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EdTech Show Daily 2 9 Monday, June 25, 2018 Do I Need to Refresh? Motivated students thirst for knowledge, their success often based on keeping their minds stimulated. Young learners are easily bored, but the latest technology magnifies their investment in their stud- ies and drives them to explore and maxi- mize their potential. Troxell's 1:1 mobile programs help make certain each of your students' edu- cational goals are met. It understands that no school or district has unlimited funds, so it has streamlined its programs to help stretch budgets and tailor your needs to our product's best functions. Whether you are doing end of year auditing or general inventory control, now is the time to plan for upcoming courses and the next semester. Chrome and Windows-powered devices get high grades for ease of use and functionality. In fact, although Chromebooks account for more than half the mobile devices shipped to schools, both share more in common than ever before. Check Out the Similarities Chromebooks and Windows devices are now competitively priced starting under $200, need no separate security software and take less than 10 seconds on average to boot. Both platforms are perfect for classrooms and multiuser assignments since they utilize cloud storage, which offers multiple-device access to docu- ments. Assignment documents are easily uploaded to Google Docs or Microsoft Troxell (Cont'd. from p. 1) One Drive where students gain access from their own personal devices after leaving the classroom. What are the Differences? One major difference is Windows devices offer ample local storage on internal hard drives as well as opportuni- ties for cloud-based storage. Data, stu- dent identity and malware protection are top concerns with Windows IT execu- tives and Windows is the No. 1 operating system chosen by schools. Local IT support may be required for Windows to connect devices and download apps, but when done, Windows will be compatible with in- classroom technologies such as printers, projectors and cameras. The devices can help students prepare for Windows-dom- inated business environments in their future while growing alongside the stu- dents as their curricular needs evolve. The devices are also robust enough to power STEM applications, such as CAD/CAM and multimedia. Windows enables students and teachers to work concurrently on docu- ments in the same classroom or class- rooms across the globe. Windows devices enable students and teachers to download almost unlimited content with a single keystroke. As Chromebooks and Windows con- tinue to evolve, call Troxell to make sure your students have the necessary tools to excel. For more information visit www.troxell solutions.com, or call 855.TROXELL. Makerspace community. 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 their 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 pur- veyors of knowledge and vital informa- Mackin (Cont'd. from p. 1) tion sources and resources that will serve to accelerate and increase the ability of every classroom teacher and administrator 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 involvement 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 support to librarians focused on transitioning their library to meet the educational challenges of today and the future. Librarians look- ing 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 additional 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 serv- ice still exists. For more information, stop by booth #1938. weight and once properly calibrated, it turns a regular whiteboard into a fully functional interactive solution. School districts looking to upgrade their existing classrooms already equipped with a pro- jector should definitely consider using it." The MimioFrame touch board kit also includes the award-winning MimioStudio™ classroom software, which connects all Boxlight products, so using them in conjunction with the MimioFrame touch board kit is quick and easy. MimioStudio software allows edu- cators to create interactive lessons and collaborative activities, as well as the ability to import existing lesson plans Boxlight (Cont'd. from p. 4) from other interactive software plat- forms. What's more, it enables teachers to perform real-time formative assess- ments. The kit also includes three free connections with the MimioMobile™ collaboration and assessment app, so Apple or Android mobile devices can be used to control the touch board from any- where in the classroom. You can experience the MimioFrame touch board kit, as well as all the other Boxlight whole-class, collaborative, STEM and assessment solutions, at this year's ISTE conference at booth #1910. For more information, go to www .boxlight.com/mimioframe or stop by booth #1910. Nevertheless, both commercial and indi- vidual users found themselves in need of durable labels displaying company branding and contact information. While most printing and labeling industries shied away from difficult and small quantity printing, Anchor Graphics embraced this advancement in society and accepted the new challenge. Fast-forward 25 years and Anchor Graphics Labels & More currently serves as one of the nation's leading solutions providers for the cellular industry, septic and property management field. Offering, but not limited to: IMEI labels, LDI/water evident labels, lens tapes, wraps, manuals, gaskets and more. Anchor Graphics' current owner, Leslie Goolsby, has walked in conjunc- tion with the company – growing up alongside it. She has molded the funda- mentals of family into the work environ- Anchor Graphics (Cont'd. from p. 1) ment and takes immense pride in the rela- tionship shared between her employees and customers. From the hardships of owning a small business to watching it succeed and thrive, Leslie Goolsby's Christian beliefs inform her company's vision. This upcoming new year, Anchor Graphics has once again integrated both print and digital mediums into production. A new e-commerce website will fully serve the property management field, making it simple, convenient and more accessible for customers to place an order. Since 1984, Anchor Graphics Labels & More has evolved along society, set- ting the example of how a company should interact with its clients. Serving the nation with a servant's heart, Anchor Graphics is truly The Rare Breed. For more information, go to www.anchor graphics.com or call 972.422.4300. Amazon and to K12 schools. The demand is so high that it collected over 1,000 positive reviews within a year. Now we have cases for all popular brands, such as Acer, ASUS, Apple, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Toshiba, etc. iPearl Inc. now offers cases for 200-plus popular laptop models on the market, and are releasing more than 40 new models every year. iPearl Inc.'s solutions provide the ideal always-on protection and reason- able price for schools. Given the average repair cost of $100 per laptop for a cracked screen, we can simply do the math and see that the investment on mCover cases pays for itself. iPearl Inc. offers free extended warranties for K12 schools and free school logo/mascot printing services with over nine colors. iPearl (Cont'd. from p. 4) Over the past five years, we have offered free trials for K12 school teach- ers by distributing at our booth or fulfill- ing requests over our website. We are proud to have helped over 5,000 schools to protect their students' laptops from damage. As 1:1 technology will be imple- mented in U.S K12 schools in a few years, iPearl Inc. will continue to offer a comprehensive line of accessories to minimize the repair cost for school laptop devices. iPearl Inc. is proud of being a BBB- accredited business with an A+ rating. iPearl Inc. also has over 40,000 reviews at Amazon.com, and many items have an "Amazon's Choice" badge. For more information, visit www.ipearl- inc.com, email k12@ipearl-inc.com or stop by booth #1786.