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EdTech Show Daily 2 5 Thursday, February 8, 2018 room needs while maintaining the quality that makes them a global leader in educa- tion technology. The ELMO TT series has become the most recognized document camera, with more than a million cameras sold in the U.S. and innumerable accolades in recognition of its comprehensive features and industry-leading performance. The TT-X1 and TT-L1 are successors to the TT-12iD, one of the most popular docu- ment cameras both in ELMO's product lineup as well as across the document camera market as a whole. Designed with both the user and audi- ence in mind, the TT-X1 and TT-L1 improve upon the TT-12iD's build with a sleeker and thinner body that reduces visual obstruction between the audience and the presentation display. The TT-X1 and TT-L1 also come with a uniquely designed base plate that gives the docu- ment camera extra support and acts as an optional anti-theft bracket, all while main- ELMO (Cont'd. from p. 1) taining the camera's smaller footprint. Equipped with a faster USB output as well as RGB & HDMI output, the TT- X1 and TT-L1 capture images and record videos with an ELMO application soft- ware EIT, in Full HD up to 30FPS. Each camera comes equipped with a 96x zoom (12x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom) that allows users to discover the finest details of items placed under the lens. With a flexible structure, capable of rotating and bending in many directions, users can position the camera in the per- fect angle for image capture. The TT-X1 model additionally comes with a built-in Wi-Fi connection (Point to Point), allowing for wireless transmission of HD video to stream to a Windows- based computer or mobile device. Be one of the first to see the TT-X1 and TT-L1 in action at booth #1435 dur- ing TCEA 2018. For more information, go to www.elmousa.com, call 516.401.1400 or stop by booth #1435. Our multiple award-winning free digital content management system, MackinVIA™, provides districts, schools, students and libraries with free digital reader apps for a variety of mobile devices and desktop computers, along with free content to start. MackinVIA has been recognized by Tech & Learning as a 2015, 2016 and 2017 ISTE Conference Best in Show Winner and is a 2015, 2016 and 2017 recipient of its Award of Excellence as an outstanding technology education product. MackinVIA also won a Platinum Award from Modern Library Awards in 2017 and 2018. These achievements are validation of the effort Mackin has put into making a superior product for users in education. We also have a free funding source for schools and libraries called MackinFunds. Hundreds of schools uti- lize this free program because it is a has- sle-free, online donation program that allows schools to collect donations and spend 100 percent of the proceeds on any print or digital resource Mackin sells. ESD: What trends are you seeing in the library and classroom market? RH: Today's school library market is presently enduring the largest paradigm shift it has experienced since the intro- duction of the stand-alone online auto- mated catalog. K-12 school libraries are being challenged to remain relevant in a world that is quickly transforming into a digital platform and I believe that this is the very biggest opportunity ever for school libraries and professional school librarians to showcase their importance and relevancy within the educational process. Teacher-Librarians must seize the moment and take the lead as purvey- Mackin (Cont'd. from p. 1) ors of knowledge and vital information sources and resources that will serve to accelerate and increase the ability of every classroom teacher and administra- tor to improve and enhance learning. ESD: How do you view your role as an educational resource vendor in today's market? RH: Our role is more crucial than ever as we provide schools and libraries with the most economical and versatile resources they need. Mackin has taken that involve- ment a step further with the formation of the Transform Your School Library (TYSL) Movement. We have assembled an accomplished board of professionals who are fully engaged in providing sup- port to librarians focused on transitioning their library to meet the educational chal- lenges of today and the future. Librarians looking for support and information can learn more at www.mackintysl.com. ESD: In addition to visiting the Mackin booth, how can people learn more about your company? RH: People can visit our website at www.mackin.com for information about Mackin and all of our amazing divisions, or contact us online to start a live chat. We can also be found on Twitter, @Mackin_Talk and @MackinVIA, Instagram @MackinLibrary and on Facebook (Mackin Educational Resources). For addi- tional questions, email us at mackin@mackin.com, or call us at 800.245.9540. Every phone call is always answered in person – 24 hours a day, every day – and we pride ourselves on the fact that here, true customer service still exists. For more information, go to www. mackin.com or stop by booth #1155. 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 classrooms, and share their per- sonal and professional journeys on the Genius Plaza platform. Students can take an entire lesson around an individual Learning Champion. The company offers comprehensive lessons and virtual reality teaching content in both English and Spanish. 360-degree video and virtual reality lessons come with an associated Genius Plaza (Cont'd. from p. 1) eBook, printable worksheet, online assessment and sit-down interview 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, bridg- ing the gap of access to high profile pro- fessionals 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 #1925 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. feedback within seconds. For each sub- mitted essay, students receive a score for each trait based on a six-trait rubric, spe- cific suggested improvements and rec- ommended tutorials. In addition to the automated feed- back it gives students, PEG Writing allows teachers to make comments and suggestions for specific improvements. Teachers can make inline essay sugges- tions using a sticky notes feature, write messages with more general suggestions, or they take advantage of the textual evi- dence and content accuracy suggestion and scoring fields, which complement the automatic six-trait feedback. Students can also work together using the PEG Writing's peer review feature, reviewing each other's work to identify specific areas of improvement. Two other important components of Formative Assessment are address- ing learning gaps and reassessment. PEG Writing helps address these with PEG Writing (Cont'd. from p. 4) its engaging, interactive tutorials and by allowing students to revise essays up to 99 times. Using the tutorials, applying feedback and revising as many times as needed gives students maximum opportunity to attain maxi- mum results. PEG Writing is backed by the coun- try's most researched and most award- winning scoring engine, Project Essay Grade. Updates to the system are per- formed on a regular basis to ensure that the feedback students receive is accurate and consistent. Students can depend on PEG Writing to give them clear, direct and dependable feedback and practice. Teachers can depend on PEG Writing to make it easier to incorporate timely, specific and consistent feedback in their assignments while giving stu- dents more opportunity to practice writing. For more information, visit PEG Writing at booth #1820. lifetime warranty and the ability to deliv- er a large quantity of carts in a very short time – six weeks," said Cedrick Canty, Assistant Director in the Office of Information Systems and Support at CMS. "Black Box provided us with the best value: a high-quality, well-built charging cart that is extremely afford- able. It meets our needs for storage, charging, security and safety." Result: 1,300 Carts in Six Weeks, Plus 500 More Black Box kept its commitment to CMS's quick turnaround schedule. Black Box worked hand-in-hand with Applied Data Technologies (ADT) for procure- ment management, configuration and deployment services for the carts. Black Box delivered 1,300 standard Success Story (Cont'd. from p. 4) charging carts in June and July, and then another 500 carts during the school year. "We consider Black Box a key ven- dor partner. They delivered more than 1,300 carts in less than six weeks with zero defects," said Will Howey, Deployment Manager at Applied Data Technologies. Howey added, "Every charging cart was delivered on time and in mint condition." The ADT team also prepared the charging carts to support CMS needs. "The cable management system on the carts allowed us to wire each cart in under 30 minutes," added Howey. "From my experience, that's two to three times faster than other cart manu- facturers." See the carts at booth #509, go to www.blackbox.com/carts or call 877.877.2269.