Last Thursday July 28, I attended an event that will change the traditional way of teaching. We all know that school has their own computer laboratories and equipment but last Thursday its another technology that will further enhance the learning environment of the students as well as the teachers for more effective way of imparting knowledge. Dell announces the 'Connected Classroom' which provides the school for a more advanced that engage the the digital generation differentiate instruction, teach critical 21st century skills and improve students’ learning experience.
The presentation started by the Dell Global B.V. Country Manager Ricky Benipayo Lopez, he illustrated the difference of technology as goes by and great innovations that will give as a chance to grow and be competitive globally.
Then the Head of Education Practice for Dell, Ms Rani Burchmore shared the statistics and studies brought by technology in the societies improvement through the power of their fingertips. She said that putting technology in every hands of the students maintains the connection to a wider world.
Before the demonstration of how this new technology works, they introduces the essential parts and the set-up of such equipment.
Dell Latitude 2120 – the next evolution of Dell’s popular netbook offers several enhancements that support the rapid adoption and use of digital content in the classroom. A high definition anti-glare LED-backlit display (1366x768) and optional Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator make the most of rich new content and on-line assessments. Built with an optional multi-touchscreen interface enabling touch applications to be brought to life, and optional webcam for easy collaboration in your connected classroom. It is scalable with connectivity options like integrated WiMAX support, embedded mobile broadband card and Bluetooth. The netbook also boasts an optional 128 GB solid-state drive (SSD) for low power consumption, quiet performance and fast access to data and optional 6-cell battery. It comes in Red, Black and Blue.
Dell™ Latitude™ XT2 Tablet PC – the XT2 provides an outstanding tablet experience. A high-performance system designed with intuitive input capabilities including a capacitive multi-touchscreen and pen, the Latitude XT2 can work the way you want letting you use natural gestures like pinch or tap. With just a stroke of your fingertips, you can scroll through large web pages, zoom in on graphics, photos or maps, enlarge emails to aid reading, close your screen, collaborate in real-time, and more. At just an inch thin with an ultra-small power supply, the XT2 can comfortably go almost anywhere with its great features and plenty of flexible options -- optional slim high-capacity battery slice, work in laptop or tablet mode, media base for docking, optical drive.
Ergotron TeachWell Mobile Digital Platform - a mobile workstation which allows teachers or students to conveniently accommodate all their devices and accessories on a single portable unit. The unit includes a cart, laptop/tablet pivot, document camera tray and bracket, integrated worksurface, wrist rest, keyboard tray with left/right mouse tray, mouse holder, open-front compartment, rear handle, document bin and four dual caster rollers (two locking). Ergonomically designed with negative-tilt keyboard tray ensures wrists remain in a neutral position during data entry.
Dell S300wi Interactive, Short Throw Projector– combining the capabilities of an interactive pen with this multi-purpose, short throw projector, teachers can make virtually any smooth surface an interactive learning space. In addition, 3D capable* DLP technology allows for an experience that is not possible with traditional 2D content. While the new S300wi gives schools the flexibility to use any compatible interactive software platform and toolbar, it ships with eInstruction Interwrite Workspace (at no additional cost to customers), providing interactivity in no time.
After which the demonstrations follows as we all listen attentively because we cant imagine that this kind of technology is already here and the Dell Officers also explained that they are collaborating with the Department of Education about this matter. You can do all the things that you want for the students to be more focus and study well. The heart of the system can manipulate anything in the process of learning. You can draw, play music and even record lecture itself for the students who cant attend school for a particular day and can learn simultaneously with the help of the internet.
Dell’s Connected Classroom has been welcomed by schools around the world as a means to connect students and teachers through technology and promote collaboration both inside and away from the classroom and now we are making this possible within our reach.
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