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Kensington Interested in Your Advice

As a manufacturer of security, presentation, ergonomic, security, charging and other education products for mobility and desktop technology, Kensington is learning how to make new and better products by trading product samples for advice. It is an important part of how it is developing and improving its products.

Kensington’s security cable locks have been a mainstay of security for over 30 years. Not only did Kensington invent the trackball, it has been a major player in the mouse, keyboard, surge protection and presentation device industry.

Kensington would like to invite you to become involved in this free, informal program. It is in the process of building the next generation of education mobility device controllers, wireless screencast, USB-C docking and ergonomic products, and needs your help.

With the move to one-to-one computing, and the need to charge student devices, wireless charging, ad hoc charging and secured charging methods are going to be an Continued on Page 17

New Non Profit Aims to Bring AR/VR to History, Literature and Art

The Institute for Learning Perspectives (Perspectives XR) is a non-profit established by educators for educators who want to marry the coolness of augmented and virtual realities with the needs of today’s educators in history, literature and the arts. As immersive technologies become more commonplace in the classroom, educators will have questions and needs: “Where do I find quality, age-appropriate content and tools that meet the needs of my students, and how do I get them? What costs are involved? What devices will be required for the experience? How do I implement the experience so all students are engaged to learn and demonstrate mastery of the objectives?”

Perspectives XR is the one-stop-shop that offers a free, searchable database of apps, experiences, products, creation tools, professional learning opportunities and research in using immersive technology in the humanities’ classroom. Perspectives XR is the preferred provider of QuantumERA’s Experience Real History line of Continued on Page 17

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LocknCharge Debuts Two New Charging Stations at FETC

Whether your school is deploying five or 100,000 mobile devices, LocknCharge offers products and support that seamlessly integrates mobile device technology into classroom workflow. The company’s charging solutions are designed to store, charge and secure mobile device investments. The company specializes in facilitating deployment for 1:1, shared use, check-in/out and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) programs.

Designed and developed with specific consideration for education, the company’s charging solutions reflect the needs of teachers and IT staff members. LocknCharge designs products that solve specific pain points. As a result, its products have features not offered by competitors. For example, IoT lockers, top-loading and easy-to-wire Carts, Baskets by LocknCharge, ECO Safe Charge™, compact designs and much more. All of these features are specifically designed to make life in the classroom easier.

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Outdoor Portable Sound System: Features and Benefits

An outdoor sound system that includes a microphone, amplifier and loudspeaker is becoming a basic necessity at most special occasions or events where there is an audience that needs to clearly hear a presenter. During events such as assemblies, pep rallies, graduations, athletic sporting events, emergency drills or where there is a large gathering of people, a portable sound system is the perfect tool to address the audience. Anchor Audio can help you find the best outdoor portable sound system that meets your needs.

Features of Anchor Audio Outdoor Portable Sound Systems A wireless, battery powered, portable sound system is the ideal sound amplification setup for the outdoors – and great for the budget. It requires little to no set-up time, is lightweight and is easy to transport to a football field, auditorium, gym and more. The portable sound systems are battery powered – so you don’t need to worry about messy Continued on Page 17

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UBTECH Education Announces Early Innovator Grant Winners As part of UBTECH Education’s commitment to equity in robotics and engineering instruction, the organization announced the winners of the Early Innovator grant, a competitive program that will provide two years of free robotics kits, curriculum and professional development to K–12 school systems interested in integrating robotics instruction into STEM programs.

UBTECH Education launched the Early Innovator program as part of its effort to help address inequities in STEM education, leveling the playing field by

exposing more students to robotics and engineering.

Grant winners will implement the company’s award-winning UKIT solution and curriculum in their elementary and middle school classrooms.

Developed by experts who helped write the NGSS, the UKIT solution immerses students in hands-on learning by merging modular robotics construction with engineering, math and language arts, as well as physical and life sciences.

Participants represent a diverse crosssection of American public education.

Get Protected – Back to School with Mobile Edge With millions of teens, young adults and families enjoying holiday vacation, school thoughts are not far away as the countdown for back to school begins.

Retailers are already shifting gears to promote spring-related and back to school items, as one thing is abundantly clear: going back to school is definitely more “high tech” these days. Rather than loading up on pens, pencils and threering notebooks, today’s students factor in ways to organize and safely carry their expensive tech gear between school and classes to after school activities.

Get Protected Whether middle school, high school or college-age, today’s students (and their parents) have a lot invested in laptops, mobile devices, gaming systems and various other tech and accessories. Failing to ensure the safety of that gear with a highquality carrying case or backpack should never happen, but it does.

“We strive to educate students, travelers and parents about the prudence of protecting their expensive hardware and data,” explains Paul June, Vice President

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After a competitive application process that yielded nearly 250 submissions from geographically and demographically diverse school systems across the United States, UBTECH Education invited 21 school systems into the program. To see a full list of participants, visit www.ubtecheducation.com/news.

Grantees Share Their Perspectives on Equity in Robotics Representatives at winning schools shared

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“Compared to the value of what’s inside, carrying cases and backpacks are relatively inexpensive, while losing gear and irreplaceable data to an unfortunate accident can be catastrophic to a student’s academic success.”

Bags Designed with Students in Mind In addition to the protection they offer, Mobile Edge cases, backpacks and bags offer other various other benefits

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MackinMaker Continues to Grow in Makerspaces Across the Country 2017 marked the formal beginnings of a new specialty division and accompanying website, www.mackinmaker.com.

Tapping into the interest and success of the national Makerspace revolution, MackinMaker® offers customers hundreds of maker-related books, products, professional instruction and professionally curated starter, classic, value and advanced kits for four different levels, designed in-house and created for the novice, all the way to the experienced Makerspace practitioner.

“This form of experiential learning is so fresh and vital to helping students learn in a more exciting and impactful way, we decided that now is the perfect time to tap our knowledge-base and pro-

fessional expertise to create this new division,” states Randal Heise, co-Owner of Mackin.

MackinMaker Project Manager, Ethan Heise, remarked, “We have sourced some of today’s most creative and influential products and made them the foundation of this growing new site.

To date, we have hundreds of essential products with hundreds more ready to come online before the end of the year.

Our kits have been flying off our shelves, proving to us that a maker kit is the ideal way to get started in this broad arena.”

Content is growing on a daily basis and currently features scores of popular, maker-related items for schools to build their own custom collections. All maker

Bring the Power of Creativity to Your School with New Adobe Tools, Pricing & Lesson Plans You’re working hard to prepare your students for a rapidly changing world.

Technological advancements like artificial intelligence are automating rote skills and making creative expression, thinking and problem-solving more important than ever.

Adobe is especially excited to share details about the following new benefits of Adobe apps.

You can give your students access to the same creative tools at home that they have at school.

Now your students can do their cre-

EdTech Show Daily items and kits found at MackinMaker are curated from many leading brands known throughout the industry. This penchant for acquiring quality educational material is a hallmark characteristic of Mackin that has naturally made its way to the new division.

For more information about MackinMaker or Mackin, visit www .mackinmaker.com or www.mackin.com.

About Mackin For nearly 35 years, Mackin has provided library and classroom materials for grades PK–12. Known the world over for exemplary service and a stringent attention to detail, Mackin has access to more than 18,000 publishers and a collection of nearly three million printed titles. Additionally, Mackin features a robust selection of more ative class projects and assignments anywhere on any device – at school, at home or even on the bus. Bring the full set of Adobe Creative Cloud apps to your school for its best price ever – just $5 per K–12 student per year with a minimum purchase of 500 licenses.

You can explore the power of creativity with five types of student projects.

Teaching your students to create digital experiences is easier than you think. Find out how to integrate five types of creative projects into your curriculum – presentations, videos, photography, illustrations and web and app designs – and help your students build communication, critical thinking and creative skills in every class. Check out free lesson plans to find great ways to enhance classroom creativity while meeting Common Core state standards at edex.adobe.com/commoncore.

You can get started quickly with new apps and features designed for beginning creators. Adobe Spark empowers teach-

than two million eBook titles, audio books, databases, readalongs and video resources, all available through its free, state-of-the-art digital content management system, MackinVIA. This highly sought-after digital content management tool was recently awarded two distinctive awards; Best of Show at ISTE 2015, 2016 and 2017 and was named winner of a 2015, 2016 and 2017 Awards of Excellence by Tech & Learning. MackinVIA recently won a Platinum Award from Modern Library Awards and a designation as Product of the Year. Today, the free MackinVIA is found in thousands of schools and is accessible to more than nine million students around the world.

For more information, www.mackin.com.

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ers and students to easily create stunning graphics, web pages and short videos in minutes, and is free for education. Spark now includes project sharing, so students and teachers can collaborate online on creative assignments using their laptop or desktop browsers.

Adobe’s newest app, Adobe Premiere Rush, lets you easily create great-looking videos with titles, transitions, effects and more. It works across macOS and Windows computers as well as iOS and Android phones, and offers an in-app tutorial that gets students up to speed in five minutes or less.

Both Spark and Premiere Rush help you and your students build skills and then easily move up to the Creative Cloud apps that are used throughout the workforce. Explore free STEAM lesson plans for Spark and Premiere Rush at www.scholastic.com/adobe.

For more information, go to www.adobe.com/education/k12.html.

Smart Parents Stay Ahead of the Weather

By Kari Strenfel, AcuRite Meteorologist

As a meteorologist and an active mom with two young kids, I need to stay informed of the outdoor weather conditions to maintain our active lifestyle.

Whether we are biking to the park, headed out on a family hike, or keeping it simple by playing in the backyard, I need to stay updated on the outdoor conditions year-round. Living in the San Francisco Bay Area, we can get outside mostly every weekend. In the summer, I need to keep an eye on those high temperatures: a family hike is fun at 8 a.m. when it’s still 60 degrees Fahrenheit outside, but not so fun when it reaches 80 degrees Fahrenheit by 10 a.m. Even in the winter when it rains, we like to know how much rain we got overnight to decide if it’s a good day for puddle jumping!

I rely on the AcuRite Atlas™ weather station that I mounted on my roof to stay updated on the changing weather conditions. With the weather station reporting to the AcuRite Access™, which

is plugged into the router, all the weather data is reported to My AcuRite. This allows me to check the weather conditions from anywhere from the My AcuRite app on my smartphone. I also have enabled alerts in My AcuRite to notify me of any potentially dangerous conditions, such as outdoor temperature above 95 degrees or lightning detected within 25 miles.

For those of us with smart speakers, My AcuRite is compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, making it even easier to access our weather conditions. I often find myself asking – “Hey Alexa, ask my AcuRite for the outdoor temperature.” The AcuRite Atlas and My AcuRite will help you keep your family active and safe all-year-round. Create your custom weather station and home monitoring system at www.acurite.com/personal-weather-stations.html.

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CrossCutting Concepts: Empowering the Next Generation in Science Education A passion for science can lead to a lifelong love of learning and many wonderful career opportunities. CrossCutting Concepts thinks the best way to develop an interest in all things science related is with kids science kits teachers and professors can use to encourage the exploration of scientific processes with realworld scenarios. CrossCutting Concepts offers an assortment of children’s science kits that include top-quality products and supplies students can use to develop a better understanding of scientific techniques.

CrossCutting Concepts’ educational science kits are specially prepared to be used in high school and post-secondary classroom settings in groups. It has complete new kits with everything included,

and refills for educational science kits that will be used again by another group of students. All kits are in line with Next Generation Science Standards. Most of the kits are meant for use by students from high school through undergraduate level.

Designed to be safely stored at room temperature, the high-quality kits cover many common types of testing procedures, involving everything from DNA and handwriting assessments to the interpretation of crime scene blood splatter.

Detailed instructions are included with each kit along with fully illustrated teacher’s manuals with technique backgrounds. You’re also welcome to download the training manual for additional guidance.

COMPREHEND Announces Company Name Change to BrightThinker COMPREHEND, a Blue Learning curriculum company, announces its corporate name change to BrightThinker, effective October 1, 2019. The company’s headquarters will remain in Lewisville, Texas.

The company has used the name COMPREHEND for more than four years, achieving company and product recognition in school districts and homeschooling across the country. Customers, vendors and partners will find no change

in the quality of products or services offered, obtaining information on products or services, or conducting business with the new business identity. Along with the name change, all future business activities will be conducted under the new name.

“BrightThinker will continue to be a proven leader in student success,” said Don Royal, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. “In the past two consecutive years (2017 & 2018), 24 of

Marvel’s Educational & Office Furniture Lines Designed to Enhance Classrooms Think stability. Think innovation. Marvel has been in the manufacturing business for over 70 years, and all of its furniture is Made in America, never imported.

Marvel is never out of stock. It offers adjustable height student desks to make student/teacher interaction easier.

The Focus Desk Series Mobile sit/stand desks that students can adjust with just one hand – no tools or electricity required. Models available for kindergarten through college students. The Marvel Focus Series 32inch, 48-inch and 60-inch activity tables and desks are ideal for Makerspace activity.

Marvel Aire Marvel Aire creates an open, clean and LocknCharge (Cont’d. from p. 1)

At FETC, LocknCharge plans to educate potential customers about the company’s new products and introduce the new lifetime warranty update available for the entire product line. Personnel will be available for teachers to discuss mobile device deployment and classroom workflows, and to address current pain points while allowing in-person evaluation of the company’s high-quality products.

simplified environment with a flexible system of components that produce a multitude of configurations and storage options.

Marvel Vizion® includes portable 3-D printer cart makerspaces, adjustable height teaching stations, compact classroom carts, sit/stand mobile workspaces and mobile teacher carts designed especially for floating teachers.

Marvel Vizion products have unique features simply not found in competitive products.

Assembled Many Marvel products arrive completely assembled, ready to use or require minimal assembly at your facility, saving time and money.

The company is proud of its laser focus on customer interactions. The LocknCharge culture allows them to treat customers and partners as part of the LocknCharge family. Its fun and personable staff, customer service, support to customers and innovative products all make teaching easier. The close of the purchase is just the beginning.

In 2020, LocknCharge is launching two new charging stations, which will be available exclusively through its partner-

One of the first questions CrossCutting Concepts always gets asked is, “how many students can your STEM kit serve and how many students in a group?” The answer varies, but always 2-4 students per group. Why? Students can achieve more working in dynamic, diverse groups than working alone.

When students draw from their own life experiences and apply those skills and ideas to solve problems, an enriching outcome is achieved. CrossCutting Concepts wants students to work together so they can develop the skills needed to be successful in the professional STEM world. CrossCutting Concepts designs projects to encourage this type of collaboration.

Students need to learn to work with a diversity of individuals and to be able the top 50 alternative accountability schools in Texas use our curriculum solutions.”

If customers have any questions or concerns regarding the name change, they may contact their account manager or call corporate headquarters at 469.251.7775.

About BrightThinker Beginning in 2015, the curriculum was developed in both paper and digital forms to serve the most challenging students in grades 3-12. BrightThinker learned that

Furniture Grade Quality and Durability The Marvel Focus Desk and Marvel Vizion products feature the same high-pressure laminate tops and heavy duty steel construction that it provides in its commercial furniture lines.

Many Marvel products carry a lifetime warranty.

Safety: UL Listed Marvel has just been recognized by United Laboratories as a 20 year certified member of the ISO program and is currently ISO 9001:2015 certified by ULDQS Inc, the most difficult accreditation, the most difficult standard to attain and retain. All Marvel product passes and is listed for the appropriate UL Standard.

GREENGUARD Certified The Marvel Group, Inc. is proud of its ongoing commitment to responsible

ship with Apple. The iC10 and iC15 Charging Stations are the company’s newest wall-mounted charging stations.

They will accommodate the larger MacBook Pro bricks.

The company directs its vision toward education professionals responsible for providing input and making decisions for the deployment of mobile devices in schools such as CIOs/CTOs in the K12 and higher education space who have teams of tech directors, tech coordinators, media specialists and teachers

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to identify and understand the value all people bring to the table. If we can help students learn to appreciate and capitalize on everyone’s individual value, we will create a much more dynamic workforce.

People, in general, have very different skill sets that often go unnoticed or untapped. When students are encouraged to work together in diverse groups, there is a greater chance of tapping into those skill sets and utilizing them to propel technology forward. CrossCutting Concepts is committed to presenting a range of topics and collaboration opportunities for the nation’s students and is continuing new development efforts to achieve just that.

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its solutions work as well with advanced students as they do in credit recovery and supplemental applications. The systems and pedagogy of BrightThinker’s highly successful precision mastery-based model informs and creates a perfect environment for personalized learning. Its tools and models ensure high-quality educational experiences.

To learn more, www.brightthinker.com.

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environmental policies and manufacturing processes.

Safeguarding the earth’s vital resources though conservation, technology application and progressive emission controls is a responsibility embodied in its manufacturing, sourcing and marketing practices. These efforts and a corporate culture of responsible stewardship give associates and customers the reassurance they demand in partnering with an environmentally responsible company.

Do you need help with your floorplan? Marvel’s interior design and space planning experts will help you make the best choices for your classroom.

Visit www.marvelvizion.com to view the entire line of Marvel Vizion products and see www.marvelgroup.com for Marvel Aire and Marvel’s full office product line.

The entire Focus Desk line can be seen at www.marvelfocusdesk.com.

who are the hands-on users of tech in the classroom.

Natalie Siebenaler, Marketing Manager, says it is crucial to interact with the entire group influencing the decision on mobile devices and charging solutions, as they all have different goals and drivers that LocknCharge can address.

For more information, stop by booth #4713, visit www.lockncharge.com or call 888.943.6803.

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design compliments the rest of its features. The design also includes a magnetic front cover that houses its 4 AA batteries, making it easy to replace. An LED indicator informs the user whether the door is open or closed. Bosma also mentioned that the Aegis door lock is ideal for renters or Airbnb host as it does not replace the entire door lock, but just the inside deadbolt, which still gives users the ability to use their existing key.

Aegis door lock features a built-in sensor that alerts you if your door has been left open or ajar. The installation of

Aegis door lock takes about five minutes from start to finish. Once installed, you can navigate its features using the Bosma app, which you can find in Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store.

Recently crowdfunded Sentry Doorbell will also feature a biometric scanner that will allow users to unlock the Aegis door lock using their fingerprint.

There will be an unlimited number of users you can register to use this feature.

Bosma stated that it took customer feedback very seriously, and that led to the design and features of both units. They also said that they might consider crowdfunding for the Aegis door lock in February of 2020. Bosma will even con-

sider giving test units to consumers as part of its "Got to love testing" program that allows consumers to test the latest products and provide feedback before its release.

Bosma plans to release the Aegis door lock along with its new Sentry doorbell in late Q1 or early Q2 of 2020. Plans include bundling the two to offer security in and outside of the home. The Aegis Door Lock's suggested retail price is $89.99, and the bundle will cost $179.99, which will include both doorbell and door lock.

creating the tools you need to support your faculty and students.

Kensington has invested heavily in this program, having hosted over 110 focus groups across the country, involving over 2,800 school districts. Being a part of this gives you access to director of technology and instructional technology administrators and their advice and solutions. It also gives you access to current

products and prototypes for free, with no strings attached, cost or expectations.

“Kensington’s focus group program is like nothing we have ever seen. No one asks our opinions and the only time other companies send us free things is when we are going to buy the products. By then it is too late to get the product right,” said Carolyn S. of New York.

“We told Kensington how they could

improve the charging solutions, and they made the change. Their charging rack is exactly what we wanted,” said Paul P. of Florida.

“The willingness to listen is not normal in this business. We look forward to our yearly focus group,” said Jeff W. from Iowa.

Introducing Aegis Smart Door Lock Bosma, a global leader in smart connected devices, will launch a new stylish door lock called Aegis. The Aegis intelligent door lock will feature several standard features like remote lock/unlock, keyless entry, door ajar notifications, various access levels, and some that are not so standard like the Anti-lock pick detection and auto-lock and unlock feature via Bluetooth.

The design of the Aegis door lock was a partnership between Bosma USA and Ink Studios, both located in Northern California. It's elegant octagonal alloy Kensington (Cont’d. from p. 1)

important part of the K12 world.

As classrooms become more collaborative, there is a growing need for wireless technology and ergonomic work areas. Setting up free model classrooms in your district is the only way to learn how to make these products. Kensington, with your help, wants to lead the way in Perspectives XR (Cont’d. from p. 1)

award-winning experiences. Once users discover the offerings on the database, they may purchase products in physical or digital form directly from the website with processes, prices and services that schools use and need. If a curriculum exists, it is available with one click, such as the Battle of the Alamo’s customizable standards-aligned lessons, which utilize the 4Cs and integrate with language arts.

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extension cords, power outlets or connecting cables. Wireless microphones with a reliable 300-foot wireless range add to the convenience and allow faculty and students to communicate simultaneously. Best of all, a portable sound system allows you to easily move the speaker from indoors to outdoors from the gym to the baseball field – all without having to purchase multiple systems or pay for UBTECH (Cont’d. from p. 4)

their reasons for applying to UBTECH’s Early Innovator grant program: Keith Barnes, Digital Learning Coach, Bullitt County Public Schools: “We’re using the UKIT as a springboard to chart a course for success in creating a STEAM educational experience that Mobile Edge (Cont’d. from p. 4)

for students: With separate sections for files, folders, gear, accessories and even water or snacks, they help students get and stay organized.

The bags feature dedicated, padded compartments to provide ample storage and easy access to laptops, tablets and notebooks of various sizes and makes.

They are rugged, yet comfortable and ergonomically friendly, providing maximum rough-and-tumble protection against bumps and drops.

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Technology itself is nothing without good instruction. The customer service and consulting experience that Perspectives XR offers bridge that gap. It will customize professional learning sessions, develop curricula and help with funding ideas from grant writing to placing materials in schools through philanthropy.

Immersive experiences in the classroom can be the difference between a special needs student understanding a

significant moment in history, or a nonreader engaging with and comprehending a character’s conflicts in a great story or play, or an art student who wants to create in 3D for others to enjoy. Perspectives XR, as its name indicates, believes all students deserve to experience the humanities from different, key perspectives as seen in QuantumERA’s Battle of Gettysburg experience, just released, which offers viewpoints from both sides of the Civil

an installed system.

An outdoor sound system should provide you with top quality sound amplification, all while being easy to use.

A quality system delivers both powerful, robust sound and clear, intelligible speech. If being used for emergency preparedness, the sound also needs to be loud enough so that it can be heard over emergency equipment, in an active environment or at a great distance in order to catch people’s attention and communi-

cate effectively.

incorporates community resources to [create an] ecosystem that will enable our students to be successful in the STEAM careers of tomorrow.”

Dana Jarnecke, Director of Teaching and Learning, Mt. Adams School District: “This opportunity will provide us with assistance in starting a quality program and developing a strategic partnership that will

Featured Solutions The Eco Laptop Messenger Bag fits devices up to 17.3 inches and features a dedicated padded computer compartment, plus a separate sections for files, magazines and accessories that keep gear organized and at your fingertips while also leaving a smaller carbon footprint.

SmartPack Backpack: The SmartPack is a no-nonsense backpack ergonomically designed and super lightweight. This stylish backpack not only offers laptop and tablet protection, but provides ample space for books, files and accessories.

Express Backpack 2.0: The

Benefits of Outdoor Systems Portable public address systems enable you to amplify your voice across a wide area, over a long distance and to a large crowd with successful, intelligible communication. Added features like wireless companion speaker connectivity and built-in Bluetooth allow for increased connectivity and sound coverage. increase STEM opportunities for students.”

Maureen Smith, Science Instructional Support Specialist PK–12, Broome Tioga BOCES: “Being that our districts are extremely diverse we focus very heavily on equity and making sure that our programs and initiatives are accessible to all. I think that this grant would be a major step forward in the

Express Backpack 2.0 was designed for student comfort when carrying a laptop and to provide extra room for books and accessories, as well as an integrated pocket to hold an iPad or tablet. It features seven fashion trim color options as well as a roomy interior with pockets for MP3 player, keys and accessories.

Mobile Edge SlipSuit Sleeve: The Sleeves are made of extra-thick, waterresistant EVA material with reinforced corners to help protect student laptops.

Use the nylon carrying handles to carry like a briefcase or slide the entire sleeve into a larger bag for easy storage.

more information, visit For www.bosmasmarthome.com or email info@bosmasmarthome.com.

For more information, go to www .kensington.com.

War. In addition, immersive tech has shown to increase empathy and promote digital citizenship skills.

Join the company on its mission to bring immersive humanities content to educators, because barriers such as geography, time, learning needs, language and money should not limit students’ learning.

For more information, go to www .perspectivesxr.org.

Anchor Audio’s portable outdoor sound systems have a rugged exterior designed to be weather resistant to withstand the most demanding applications. With a wide range of product options all with an easy-to-use and rugged design, Anchor Audio sound systems are backed by a six-year warranty and top-notch customer service.

Anchor Audio is sure to have a sound system that best fits your outdoor portable audio needs. right direction as we really begin implementation of our STEM plans.”

The first implementations of the Early Innovator Grant Program began in Fall 2019.

To learn more about UBTECH Education solutions, visit Pitsco booth #4313 or email education@ubtrobot.com.

Decoration Options Custom logo options for Mobile Edge bags also exist for schools and clubs to include a custom patch (molded 3D and digital print available) at an affordable cost of $3 per bag (plus a $100 set up charge) or a 5,000stitch embroidered decoration (embroidery pricing based on complexity of design).

Still not sure what the ideal size or style bag is for your student? Browse more than 40 products recommended for every type of student, from grammar school to grad school!

For more information, go to www.mobile edge.com or stop by booth #5018.