isgonaihed LEASING OF AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN SCHOOLS ON THE RISE Over the last 18 months, there’s been a significant increase in AV related equipment leasing in schools, says Jan Paterson Head of Education at locally based flexicommercial NZ (formerly Equico). “In particular, schools have been rolling out interactive and touch screen technology, hall and performance space upgrades, displays, TVs and video walls and refreshing projectors. The rationale is to support a project-based approach to acquisition across school sites, to get the right technology for the school’s environment and create a budget and replacement plan for managing this important function in our schools.
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“We’ve also seen an increase in leasing of office and support staff equipment, mobile phones, library, and school loaner ICT resources. “The benefits to the budget and managing the age and disposal of technology can be significant for schools and kura. Flexicommercial has a range of options available. We are independent to the supply of equipment, schools choose their own preferred supplier or we can offer suggestions. I would be happy to discuss a school’s requirements and outline what we can do, so they can see the benefits they would receive by choosing to lease.”
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For more information contact Jan Paterson 021 554 001 and jan.paterson@flexicommercial.com or go to flexicommercial.com to learn more.
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themindlab.com Do you worry about breaching copyright when accessing resources to use in your teaching? What if copyright licensing was centrally funded by the Government, thus permanently enabling teachers to use any material without the fear of the consequences of copyright infringement? ETV thinks that should be the case and has set up the ‘School Copyright Licensing Initiative’. It’s asking for your help to help convince the Government to take this step by signing its petition. Find out more on pages 14 and 19.
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DISPLAY BUNDLE OFFER FROM CANON If you’re getting interactive screens for your school, Canon has a very special offer you may be interested in. Purchase an Infocus 65-inch Interactive Panel from the company and choose between a free Yealink Room Cast Frances Valintine, CEO & or Denon DHT-S216 Soundbar (valued upLab to $530). Founder of The Mind Installation and training are included. Don’t delay. The offer ends 30 April, 2022. For more information see page 17 or go to canon.co.nz/ business/interactive-display-bundle. Alternatively, contact a Canon Education Specialist on 0800 222 666. Learn how Finlayson Park School is finding new ways to communicate through Canon solutions in ‘Inspiring students to engage passionately’ on page 17.
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