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Educational
 New innovations are transforming schools with on-demand video streaming, interactive response systems, and the 21st century version of the chalkboard. The schoolrooms they left in the spring maybe be quite different when they enter them this Fall.
Interactive Whiteboards
Goodbye, chalkboard. Hello, SMART board!
This interactive whiteboard features a touch-sensitive display that connects to a computer and digital projector in the classroom. That lets teachers project information from online sources or their own documents onto a board for the entire classroom.
What really sets this apart from other projection systems is that the information becomes interactive through an innovation called "digital ink." Students can interact with the information by writing answers or adding notes that can be stored on the computer or shared with others – or both.
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 The fine people at Brighter Minds Media contacted me recently with news on a new, unique brain training software program for kids (and adults!) of all ages. Brainiversity is a brain training game that stimulates your brain with 16 different activities covering Language, Memory, Math and Analysis. But not only does it provide you with the tools to give your brain a workout, Brainiversity can track the progress of up to six different users on the same computer. Don’t have someone to challenge? That’s okay too. Test yourself daily to see how much better you have become!
Brainiversity was intended primarily for maintaining mental fitness for aging adults, but in the development process it was discovered that kids love it too – which I’m sure my 9 year old would agree, as a day doesn’t go by that he doesn’t ask “When are we going to train our brain today, Mom?”.
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 This tough, brightly colored pack from L.L. Bean features a sturdy, retractable T-handle to make full loads easier to handle. LED Constellation Wheels sparkle as they roll smoothly down hallways and around corners. The roomy main compartment opens fully for easy packing and unpacking of books, folders, show-and-tell treasures or overnight clothes. Two zippered side pockets with mesh panels keep favorite items handy. Front organizer panel holds markers, pens and more.
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Available with your choice of embroidered critters; mix and match with coordinating lunchboxes. Made of durable 420-denier textured nylon. 3M Scotchlite reflective piping offers visibility at night.
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 With video games being in so many homes, it’s easy to see why it’s said that children do not get enough exercise. But what if you could combine their passion for video games with athletic action? With the Ion Educational Gaming System (E.G.S.) you can! Created by GestureTek and licensed by Hasbro’s PLAYSKOOL line, children ages 4-7 can combine their love for video games with active movement.
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