Hi, We have 40 classrooms at the MS/HS with mounted projectors and sound. We call them our "DLT" (digital learning & teaching) classrooms and Webster City calls their version a "smart classroom". We started having custom drop in ceiling speakers built by Ray Pregitzer in Ames (515)233-5003. These speakers are about $120 ea. but are awesome. He went out of business for awhile but I just talked to him about another speaker order and he is back in the speaker production business. Attached is a picture of his speaker. We used a 40 watt RadioShack amp (32-2054) and they have worked great also. Our local RadioShack dealer provided very good pricing for us, Webster City and Fairfield. I'm sure he would do this again in quantity.
We have also used this Bose speaker which comes as a pair and you only need one per classroom. Bose does also have an education discount program. http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_PRODUCT_PAGE_EVENT&product=151_outdoor_index Tim ----- Tim Buenz Director of Technology Jefferson-Scranton Comm. Schools 204 W. Madison Street Jefferson, IA 50129 (515)386-9256 Fax (515)386-3591 http://www.jscsd.org "Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future" -John F. Kennedy ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:25 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras I am curious in that as well . . . the teachers here are begging to get projectors mounted, as they are sick of having cords what seems like everywhere. Currently we run them off of cars. I am also curious about the sound/speaker option(s). We were probably going to look at mounting projectors in the upcoming year (along with a sound option). ? On Mar 6, 2008, at 10:18 AM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote: Layne- Your last remark is funny. We are trying to get to mounting projectors in every classroom. They are always connected and ready to go, and we are just going to need the big screen for more and more things in the future. Maybe I am missing something, but our teachers that have love them, and the teachers that don't want to get there. What are your thoughts on going away from them? Jeremy ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Henn, Layne Sent: Thursday, March 06, 2008 10:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us<mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us> Subject: RE: [info-tech] Document Cameras We are going with the AVerMedia 300AF+ Small footprint, collapsible - good picture and video capabilities- easy software. Under $600!! laser guides are nice feature. The only thing I don't like is that you can't turn the light on or off with the remote. Looked at the lumens with the gooseneck arm - but it didn't seem as durable for putting on carts. These are nice doc. cams. for the price, though. We bought AVerMedia530 last year. It is way too much for how we use it. Plus, big $$. Hope this helps. We are trying to get away from mounting projectors in classrooms. Any opinions here? Layne From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jackie Fonley Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 4:30 PM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us<mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us> Subject: Re: [info-tech] Document Cameras We have some of the AVerMedia AVerVision 150 -- which have worked fine. I just ordered another batch off the co-op. A few of our classrooms have the Elmo--but I'm not sure they are worth the extra money they had cost. On Mar 5, 2008, at 11:00 AM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote: We have been using the Promax/Qomo products that are on the Co-op. Layne over at Sioux City has done a lot of research on them. Hopefully he will chime in. Jeremy ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]<mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lance Lennon Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 10:51 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us<mailto:info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us> Subject: [info-tech] Document Cameras What are people using for document cameras and what do you like/dislike about them. We have two Elmo TT02S 9419 in the system currently. Not overly excited about them. Wondering what others use. Thanks -- "We must, however, acknowledge, as it seems to me, that man with all his noble qualities...still bears in his bodily frame the indelible stamp of his lowly origin. " ~ Charles Darwin -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-5143
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