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Interactive Plasma – the new form of interactive whiteboard

Pioneering schools are now using interactive plasmas for lessons
 

With the reduction of cost in plasmas and now their overlays it is now a good time to consider using interactive overlays in your school. The most popular interactive overlay is the ITL Eclipse overlay which is designed to compliment the sleek thin looks of your plasma yet offer the best combination of features available. First choose the plasma or LCD which suits your application, and then ITL will make an overlay to fit – they can cover any size or make from 20” to 65”. The benefits of this solution are simple – no projectors so no shadows, no cleaning filters, no replacement bulbs and no glare from the screen. The ITL Eclipse also has an anti glare coating to cut down on reflections and has an anti scratch coating making it easy to clean. The touchscreen gives you full control of your computers programmes and can be controlled by finger or pen.

The other features are that the overlay protects the screen from damage as it has a laminated glass insert which will withstand major impacts. Plus once registered ITL will give you 3 years support.
 

ITL Inspire Whiteboards are the smart alternative!

Interactive Technologies Inspire front projection interactive whiteboards are the best choice for schools wanting to equip all their classrooms with interactive whiteboards. They offer the smart alternative as they are designed to be the best interactive solution for all interactive lessons offering a cost effective alternative and with an open platform approach the school can use either the powerful Interact software or their own lesson content. Plus schools can use their eLC credits to buy the Interact software.

The highly robust Interactive Technologies Inspire front projection interactive whiteboards combine three presentation tools in to one – whiteboarding, flipchart and projector screen and come with 5 years peace of mind warranty. Simply connect the board to a PC and projector for the complete classroom interactive system which responds to touch for annotation and application navigation. The projected images, complete with the teachers notes and annotations can then be captured and stored for electronic or hardcopy distribution.

With Interactive Technologies Inspire interactive whiteboards, you can ensure that the opportunity to have fun whilst learning is no longer a thing of the past. Even very young children can enjoy the benefits of our interactive technology by simply writing with their finger on the board!

Features:

• Finger or stylus operated - no special pen required
• Can be used as a normal whiteboard with dry wipe marker pens
• Compatible with the majority of projectors
• Standard sizes of 48”, 60”, 70” and 80” (custom sizes available to order)
• Available in anthracite grey
• Scratch resistant anti-glare surface with lowest glare rating – UG25
• Wall mount or wheel around optional floor stand
• Free Interact annotation software included with over 6000 Sherston clipart

All Interactive Technologies products are designed and manufactured at our Didcot facility and are available nationwide via our authorised reseller network. Support is available via our website at www.itdisplays.com, or simply contact our experienced service team.


Case Study

Fullbrook Nursery School in Walsall has installed a 42” plasma TV with an ITL Eclipse 4 Series touchscreen overlay. The interactive system is mounted on a fully portable and height-adjustable stand and is used for lessons, presentations and staff training.

Fullbrook Nursery School, based in Walsall, has 80 children aged three to four. Headmistress, Mrs Elaine Stringer, comments, “We had researched the potential benefits to our pupils of introducing interactive touchscreen technology to the school, but were not comfortable with implementing the more common whiteboard and projector system. We wanted a system that would be easy to use for very young children and that could be easily adjusted to their height.

The overlay solution also removes the issue of having shadows on the screen during use.” The 42” plasma screen with Eclipse touchscreen overlay was installed in March 2006 and has quickly become an essential teaching aid at Fullbrook. “Both staff and children have responded very well to the new interactive system,” says Mrs Stringer, adding, “We have also invested in a range of specialist teaching applications that allow the children to really enjoy their learning. The children are captivated by the strong visual displays and are always keen to get up and work on the system, which encourages greater concentration and means they are getting much more from each lesson.”

The ITL Eclipse solution was selected from several companies put forward by the local authority. “The ITL solution seemed to provide everything we wanted from a system at a competitive price and we looked at similar installations elsewhere before deciding to purchase from them. We were particularly keen on receiving a high level of training and support to ensure we got the most from the system and ITL has certainly been able to deliver this. Throughout our relationship, the company has been very responsive and has always been there for us when needed,” says Mrs Stringer.

The ITL Eclipse 4 Series overlays have a very slim and stylish frame – adding just 20mm to each side of a flat screen – and are very light and easy to install. They have a simple ‘plugand- play’ set-up, come complete with versatile drivers and powerful ‘Interact’ annotation software and are compatible with all leading flat screen manufacturers including Samsung, Fujitsu, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Sharp, NEC etc.

The overlays are robust and durable and offer extra protection for display screens. ITL also provides a three-year on-site warranty for its Eclipse range.

Mrs Stringer concludes, “The Eclipse system has delivered everything we hoped for when we decided to invest in interactive technology. It has proven both easy to use and reliable and is now a key element in our day to day activities. The system has access to the internet, which allows teachers to introduce some of the excellent web resources that are available and we can also use it for staff training and playing videos during lessons. We are very happy with the solution and look forward to continuing to expand its positive use in all areas of the school.”

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