Nov 2005 Product Spotlight
Stanmar
Stanmar, Inc. has decades of experience designing and building high-quality multipurpose facilities at a great value and has completed numerous projects nationwide. Stanmar takes full project responsibility (including all architecture, engineering and construction) and offers a guaranteed fixed price. In addition to Christian and independent schools, Stanmar's clients include private colleges and universities. The National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) has also designated Stanmar as their preferred vendor for the design and construction of athletic/recreational facilities.
www.stanmar-inc.com
RoofPro 4.1
Digital Facilities Corporation, one of the industry's leading providers of roofing asset management software, has released version 4.1 of its RoofPro asset management program. New features of RoofPro 4.1 include a completely redesigned database; a new Explorer and Outlook based Graphics User Interface (GUI); an expanded roof section summary page; and a roof condition index. Both software and online service versions of RoofPro 4.1 will continue to offer enhanced wizards, a report writer based on Crystal Reports, improved SmartList and SmartText editors, and a PDF report generator. RoofPro 4.1 also has improved program tools designed to accept electronic inspections from RoofPro Inspector, a new program also being released this quarter.
www.digital-facilities.net
Louvre from MacroSystem
MacroSystem Digital Video, the inventor of stand-alone video editors, has announced the delivery of a new product for digital cameras. The Louvre is an appliance that imports digital stills for editing, viewing and exporting to either CD, DVD or out to a printer. With this new technology, students and teachers are now able to share high-quality JPEGs in full resolution with an entire class, directly on a data projector, without the need of a computer. And the Louvre comes standard with useful classroom features such as photo compare, transitions/effects and music import from a CD. Built on the hallmark of digital video editors, from the top-of-the-line Solitaire to the introductory Claro, the Louvre remains a unique product in the market because of its low learning curve and high stability.
www.casablanca.tv
nora designer's notebook
Freudenberg Building Systems, Inc., manufacturer of nora rubber flooring, has introduced "nora designer's notebook." The "nora designer's notebook" is a free, monthly e-mail that contains fresh design ideas, topics and news from nora rubber flooring. Subscribers will receive one message every month that contains valuable insights and information with links to inspired design and exceptional performance topics. Notebook topics will explore the innovations in floor covering products, colors, patterns and services, trends in sustainability, updates on environmental regulations and health and safety factors, insights on growth markets and demanding applications that require high performance flooring.
www.norarubber.com
Hergo Training/Studio Desk
The Training/Studio Desk is an ideal addition to any educational environment. The adjustable, recessed monitor shelf is ergonomically designed to reduce neck and back strain and allow eye contact between educator and students. The modular design guarantees easy set-up, reconfiguration and mobility and accommodates a desktop or tower case, printer, fax machine, phone and modem. The Training/Studio Desk can be used individually or combined with others in a class setting or configured in rows or sections for on-site training seminars. The desk accommodates a Flat Panel or CRT monitor, with monitor viewing angles of 0, 10 and 20 degrees.
www.hergo.com
Edupress
Edupress products are designed with teachers' busy schedules in mind. In the newest catalog, products are grouped by theme, so teachers can quickly find what they need to meet curriculum demands and coordinate the classroom. Edupress's Math in a Flash was the winner of the 2004 Dr. Toy award, and the company has introduced the new Sight Words in a Flash. Teachers will also find more than 60 new teaching tools, curriculum resources, bulletin boards, reading incentives, awards and classroom décor introduced by Edupress in 2005. www.edupressinc.com
SnapGrades
SnapGrades is an online gradebook. The program includes full-featured grading options, integrated e-mail reports, standards-based report cards and seating charts. Parents have the option of checking grades and homework online anytime, and teachers appreciate the program's ease of use. SnapGrades can be used for grades pre-kindergarten through 12 and above. The program features top security, is SIS compatible and includes automatic backup. Free trials are available.
www.snapgrades.net
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers has been providing pre-K through 6 th grade supplemental educational materials since 1979. All materials are created and developed by professional educators to meet curriculum standards and ensure grade-level appropriateness. Daily Language Review has been a popular item, and the new consumable Student Practice Book saves time and money. Teachers don't have to make copies for each student or use up copy quotas. Everything is in one book, making it easy to keep skills sharp and students highly prepared for standardized testing.
www.evan-moor.com
LeapTrack Assessment & Instruction System by LeapFrog
LeapFrog SchoolHouse's LeapTrack system offers formative assessment and engaging, differentiated instruction in reading, math and language arts for students in grades K-5, helping teachers put every student on a personalized path to success. The LeapTrack system also lets teachers and administrators communicate student, class or school district progress relative to key state standards.
www.LeapTrack.com/CP
Woodware by Design
Woodware by Design, Inc. has a goal of providing schools of all sizes with the opportunity to purchase attractive, quality computer furniture with functional features at affordable prices. The company has designed six styles of computer tables with cable management built in for a custom look. The company can design computer labs for schools, integrating the computer tables.
www.woodwarefurniture.com
Delta Education
With more than 30 years of experience, Delta Education provides teachers with classroom resources for helping students learn science and math. The company provides an innovative line of inquiry-based science kits and thousands of hands-on science and math classroom resources to meet the needs of today's students and teachers.
www.deltaeducation.com