Visit AVI-SPL at FETC 2012, Jan. 24-26 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. We’ll be at booth #1407, offering professional development information and more!

Audiovisual technology offers a wealth of flexible possibilities to meet these dynamic needs, appealing to both auditory and tactile learners. In a range of advanced technologies, the simplicity of video remains a perfect medium for educators and students alike.

From innovative interactive whiteboards to the latest trends in 3-D projection technologies, discover engaging solutions that bring the ultimate level of excitement and education to your classroom. As we focus on empowering educators through technology, please be sure to stop by our booth at FETC and speak with our Education reps!

Presentation Schedule

Feel free to click here for our presentation schedule at FETC, Jan. 24-26. Our booth will include sessions on the SMART Response system, 3-D technology and interactive whiteboards, professional development for tech integration, prizes and so much more!

Professional Development

While at FETC, our sessions will feature:

RM Easiteach Next Generation: This is a complete whole-class teaching and learning software application which puts you in the driving seat for creating and delivering engaging lessons and resources.

The tools are rich and powerful, but also easy to use, removing barriers and allowing you to make the most of your classroom hardware tools – compatible with any interactive whiteboard and a range of classpads, voting systems and multi-touch tables.

Click here for a video overview of the Easiteach!

RM Dance to Advance: A fun and easy-to-use dance mat activity software for math, ELA, science and social studies.  Using visual, kinesthetic, and auditory stimuli, RM Dance to Advance is an ideal way to challenge and test students’ knowledge.

The captivating game format features 1 or 2 player capability and allows for single, dual (stepping on 2 answers at once) or sequential (A then B then C) responses.  RM Dance to Advance allows students to personalize their learning experience by selecting from a range of characters, music and background scenes.  Even the most reluctant learner will want to join in the fun!

RM ePad: The RM ePad gives you the freedom to teach and engage your students from anywhere in the classroom. Create and deliver engaging lessons with all the interactivity of a whiteboard from the palm of your hand.

The RM ePad includes RM Easiteach, the award-winning dynamic software tool for engaging and stimulating whole-class teaching. Click here for a video overview of this exciting product!

RM Tuff-Cam: The RM Tuff-Cam is an ultra-simple 3.1 mega-pixel digital movie/still camera designed particularly for children.  This innovative product features rugged rubber casing and a child-friendly grip that makes it perfect for classroom and field-trip use. 

The 4cm LCD screen facilitates video and audio recording and playback.  Children are able to adjust video resolution and zoom through intuitive and easily accessible buttons.  In addition, the camera includes 64MB of internal memory which can be expanded via the SD card slot. 

A docking station allows for easy connection to any PC or Mac (please note, the RM Tuff-Cam is not compatible with Windows 7).  

Come Meet AVI-SPL’s Education Team

These are just a few innovations you’ll see while visiting us at FETC. With a strong dedication towards not only meeting — but exceeding – client expectations, AVI-SPL’s highly trained, highly certified Education team defines the standards for the dynamic design, build and installation of cutting-edge presentation solutions.

You can depend on AVI-SPL to provide:

 • Customized presentation and communication solutions for your classroom

• Comprehensive training

• 24/7/365 support, both on-site and off-site 

While at FETC, please be sure to visit AVI-SPL at Booth #1407 to learn more about using video technology solutions in your classroom. You can also contact AVI-SPL by calling (866) 559-8197 or visiting www.avispl.com.

No matter where they are, all children in the United States should have equal access to a quality education, and the Kodiak Island district is using distance learning technology through video conferencing (VTC) to reach that goal.  According to the October 2011 issue of THE Journal, “The use of distance learning technology has turned around once-struggling schools by not only enabling students to learn from better-qualified instructors, but also by expanding the breadth of content that can be offered.” Students are able to take Pre-Calculus,  participate in science labs in grades 3 through 8, Advanced Comp, Literature and Music.

AVI-SPL has the solutions to support distance learning through VTC for not only rural districts, but all districts that need to provide specialized classes to meet federal requirements. For example most, schools cannot afford to employ a highly qualified teacher for a limited number of students who need to take AP Calculus, Mandarin languages, or other specialized courses.  However, VTC can bring together several students throughout the district (or region, nation or world!) with one teacher!

Enhance your classroom education with distance learning technology implemented and supported by AVI-SPL. Speak to one of our experts at 1-800-282-6733 or send an email to sales@avispl.com, and we’ll show you how we can improve your learning environment.

Georganne joins AVI-SPL with 35 years of experience in education, including administrative positions at the middle and high school levels.

The implementation of technology into instruction is a passion of special interest to Georganne.  As the principal of a middle school designated as one of the pilot schools for Cobb’s 21^st Century Technology initiative, she was involved in the implementation of SMART technology into the classroom from the actual installation of the products, through the training (which she completed along with the teachers), to the evaluation of teacher use of this technology in daily classroom teaching.  Noting a significant increase in student engagement and a corresponding rise in test scores, Georganne supports Marzano’s studies of the impact of technology in the classroom.  She eagerly welcomes the chance to help others move into the 21^st century of instruction and engagement.

 A few goals for the Professional Development Team for 2012 will be to host Technology Conferences,  Workshops, Integration Institutes, support sales, and build ongoing professional development plans for schools and districts that will generate revenue for AVI-SPL.

Georganne states:  “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to become the AVI-SPL Education Consultant for Georgia! Moving into my dream job will allow me to share my passion for technology in the classroom and let me continue to mentor others as we (the wonderful AVI-SPL Education Consultant team!) facilitate the seamless integration of technological innovations into instructional practices. I can’t wait to work with the AVI-SPL team and especially with Jodi Carroll, the Education Marketing Manager for Georgia. Look out, Georgia – we are ready to hit the road with technology for the classroom!  Just watch student engagement, achievement and success hit new heights in the classrooms with our products!”

Improve Your Classroom With AV Solutions by AVI-SPL

Take a look at our featured SMART solutions and discover how easy it is to enhance your learning environment with the latest interactive technology that benefits both students and teachers. Call one our experts at 1-800-282-6733 or email us at sales@avispl.com.

The motivational Keynote address, led by Dr. Jennifer Brown King, professor and author of TechXtraordinary Integration inspired and prepared the audience to be HOT teachers; that’s right, as Dr. King stated, “You will all be smokin’ HOT teachers by end of the week!” She was referring to Bloom’s Taxonomy, which the SiTi instructors used to move attendees from teaching their students Lower Order Thinking Skills (LOTS) to Higher Order Thinking Skills (HOTS) through instructional technology best practices. By the end of the week, there were eighty smokin’ HOT teachers equipped with the knowledge and skills to implement technology effectively in their classrooms!

Sessions were led by eight extraordinary teacher teams (pictured below) from Hillsborough County Schools, who spent not just five days, but the evenings coaching and encouraging their students.

L-R: Jenny Simmonds, Ora Tanner, Rachel Motomal, Kelly Derushia, Danny Lott (FSC), Dr. Jennifer Brown King (FSC), Michelle Clinton, Tina Hancock, Lisa Pennington, Lee Collier

Click here to watch an Animoto video of the SiTi week! >>

Florida Southern College staff generously provided beautiful accommodations at Nicholas Hall, with breathtaking views of Lake Hollingsworth. Attendees were also treated to delicious meals and scrumptious desserts in the dining hall and during session breaks. (No dieting that week!)

FSC Tech Buddies, students of Dr. King’s Education Courses, spent the week assisting attendees throughout the day and late into the evening with creating their final Showcase Project which the attendees presented on Friday morning. The closing ceremony on Friday featured Showcase Presentations where a few lucky attendees took home some cool new technology for their classrooms!

The Summer Institute for Technology Integration theme of partnership, friendship, community, education resonated throughout the week as attendees, coaches and tech buddies formed bonds through living and working together that will last long after the event ended.

We are looking forward to a continued partnership with Dr. Jennifer Brown King and Florida Southern College, and to take the Institute “on the road” to replicate in other areas of Florida and beyond!

For more information about Professional Development from AVI-SPL, click here >>

Palancia’s extensive background in the field of education includes 13 years as a teacher in Ohio and Florida. She’s also been a clinical educator, teaching classroom management skills to students from St. Petersburg College and the University of South Florida. In the near future, she plans to extend her impressive credentials even further by working toward a master’s degree in instructional design and technology.

During this discussion, Palancia talks about her work here at AVI-SPL and how she helps educators and school administrators add the latest technology to their classrooms to enhance learning objectives.

Discuss your position here at AVI-SPL.

Palancia: I work with schools and districts to implement long-term professional development plans and events that support student achievement with what AVI-SPL provides for the classroom. Internally, I support the sales staff with current education initiatives and topics, and assist with pre-sale and post-sale consulting.   

A lot of my time is spent supporting and organizing large-scale events, such as the Summer Institute for Technology Integration, which is being held July 11-15 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Attendees will learn how to take what they teach and adapt it to digital applications. As for myself, I’m going to be learning how to be a facilitator for this model of technology integration.

I’m also partnering with other educational institutions and foundations to host user conferences and professional development sessions. I should note that my role will change as the needs of AVI-SPL change; I can see us reaching a broader customer base by doing even larger events.

What can you offer to teachers and schools looking to improve their instructional technology resources?

Palancia: When a school decides to invest money in hardware, my role is to work with the school on a needs assessment for professional development. I ask them, “What are your needs? What is the culture and climate of your school?” Then I assess the climate and available technology and ask what they want to see when they do a teacher observation a year from now.

 How do you go about implementing a professional development plan for a school?

Palancia: We can work up different pieces to make that happen, like a mentoring program where I can work with four or five teachers. That work-embedded modeling seems to be the most successful track. Teachers can also have a content creation seminar at their school, where I show them how to put the materials together. I’d love to be able to schedule a day or two at one school and go from class to class.

What are some of the most common challenges you hear from teachers?

Palancia: Time is a big challenge. Using technology seems like an additional thing teachers have to learn how to do. I tell them not to worry — your students already know a lot and they can help you. I encourage them to give ownership of the technology to their students. There’s one of you and 25 of them. Make it a classroom adventure.

Transform Your Classroom

Looking to add teaching and learning technology to your classroom? Not sure where to start or what tools would work best for your needs? Call one of our experts and we’ll be glad to guide you through the process. We can be reached at 1-800-282-6733 or email us at sales@avispl.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

“In working with AVI-SPL, we initially chose the building’s technology because we were striving for the USGBC LEED platinum level certification,” says Brenda Coto, managing director of technology and innovation, FAU. “What we ultimately found is that we were able to change the way that professors teach, as well as change the way students are learning.” Technology integrated by AVI-SPL includes Tandberg video conferencing, Crestron DigitalMedia, the SMART Sympodium, Mitsubishi LaserVue’s for energy savings and more.

Interested in Upgrading Your School?

Contact an AVI-SPL representative by calling 800-282-6733, or click here to request a quote!

“We want our teachers to learn as much as possible when it comes to technology’s versatility in the classroom, and to use this knowledge to help improve their interactions, as well as student engagement,” says Robert Moss, vice president of education sales, AVI-SPL. “Professional development training is a critical step in the right direction, one that can benefit not only teachers, but their students as well.”

Beginning Thursday, March 17, AVI-SPL will host 20-minute Professional Development presentations at booth #445 at MACUL throughout the show. For a complete schedule, see below.

AVI-SPL’s training and professional development classes, ranging from 30 minutes to full day courses, are taught by SMART-certified trainers. Training Courses include SMART Notebook Basics, SMART Table Basics and SMART Grade Level Specific Notebook Advanced, among others. Because learning doesn’t stop when class is over, registered participants gain access to an online database library of supporting training materials. They also receive a video of their training session for future reference.

Also at AVI-SPL’s booth, AMX will demonstrate SchoolView, a solution that aligns with green-building initiatives that many school districts are facing.  SchoolView automates management of energy-consuming resources like PCs and AV equipment, and further increases cost reductions by simplifying maintenance and support, which extends technology lifecycles. Did you know a school with 200 PCs left in sleep mode overnight during a typical school year will still consume approximately $3,000 of power? The AMX SchoolView solution is a scalable approach that takes advantage of existing school data networks by streamlining bell schedules, bringing network precision to clocks, and delivering audio paging and streaming video.

Beginning Thursday, March 17, AMX will host 20-minute SchoolView presentations entitled I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected at booth #445 at MACUL throughout the show. For a complete schedule, see below.

In addition, AVI-SPL will be giving away several prizes at the show including:

• A complete interactive classroom of the future featuring a SMART Board 680 and stand, SMART document camera, SMART Response, SMART Slate, Chief® CoPilot™, InFocus interactive projector, Balt® ReFlex™ chairs and presentation cart.
• A Copernicus i-Rover

 To learn how to be eligible to win, be sure to visit AVI-SPL’s booth (#455) at the show.

Thursday, March 17th

Show hours: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Raffle: 4:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m.     Professional Development, AVI-SPL

10:30 a.m.      I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

11:00 a.m.       Professional Development, AVI-SPL

11:30 a.m.       I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

12:00 p.m.      Professional Development, AVI-SPL

12:30 p.m.      I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

1:00 p.m.         Professional Development, AVI-SPL

1:30 p.m.         I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

2:00 p.m.        Professional Development, AVI-SPL

2:30 p.m.        I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

3:00 p.m.        Professional Development, AVI-SPL

3:30 p.m.        I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

4:00 p.m.        Professional Development, AVI-SPL

Friday, March 18th

Show hours: 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Raffle: 12:00 p.m.

9:00 a.m.        Professional Development, AVI-SPL

9:30 a.m.        I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

10:00 a.m.     Professional Development, AVI-SPL

10:30 a.m.     I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

11:00 a.m.      Professional Development, AVI-SPL

11:30 a.m.      I Want to Be Automated, Safe, Green and Connected, AMX

Thursday, February 3: Interactive Technology for Your K-12 School

Friday, February 4: Updating the Audio at Green Bay Packers’ Lambeau Field

Friday, February 4: Join our Upcoming Webinar on Video Wall Communications

The K-8 campus opened in August 2007 and today teaches 233 students. Founded by the Seminole Tribe in order to maintain the tribe’s cultural identity with future generations, Pemayetv Emahakv fills its curriculum with Seminole culture, language, and arts and crafts classes.

“Our motto here at school is to build successful leaders today, so that they can be unconquered leaders tomorrow,” says Brown. “When we can incorporate experiences of everyday life here at school, it makes assignments more interesting for the students. It also helps to keep them focused longer as they learn new lessons,” he adds.

Their Solution

Today, advanced audiovisual technology can be found in every classroom at Pemayetv Emahakv. The school’s cutting-edge solution focuses on the implementation of SMART interactive whiteboards, Elmo document cameras and high lumens XGA projectors from Dukane and Vivitek. SMART wireless slates, as well as the SMART Response system, were introduced into the curriculum as well.

Hear More About this Success Story!

Watch a video about the exciting changes brought to Pemayetv Emahakv, courtesy of AV leader AVI-SPL.

How Can I Get This Technology At My School?

To bring the latest audiovisual technology to your school, please feel free to reach out to an AVI-SPL representative at 866-559-8197, or click here to request a quote.

Over the next three days, we have professional development and AV classes scheduled, as well as contests to win an interactive classrooom and a Varitronics laminator.

And be sure to check out this testimonial on the advantages of working with AVI-SPL to integrate AV technology in a number of K-12 classrooms.