Welcome to edtech Show & Tell, a new tech & Learning feature where our editors share some of the edtech products that have caught our attention this month. These are not reviews or recommendations, but rather a sampling of products that we think might be noteworthy to our audience.
The edtech you can expect to see highlighted here each month will cover a wide range of edtech products. For example, this time we have new streaming hardware, whiteboards, classroom audio devices, and artificial intelligence (of course!).
<h2 id="edtech-show-amp-tell-february-2024″>edtech Show & Tell: February 2024
Atlon Speed keyboard controller
An innovative AV control platform that supports easy system scalability and low cost of ownership. Velocity's IP-based architecture allows a single networked processor to serve multiple AV systems simultaneously and efficiently. Velocity also provides the ability to configure control systems in minutes and make system modifications without the need for extensive programming.
Avantis VR Class
At FETC 2024, Avantis introduced its new library of virtual reality math content, including immersive virtual reality scenes for students ages 5 to 11 covering numbers, measurements, geometry, fractions, decimals, statistics and more. Avantis also introduced new language arts virtual reality scenes designed to help students connect ideas to theory through engaging images and characters like “scoring dragons.”
LG Create board
LG Business Solutions USA has announced its Google Enterprise Device License Agreement (EDLA) certification for the new CreateBoard (TR3DK-BM). The interactive display will now come with Android 13 preinstalled and access to the Google Play store when it begins shipping this spring.
Magowell Director Mini
An all-in-one portable production and broadcast system that combines switching, graphics, streaming, recording and monitoring. Input capabilities include live HDMI, USB, SRT, RTMP, NDI HX2, NDI HX3 and mobile sources, plus file-based multimedia resources. Updates since Director Mini's launch at IBC in September add new capabilities including H.265 (HEVC) encoding; UVC/UAC output; ISO recording; and more.
OpenAI GPT App Store
OpenAI just launched its GPT store, giving paid subscribers access to a wide range of custom ai tools using the latest GPT technology, such as a code tutor from Khan Academy and a presentation design tool from Canva. Teachers can also customize their own GPT and make it available in the store.
Philips professional displays Philips 4K collaboration displays
Available in 65”, 75” and 86” sizes in both model variants, the new Philips Collaboration Series for Education marks a significant step up from the original Philips E-Line series. It features an all-new custom design, as well as the latest advancements in educational software, intended to support the highest levels of engagement and inclusion within any learning environment.
screen beam Orchestrate
Orchestrate by ScreenBeam is an instructional tool for classroom and student management that allows teachers to share and collaborate with their students in a 1:1 classroom. Along with ScreenBeam 1000 Series wireless display receivers, Orchestrate by ScreenBeam enables wireless presentations, touch screen support, student monitoring, and moderation.
doodle software ScribOnline
Scribbles Software has updated its ScribOnline document management system, allowing school and district staff to more easily perform scans and bulk uploads of documents, search data using customizable index values, and update scanned documents using insert, delete tools. and notation.
ELEGANT SMART Board RX Series
The RX Series features SMART's Tool Explorer technology, which allows students to physically demonstrate learning using stamps and cubes programmed with images such as emojis. This allows students of all abilities to participate and express themselves, boosting the development of social and emotional skills and making it suitable for an inclusive classroom.
Videotel Digital Audiosphere
Videotel Digital's new AudioSphere, a powerful yet compact directional ceiling-mount speaker, can deliver a maximum sound volume of 92+3dB@1m/2KHz from a 9.33” x 2.13” speaker with precision and clarity , and without the sound spilling beyond the designated area. . Ideal for informative and interactive displays in small spaces.