interactive that includes approximately 20,000 U.S. residents ages 18-64. The community is comprised of a national sample of con- sumers who are "lifestyle enthusiasts," recruited based on their interest in the home, food and travel categories. The community is not intended to be represen- tative of the U.S. general population.) Household resets are key opportuni- ties to integrate new technology at home. Life stage transitions like moving to a new home, bringing a baby into the household or having an elderly parent move in help consumers justify smart home technology upgrades and new pur- chases. Each of these "resets" is an opportunity to grow an individual's IoT and build systems that not only work Technology in the Home (Cont'd. from p. 1) hard to keep the household running at maximum efficiency, but also enhance the emotional satisfaction gained from our homes. There is a slow simmer on investing in technology for the kitchen. It may be that we like to go analog in the kitchen and create with our own hands. Consumers view kitchen- and bath-relat- ed technology as "nice-to-have," but not a top priority. These devices haven't proven their value yet in terms of money, time and countertop space, but they have the potential to deliver big on the biggest challenge – delivering efficiency that ultimately contributes to our emotional satisfaction at home. Since friends and family are the No. 1 resource for smart home technology recommendations, a gift of a smart home product feels like a personal endorsement. When products are received as a gift, con- sumers can easily get over the hump of owning, installing and using technology in the home. A gifted smart home tech product acts as a gateway to curating a house full of technology that launches the homeowner into a well-run life. Frustrations arise when technology disengages individuals, or their loved ones, from each other. Camouflaging and enabling seamless flow of technology in the home guarantees we can maximize the sense of connection through minimiz- ing technological distractions. For more information, go to www.scripps networksinteractive.com. knowledgeable and experienced product design team, this system provides an advanced feature set not found in conven- tional weather stations. Each sensor was created with a specific function in mind and to sustain a long battery life, while withstanding the elements of Mother Nature. Considering that the sensors all have sleek, modern designs, their function was not sacrificed. The wind speed sensor was made so that debris and snow can eas- ily slide off, and features easily replace- able wind cups. The self-emptying rain bucket has a large opening and level indi- cator to ensure the optimal set up and accuracy, and the temperature and humid- La Crosse (Cont'd. from p. 16) ity sensor has a design new to La Crosse Technology that allows it to be hung or freestanding with the battery compartment on the front for easy accessibility. Aside from the sleek designs and user friendly features, La Crosse Technology incorpo- rated a high quality antenna, transmitting at 915 MHz, allowing for outstanding per- formance in signal reception so each sen- sor can transmit up to 400 feet. The new connected Remote Monitoring Professional Weather Station is a must-have for any home or office, bringing your weather to the palm of your hand anytime, anywhere. For more information, go to www .lacrossetechnology.com.