2024 Spring K-12 Education Technology Solutions eBook

Map of Technology

As a companion to the Education Technology Solutions ebook, we’ve developed this visual tool – a pictorial representation of any typical education space and the technologies within each room. This will help your customer visualize how these products will fit into their space, how they can assist in the learning environment and allow improved opportunities to grant accessibility to all.

The spaces included are the Lobby & Front Office, Cafeteria, Hallway, Classroom, Auditorium, and Gymnasium. Click any room to get started. This will open up in a new webpage.

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Learning Amplified — The AVer AmpliWave in K-12 Classroom Environments

By AVer

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, technology continues to play a pivotal role in transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic learning environments. A prime example of this evolution is the AVer AmpliWave Audio System, a wireless audio amplification system designed to revolutionize the way students listen and learn in K-12 classrooms.

At the heart of the AmpliWave system is its user-friendly design, featuring a plug-n-play receiver, wall-mount speakers, and wireless microphones. This innovative audio solution empowers teachers to take command of their classrooms through the sheer power of their amplified voice. With a remarkable range of up to 60 feet, teachers can ensure that every student, regardless of their seating arrangement, hears clear and concise classroom instructions.

Accessibility is another critical aspect the AmpliWave addresses. By providing clear and amplified audio, the system benefits students with disabilities, especially those with hearing-related challenges. The technology ensures that every student, regardless of their abilities, can fully engage with the educational content being presented.

English Language Learners (ELL) face unique challenges in understanding instructional content when audio levels are uneven. The AmpliWave tackles this problem head-on, offering a solution that fosters better comprehension for students learning English as a second language.

The AmpliWave ensures that every student, regardless of their abilities, can fully engage with the educational content being presented.

One of the primary challenges the AmpliWave addresses is classroom management. The system allows teachers to permeate the classroom with their amplified voice without resorting to raising their voices or yelling. This not only maintains control over the class but also creates a more conducive and focused learning environment.

The AmpliWave stands out among other audio solutions for several reasons. Notably, it costs 50% less than competitors’ products while still delivering equal or superior technology. Its plug-andplay setup allows for quick and hassle-free installation, saving valuable instructional time. Furthermore, the AmpliWave boasts sound clarity, thanks to its anti-howling technology that eliminates distracting audio interference.

The AVer AmpliWave Audio System emerges as a game-changer in K-12 classrooms, addressing critical issues in classroom management, accessibility, and support for English Language Learners. By adopting the AmpliWave, educators can harness the power of amplified audio to drive academic achievement and create an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all students.

LG Education Solutions Can Create an Engaged, Flexible, and Individualized Learning Environment

By LG

The traditional four-walled classroom has been disrupted, and in its place, we discover a mixture of learning spaces that must consider individualized, asynchronous, and traditional learning styles. Such pivots in the learning environment require a more nuanced role for education technology - durable options, a diverse set of offerings that are interoperable with other technologies, and conducive to multiple modes of instruction.

It’s no surprise that today’s digital natives thrive on interactive and personalized learning experiences. LG provides product solutions that create immersive, engaging, and interactive learning environments that allow teachers to truly connect with students— from anywhere—while reducing IT support calls through flawless aftercare and lasting support.

LG Education Solutions are secure, provide easy integration, and keep a school running smoothly, all while supporting both asynchronous learning and traditional

teaching styles that enable Teachers and Students while freeing up IT.

Addressing the Needs of Students

Technology permeates students’ lives, and even the youngest are adept at using various digital devices. Using technology makes learning more engaging. It can spark interest by bringing subjects to life using interactive videos. Students can also learn at their own pace. It inspires endless creativity and collaboration for every student to succeed and facilitates opportunities for student choice and autonomy, collaboration between peers, and differentiated learning.

How Technology Addresses the Needs of Students

• Learning is Fun with Technology in the Classroom

• Prepares Students for the Future

• Helps Students Learn at Their Own Pace

• Connects with Students

Addressing the Needs of Teachers

In today’s blended or hybrid learning model, teachers rely on technology to provide them with the essentials needed to facilitate learning that’s engaging and equitable. The ability to deliver individualized teaching in synchronous and asynchronous environments opens new learning possibilities that are efficient and fun. The right edtech solution also makes course material creation and student grading and assessment easier. Technology can also transform classrooms by untethering teachers, allowing them to move around as they show a presentation and help individual students without losing control of video content.

How Technology Addresses The Needs of Teachers

• Provides Additional Educational Tools

• Helps Teachers Deliver Personalized Support

• Makes Grading and Assessment

More Efficient

• Increases Engagement

Addressing the Needs of School Administrators and IT Personnel

The ability to disseminate information is a key concern for administrators. A network of digital displays can efficiently accomplish this task by broadcasting news, events, alerts, directions, and campus rules. Brilliant, attention-getting displays can enhance branding and welcome students, staff, and guests. Ensuring the safety of everyone on campus is a top priority. In an emergency, a digital signage network can deliver critical

information without delay and provide necessary directions to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. These needs require solutions that are safe, secure, reliable, and easily managed on-site or remotely.

How Technology Addresses The Needs of School Administrators and IT Personnel

• Must Support Students and Faculty

• A Secure, Reliable Ecosystem

• On-Site and Remote IT Management

• Universal Compatibility

• High Degree of Service Responsiveness

How LG Addresses These Needs

LG Education Solutions understands the complexity of developing new educational experiences and the challenges of bringing new technology to an everchanging spectrum of circumstances. Establishing a reliable system that fits well into the existing school infrastructure is essential for utilization, growth, and ultimately the success of your edtech ecosystem.

LG Education Solutions is committed to providing solutions that add value to learning institutions and support edtech goals. Our product line includes endto-end services through cooperation with LG families and global business partners. Unlike other OEMs, we cover the technology needs of educational facilities from beginning to end, building the most efficient technology ecosystem that includes training, maintenance, and updates.

“...LG Education solutions are secure, provide easy integration, and keep a school running smoothly.”

A New Level of Classroom with LG CreateBoardTM

By LG

CreateBoard Lab Whiteboarding Software

LG CreateBoard Lab offers a variety of educational templates and teaching tools such as a ruler, table, and sticky notes, allowing for active engagement by students and enabling intuitive classes. Editing images and videos becomes easy with LG CreateBoard, and created resources can be easily shared with others through connected cloud drives.

Precise Touch

LG CreateBoard can simultaneously detect up to 40 points for multi-touch functionality. This creates a lifelike touch experience, helping students easily become accustomed and truly engage in classes. CreateBoard was designed to facilitate the organic engagement of students.*

* A max of 40 points are detected in the Windows environment, a max of 32 points are recognized in the Android environment, and up to 10 points can be recognized in the writing app.

QR Login for Easy Cloud Access

The QR code on the home screen reduces preparation time for class by enabling personal device verification. Users can run a variety of apps on the LG CreateBoard including Google Drive and OneDrive with just one QR verification without any additional login process. Once a lesson is finished, users can simply click the Logout button to disconnect.

Smart Viewing

The Smart Viewing feature of LG CreateBoard enables efficient teaching. Two or more materials can be displayed on the same screen simultaneously without having to repeat Alt-tab, making teaching more convenient and efficient. Two materials can be displayed side by side (multi window mode), or one material can be overlaid on the other one (picture-in-picture mode).*

* Multi window mode may not work for some apps, and picture-in-picture mode is available for the external source screen.

CreateBoard Share Wireless

Casting Solution

LG CreateBoard Share enables users to show up to 9 shared screens or a file on a screen in real-time when the LG CreateBoard Share app is installed on the device. *Also, files from the host can be easily sent to any devices connected to the LG CreateBoard Share app, and several quick controls by the host are available. Mobile /TabletDevice Website App.

* LG CreateBoard also supports app-less sharing for PC (via website) and mobile devices within the same network. For a more stable connection, we recommend the installation of a dedicated app (LG CreateBoard Share).

Easy Connection with USB Type-C

USB-C connectivity simplifies connections which enables charging, video, audio, touch and data transmission with just one cable.*

* USB Type-C cables are sold separately.

Amazing Sound

For students with hearing loss, powerful speakers canbe an essential tool for accessing classroom content. By ensuring that the audio is clear and easy to hear, teachers can ensure that content is more accessible to every student they can participate fully in classroom discussions and activities.

HDMI-out

Displaying content on a larger screen: An interactive display in a classroom is a great tool for sharing content with students. However, sometimes the display itself might not be large enough for everyone in the class to see clearly. In this case, an HDMI-out port allows the teacher to connect the display to a larger screen, such as a projector or a TV. This ensures that everyone in the class can see the content clearly and comfortably.

“Editing images and videos becomes easy with LG CreateBoard, and created resources can be easily shared with others.”

Bringing People Together

Advancing School Safety: Alyssa’s Law Compliance with Advanced Network Devices

By Advanced Network Devices

Alyssa’s Law is a crucial piece of legislation aimed at enhancing school safety in the United States. Named after Alyssa Alhadeff, one of the victims of the tragic Parkland school shooting in 2018, the law focuses on expediting emergency response procedures in schools.

The primary objective of Alyssa’s Law is to ensure a swift and efficient response to potential threats by requiring schools to install silent panic alarms connected directly to law enforcement agencies. These alarms are designed to alert authorities instantly in the event of an emergency, such as an active shooter situation.

By implementing Alyssa’s Law, legislators aim to minimize response time during critical incidents, allowing law enforcement to intervene more rapidly and potentially save lives. The law emphasizes the importance of preparedness and the need for a coordinated approach between schools and law enforcement agencies.

While the specifics of Alyssa’s Law may vary between states, its overarching goal remains consistent – to prioritize the safety of students and staff. As schools across the nation continue to grapple with the challenge of ensuring a secure environment, Alyssa’s Law stands as a significant step toward fortifying emergency response systems and fostering a safer learning environment for all.

Advanced Network Devices

(AND) stands out as a premier solution for enhancing school safety through its cutting-edge technological features and comprehensive approach. By integrating a range of advanced devices such as IP speakers, LED message boards, and synchronized clocks, AND offers a multifaceted system that can effectively

communicate crucial information during emergencies. These devices are strategically placed throughout school campuses, ensuring widespread coverage and timely dissemination of critical alerts in various situations, from weather emergencies to lockdown procedures. Moreover, AND’s systems are designed with userfriendly interfaces and intuitive controls, empowering school staff to quickly activate emergency protocols and communicate vital instructions to students and faculty, thereby minimizing response times and maximizing overall safety.

In addition to its emergency communication capabilities, Advanced Network Devices excels in enhancing day-to-day safety measures within educational environments. Through features like customizable scheduling and automated announcements, AND systems can streamline routine procedures such as class changes and school-wide announcements, reducing disruptions and promoting a more organized and secure campus environment. Furthermore, AND’s integration capabilities with existing security systems allow for seamless coordination between different safety protocols, creating a cohesive network that enhances overall situational awareness and responsiveness. With its robust infrastructure and versatile functionality, Advanced Network Devices emerges as an indispensable asset in safeguarding schools and ensuring the well-being of students, faculty, and staff alike.

Strengthening School Safety: Vigilar GSD Gunshot Detection Technology

By Advanced Network Devices

In today’s era, prioritizing the safety of students and staff in educational settings is imperative. With the alarming increase in school shootings, administrators are seeking advanced technology solutions to fortify their security measures. One notable solution gaining momentum is the integration of Vigilar by Advanced Network Devices (AND) with gunshot detection software.

This formidable combination offers a holistic approach to school safety, harnessing cutting-edge audio and visual communication technology alongside sophisticated gunshot detection algorithms.

Vigilar by Advanced Network Devices (AND) has emerged as a frontrunner in the realm of school safety solutions, offering a suite of innovative devices including IP speakers, LED message boards, synchronized clocks, and their flagship product, Vigilar. These devices are strategically deployed across school campuses, ensuring broad coverage for emergency communication.

When seamlessly integrated with gunshot detection software, such as ShotSpotter or Guardian Indoor Active Shooter Detection System, Vigilar becomes even more formidable. Gunshot detection software employs advanced acoustic sensors and artificial intelligence algorithms to swiftly identify and pinpoint the origin of gunfire within seconds. By immediately triggering alerts through Vigilar’s communication devices, school administrators, faculty, and law enforcement can rapidly respond to potential threats, reducing response times and potentially averting disasters.

“...a holistic approach to school safety...”

Keep Students and Staff Safe and Informed with Mass Notification

By Advanced Network Devices

Messaging

Take full advantage of the capabilities of HD IP Displays from Advanced Network Devices. Effectively reach a large group using multicolor text and graphics when sending noncritical and critical messaging and alerts. Get their attention with color-coded flashers and corresponding messaging.

use of a Call Button or Smart IP Button from Advanced Network Devices. With a simple button press, place a call and send a pre-recorded audio message to 911, through your VoIP/SIP provider. Play the message on repeat until the 911 dispatcher ends the call.

Severe Weather Alerting

As severe weather approaches, it often becomes a race against time to alert

In an emergency situation, the timely informing and directing of all to safety is critical. A mass notification system should be designed to reach everyone, in multiple ways at multiple places, as quickly and reliably as possible. IP endpoints from

Advanced Network Devices can deliver messages in numerous audio and visual formats thus assuring that all occupants, whether inside or outside a facility, can both see and hear critical messaging, in a timely manner.

Customize announcements, engage with photos, use maps to guide people through the facility, or most importantly, provide timely, detailed instructions to occupants in the event of an emergency. If multi-language messaging is required, our IP displays support special foreign language characters.

Outbound Emergency Calls

Improve emergency response times through the

to seek shelter. Our devices can display local Weather Service RSS feeds and issue an appropriate alert and corresponding instruction, based on a received CAP message. We help to provide people ample time to take appropriate safety measures, during a severe weather emergency.

Building Lockdown

The reason to initiate a facility lockdown may range from precautionary to imminent danger. A lockdown procedure should complete safely and efficiently

with clear informational and directive communications provided to all. Education, healthcare, and government facilities are leveraging Advanced Network Devices’ SIP-enabled Smart IP Button to initiate lockdown through the press of a button. This action locks doors, places a call with a pre-recorded audio message to first responders, and initiates communications through our IP displays and speakers.

Critical Event Alerting

It’s a must for facilities to maintain safety and security protocols that include how to inform during a critical event or emergency. A mass notification system, equipped with IP endpoint devices from Advanced Network Devices, allows for tailored informational and directive communications to the various points of a facility. We help alert and inform in a timely, efficient manner.

New Built-In GUNSHOT DETECTION Technology

Vigilar GSD is a cloud-based, smart technology that enables Advanced Network Devices (ANetD) IP speakers and displays to detect gunshots. Use your ANetD mass notification system as an array of sensors around your building for both detection and localization of shooters.

DETECT VERIFY

Within seconds of gunfire, the device detects the discharge and sends a notification to security personnel with gunshot event analytics, including audio and location.

Gunshot event analytics allow for timely verification by designated security personnel prior to taking a safety action.

NOTIFY

Upon verification, security personnel may trigger an immediate lockdown and notification of first responders via Singlewire InformaCast or ClockWise Campus.

USB Extension Solutions for Education Applications

By ADI Icron

Why Use Icron

Interactive whiteboards typically only require USB 1.1 connections and there are many different USB 1.1 extenders available on the market to choose from. However Icron’s USB 1.1 Rover® extenders were designed with the classroom environment in mind, featuring superior ESD/EFT protection (think of all that foot traffic on the carpet), ability to handle in-rush current at start-up, and CPSIA safety inspection. Moreover, the Rover series has been proven to work with all models from the world’s two leading interactive whiteboard manufacturers, SMART and Promethean, and includes the ExtremeUSB suite of features:

• Transparent USB extension

Peace of Mind

Icron’s USB extenders are the world’s most reliable. Simply install and never have to worry about product failure. Teachers demand 100% up-time and installers do not want to revisit the site for USB extender replacement. It just has to work, and Icron delivers!

Classrooms have come a long way over the past decade with the increased popularity of interactive whiteboards alongside regular whiteboards or “old school” chalk boards. Teachers and students can now have their creations instantly captured electronically as well as interact and modify existing content such as preplanned lessons. Numerous studies have shown classroom participation and retention

rates increase significantly by taking advantage of these innovations.

Interactive whiteboards require a connection to a classroom computer through USB cabling, however often the teacher’s desk and the interactive whiteboard are at opposite ends of the classroom, stretching beyond USB 1.1/2.0’s 5 meter distance limitation. Icron’s ExtremeUSB® extenders bridge this gap.

• True plug and play; no software drivers required

• Works with all major operating systems: Windows®, macOS™, Linux®, and Chrome OS™

USB 1.1 Rover®2850

USB 1.1 Rover 1850

USB 2.0 Ranger 2311NA

USB 2.0 Ranger 2301GE-LAN

Simple Hybrid Classroom

By Kramer

This room will allow the teacher to easily switch between various sources or to allow wireless presentation using the simple control panel. Remote students will be able to view the video content being displayed on the main projector through the HDMI to USB device connected to the conferencing PC.

Simple Hybrid Classroom

Hybrid classroom components

VP-440X

IBG 4K presentation switcher/ scaler with HDBaseT and HDMI simultaneous outlets

K-CamHD

1080p pro PTZ camera with 12x optical zoom

VIA GO2

Compact and secure 4K wireless presentation device

Tavor 5-0 (1pr)

5.25” on-wall 2-way powered speakers

RC-74DL

12-button ethernet and KNET™ control keypad with knob and displays (US)

TP-580R

4K60 4:2:0 HDMI HDCP 2.2 receiver with RS-232 and IR over long-reach HDBaseT

C-HM/HM-6

Premium high speed HDMI cable

C-UNIKAT-xx

CAT6A U/FTP video and LAN cable assembly

Holding Steady with Nigel B Design®

By Nigel B Design®

Nigel B Design® was founded by Nigel Brent in 2002. Nigel B Design® is a family-owned business that designs and manufactures Anti Vibration mounts whose products are achieving success through innovation, engineering, and simplicity of use. Our goal of complete customer satisfaction with real-world solutions is one of our team’s top priorities’ customer success and confidence comes from years of problem-solving and real-world applications with next-level results.

Our Anti Vibration Mounts are an effective solution that isolates the transmission of vibration. Nigel B’s mounts are designed for PTZ cameras that are pole or surfaced mounted, as well as polemount and surface mount projector mounts accommodating different weight projectors. These anti-vibration mounts are used by manufacturers such as Axis, Barco, BenQ, BirdDog, Bosch, Cisco, Epson, Lumens, Panasonic, Pelco, PTZ Optics, Sony, Vaddio, ViewSonic, and many others.

HDSA anti-vibration seismic adaptors were added to the six other existing cameras.

Nigel B’s innovative designs are in use worldwide in major companies including Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, NASA, SpaceX, Spotify, Union Pacific, The Pentagon, The Whitehouse, The Justice Department, and all branches of the military. The automotive industry, Courtrooms, Schools, Universities, and religious institutions to name just a few.

Other products include Anti Vibration Heavy Duty ceiling mounts. Pole or Unistrut® Seismic Adaptors. Plenum Equipment Enclosures: Junior, Standard, Unistrut®, and Extra-Large versions. Hanging and Air Vent Kits, Ceiling Tile Kits, Pole Mount Platforms, Tripod Platforms, Spinlock for Unistrut® and pole mounting, and A/V accessories.

One example of curing vibration:

Client: TDOT Traffic Operations Division

Contractor: Kapsch Traffic Com NA

This particular main Memphis Road bridge suffered from an excessive number of 18-wheelers rumbling across it causing excessive vibration. One of our NB-HDSA Anti Vibration seismic adaptors was added as a test to one of the bridge cameras that was already installed resulting in the elimination of vibration. In light of the satisfactory test result, an additional six NB-

Nigel B Design® is dedicated to the highest quality of manufacturing and design. Our products are made in the USA with ingenuity and imagination. Great products that work which is why we have repeat satisfied customers. Remember when you purchase a Nigel B Design® product, you’re not just buying a name you become part of our legacy. We are the new face of Nigel B Design® let us follow you into the future.

All of our products are designed and manufactured in the USA and are a registered trademark of Nigel B Design® Inc.

Maximizing Integration Success: The Comprehensive Support of Starin’s Mi Support Service

By Starin

Starin’s Mi Support service offers education integrators a comprehensive suite of benefits tailored to their specific needs, including advance replacement options, flexible plan durations, help desk support, and streamlined incident management.

With advance replacement , integrators can minimize disruptions by swiftly replacing defective components, ensuring seamless operation of integrated systems.

Mi Support offers customizable plans ranging from one to five years, providing integrators with the flexibility to choose the coverage that best fits their project timelines and budget constraints.

The 24/5 help desk support ensures that integrators have access to expert assistance whenever they need it, allowing them to troubleshoot issues and resolve challenges efficiently.

Mi Support serves as a single point of contact for all incident and case management, simplifying the process and enabling integrators to focus on delivering exceptional service to their clients.

By leveraging Mi Support, education integrators can enhance their capabilities, deliver reliable technology solutions, and exceed the expectations of educational institutions.

Transforming Educational Spaces: Starin’s Mi Design Service Sets the Standard

By Starin

Starin’s Mi Design service for education integrators offers a comprehensive solution tailored to meet the unique needs of educational environments.

With a focus on room design and engineering, their team leverages over 35 years of industry experience to create customized solutions that seamlessly integrate technology into learning spaces.

By utilizing in-stock equipment , they ensure efficient project timelines and quick turnaround times, allowing for timely implementation of solutions.

Additionally, their white label designs enable integrators to present solutions under their own brand, fostering trust and credibility with end users.

Whether it’s designing interactive classrooms or collaborative spaces, Starin’s Mi Design service stands out for its commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions that enhance the educational experience.