Re: [info-tech] Projectors
The Dukane projectors have pretty good speakers on them. Probably the loudest we have heard on the coop projector shoot-out. From: Karl Hehr Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:59 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Projectors We have NEC VT 700 and Epson PowerLIte 84. Almost all classes use the built in speakers, but a few have requested external, but I just put external computer speakers up there if the need. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Jun 3, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
[info-tech] Projectors
I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
Re: [info-tech] Projectors
We have NEC VT 700 and Epson PowerLIte 84. Almost all classes use the built in speakers, but a few have requested external, but I just put external computer speakers up there if the need. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Jun 3, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
Re: [info-tech] Projectors
We use 2 models. An NEC VT695 (No longer in production) and the Epson 84+. Like them both, no issues with either so far. (probably just jinxed myself). I do not think the speaker is loud enough and am looking for a better solution. Jeremy in FD and Mark in WC have a good solution that I wish to replicate. On Jun 3, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote: I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District -- Experts claim that 72% of all statistics are made up on the spot. -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
RE: [info-tech] Projectors
We have always put a pair of 3-piece Cyber Acoustic speakers in the rooms. We started using ceiling mount speakers with an external amplifier, but cost kept us from continue down that path. Jeremy From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Chad Frerichs Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Projectors I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
RE: [info-tech] Projectors
We found the built in speakers to be less then fulfilling. We equip all our smart classrooms with a Bose 151 (for those wanting more bass try the Bose 251) speaker and a 40 watt radio shack amp. Mark Mark J. Murphy Director of Technology Webster City Community Schools 825 Beach St. Webster City, IA 50595 515.832.9210 phone 515.832.9215 fax http://www.webster-city.k12.ia.us http://www.webster-city.k12.ia.us/ -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Chad Frerichs Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Projectors I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
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We've got kind of a mess of projectors here, because we've tended to buy whatever's cheapest at the moment. My favorite of the ones we have is the InFocus IN2104EP. And we generally use multimedia speakers either plugged into the projector's sound out port, or just connected to the laptop that's presenting. --- Timothy A. Limbert Technology Coordinator Newell-Fonda CSD 712.272.3324 --- http://newell-fondatech.blogspot.com Twitter: limbert65 Onverse avatar SurdeahP Onverse address Metroview Penthouse 15, house #1. From: Chad Frerichs cfreri...@spirit-lake.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:53 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Projectors I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
RE: [info-tech] Projectors
Hi, We have used NEC projectors for the last several yrs. with very good results. Current model we are ordering is the NP-510. We have done a lot of classrooms with amps and a ceiling speaker in the last 5 yrs. We have recently done quite a few with Lightspeed classroom amplification (850ir) and this speaker all tied back to the computer, etc. http://www.lightspeed-tek.com/mcq.aspx All items available with AV-Coop pricing. - 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: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Chad Frerichs Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 8:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Projectors I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad Frerichs Director of Technology Spirit Lake Community School District
Re: [info-tech] Projectors
We are pretty much exclusively Optoma projectors throughout the district - as I upgrade from the mix and match I first started with. The more recent purchases I have made have an audio out port and we just use basic computer speakers in the classrooms, which have worked well thus far - we also still operate off of carts in the middle of the room. I am sure we'll make something work as we now begin the final phase of mounting projectors from the ceiling. From: Karl Hehr karl_h...@s-hamilton.k12.ia.us Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:00 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: Re: [info-tech] Projectors We have NEC VT 700 and Epson PowerLIte 84. Almost all classes use the built in speakers, but a few have requested external, but I just put external computer speakers up there if the need. Karl H. HehrTechnology/Curriculum DirectorSouth Hamilton CSDwww.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us515.827.5418 (W)515.209.9767 (C)515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works.2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it.3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Jun 3, 2010, at 8:51 AM, Chad Frerichs wrote:I know this has been asked on here before, but here I go again. What projectors are people using in the classrooms? Plus, are you utilizing the built in projector speakers or are you using external speakers of some kind? My question on the speaker is really, is a 7 watt projector speakers sufficient for a classroom? Thanks, Chad FrerichsDirector of TechnologySpirit Lake Community School District
Re: [info-tech] projectors
at the time of bulb replacement. If you look at projectors side by side there is a visual difference between LCD and DLP. If you looked at each one separately I don't think I would be able to tell the difference. In previous years DLP a solid yellow block looked brown, but a year ago most DLP projectors moved to True Color that corrected that issue. If price was not an issue my recommendation for the last year is the Hitachi Ultra Close Focus projector. The projector is mounted 1-2 feet from the screen. The big benefit is that the teacher does not have to look into the projector while working at the screen. From: Paul Heyer Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] projectors I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
RE: [info-tech] projectors
LOVE the epson 83+!! Sent from my Windows Mobile® phone. -Original Message- From: Paul Heyer phe...@titonka.k12.ia.us Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:15 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] projectors I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] projectors
we have standardized on NEC A bit more, but I have had NO (and I mean NO) issues with them. On May 13, 2009, at 10:14 AM, Paul Heyer wrote: I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us -- Chaos Theory is a new theory invented by scientists panicked by the thought that the public were beginning to understand the old ones. ~Mike Barfield -- Lance L. Lennon District Technology Director Eagle Grove Community School District 515-448-4749
Re: [info-tech] projectors
We have purchased mostly Epsons as of late (and haven't had problems). The key I have found is to standardize (district, ideally, but especially building wide). That has helped a lot! Also . . . I have learned to be VERY aware of all the input and output plugs (for all the other devices you'll ultimately have in the classroom eventually), and in regard to sound. On May 13, 2009, at 10:14 AM, Paul Heyer wrote: I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] projectors
We are all NEC as well. I will be putting in another 20 NEC projectors this summer. Karl -Original Message- From: Jackie Fonley jfon...@algona.k12.ia.us Subj: Re: [info-tech] projectors Date: Wed May 13, 2009 10:57 am Size: 981 bytes To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us We have purchased mostly Epsons as of late (and haven't had problems). The key I have found is to standardize (district, ideally, but especially building wide). That has helped a lot! Also . . . I have learned to be VERY aware of all the input and output plugs (for all the other devices you'll ultimately have in the classroom eventually), and in regard to sound. On May 13, 2009, at 10:14 AM, Paul Heyer wrote: I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] projectors
I always recommend purchasing from the AV Coop. Twice a year we Shoot-Out over 50 projectors so each projector has been looked at before it is put on the Coop catalog. IMHO: Currently DLP projectors have a significant lifetime savings vs LCD projectors as DLP has no filters to clean. LCD projectors recommend filter cleaning between 100-500 hours of use. This last shoot-out we are seeing a trend that LCD projectors are going to a one filter cleaning between bulb changes, and I expect that in the next year or two LCD projectors will only require a filter clean/change at the time of bulb replacement. If you look at projectors side by side there is a visual difference between LCD and DLP. If you looked at each one separately I don't think I would be able to tell the difference. In previous years DLP a solid yellow block looked brown, but a year ago most DLP projectors moved to True Color that corrected that issue. If price was not an issue my recommendation for the last year is the Hitachi Ultra Close Focus projector. The projector is mounted 1-2 feet from the screen. The big benefit is that the teacher does not have to look into the projector while working at the screen. From: Paul Heyer Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 10:14 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] projectors I know we have had the discussion of mulitmedia projectors vs everthing else, but for those that are using projectors what brands are working for you? Paul (Wally) Heyer Technology Coordinator Titonka CSD www.titonka.k12.ia.us
[info-tech] Projectors vs. LCD
I know we have had this discussion before but I can't find it. What would you rather prefer for classrooms. LCD or Projectors? We have projectors in all of our middle school classrooms and our teachers do not use them because they are too hard to use they say. Please give me some of your opinions on what you think. Thanks Mitch Mueller ECSD --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Projectors vs. LCD
We have projectors and by the Fall I will have 40 classrooms with projectors mounted to the ceiling. They get used constantly and there were many teachers that were upset that they had to wait a year to get theirs Since every classroom has a white board( not a Smartboard, but a board that is indeed white) They can project and annotate on the board, where as a TV would have to be mounted in such a way that would not block the chalkboard/whiteboard. As far as ease of use, you still have to teach the teachers how to mirror their screens to get them to work. (Unless you are a Apple district) Just my 2cents Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 6, 2009, at 11:51 AM, Mueller, Mitch wrote: I know we have had this discussion before but I can't find it. What would you rather prefer for classrooms. LCD or Projectors? We have projectors in all of our middle school classrooms and our teachers do not use them because they are too hard to use they say. Please give me some of your opinions on what you think. Thanks Mitch Mueller ECSD --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
RE: [info-tech] Projectors vs. LCD
We believe in the projector idea. We have people that use that same argument as well, until you permanently mount them in the classroom and they are always connected to the computer. Once we have done that, the teacher's do not have to worry about connecting them or the setup. They just turn them on and they work. As for the interactive portion that people have talked about, we have chosen to use the Qomo handheld wireless tablet instead of a whiteboard, smartboard or Mimio type device. For $325 or so, you get the same functionality, don't stare into the projector all day, get to walk around the room and the kids are not looking at my out of proportioned body while I am it the board demo'ing. Our teachers have loved it, and I am not sure that they would want to be tied down to a board after using it. Have a great weekend everyone!!! Jeremy -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Projectors vs. LCD I know we have had this discussion before but I can't find it. What would you rather prefer for classrooms. LCD or Projectors? We have projectors in all of our middle school classrooms and our teachers do not use them because they are too hard to use they say. Please give me some of your opinions on what you think. Thanks Mitch Mueller ECSD --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
Re: [info-tech] Projectors vs. LCD
Here is a second for the Qomo tablets. I got to play with one a few weeks back, and was greatly impressed. I have one on the way from the Coop so I can start showing teachers how to use it. Karl H. Hehr Technology/Curriculum Director South Hamilton CSD www.s-hamilton.k12.ia.us 515.827.5418 (W) 515.209.9767 (C) 515.827.5368 (F) Luddite by Degrees 1) Anything that is in the world when you're born is normal and ordinary and is just a natural part of the way the world works. 2) Anything that's invented between when you're 15 and 35 is new and exciting and revolutionary and you can probably get a career in it. 3) Anything invented after you're 35 is again the natural order of things --- Douglas Adams On Mar 6, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Pearson, Jeremy wrote: We believe in the projector idea. We have people that use that same argument as well, until you permanently mount them in the classroom and they are always connected to the computer. Once we have done that, the teacher's do not have to worry about connecting them or the setup. They just turn them on and they work. As for the interactive portion that people have talked about, we have chosen to use the Qomo handheld wireless tablet instead of a whiteboard, smartboard or Mimio type device. For $325 or so, you get the same functionality, don't stare into the projector all day, get to walk around the room and the kids are not looking at my out of proportioned body while I am it the board demo'ing. Our teachers have loved it, and I am not sure that they would want to be tied down to a board after using it. Have a great weekend everyone!!! Jeremy -Original Message- From: info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us [mailto:info-tech-ow...@aea8.k12.ia.us] On Behalf Of Mueller, Mitch Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:52 AM To: info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us Subject: [info-tech] Projectors vs. LCD I know we have had this discussion before but I can't find it. What would you rather prefer for classrooms. LCD or Projectors? We have projectors in all of our middle school classrooms and our teachers do not use them because they are too hard to use they say. Please give me some of your opinions on what you think. Thanks Mitch Mueller ECSD --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ - --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus on the server aea8.k12.ia.us] - Archived messages from this list can be found at: http://www.mail-archive.com/info-tech@aea8.k12.ia.us/ -
