September 2010 Product Spotlight

Samsung
Samsung Techwin America's Electronic Imaging Division, a market leader in document camera technology, has announced the SAMCAM 860 – an exciting new document camera with several features seldom found on cameras priced under $799.  Educators have determined that students taught with active learning instruction techniques, which engage and involve them in the lesson, will have better retention of the material.
www.samsungpresenterusa.com

L.A. Steelcraft
L.A. Steelcraft's Traditional Backstops feature schedule 40 galvanized steel pipe, chain link fabric in 2"- 9 gauge H.D.G/K.K. with 5 rear and 3 side-wing planks. They are reinforced with 12 truss-rod wing-panel sections. All traditional backstops come with 2" X 12" Douglas Fir Planking. Arched and Full-Size Permanent Backstops with Hoods are also available.
www.lasteelcraftcraft.com

Prestwick House
Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Teacher's Editions include the full text of the novel, annotated with everything you need to effectively teach a work of literature. Helpful in-margin annotations include everything from notes on style, character, and motivation, to descriptions of literary terms, and even questions and answers that probe the intricacies of plot, theme, and allusion.
www.PrestwickHouse.com

Maupin House
With the CRAFTPLUS K-8 WRITING PROGRAM , ready-to-go daily writing lessons plus a differentiated writing curriculum create a flexible and complete school-wide writing solution. Teachers learn how to explicitly incorporate writing process, writing craft skills, and grammar with the writing workshop model. Download first unit, grade-level expectations, and first assessment online.
www.maupinhouse.com
       

Fumoto
The Fumoto Valve is a quick release brass ball valve that replaces standard crankcase oil drain plug. Install this valve and you can drain your engine oil without tools and without mess. Just lift the lever from its locked position and give it a quarter turn to open it. For industrial engines, the N-Series valve comes with a hose adapter to drain the oil away from engines.
www.FumotoUSA.com

RISO
RISO has introduced the MZ1090 two-color, single-pass digital duplicator, the latest in the MZ series of digital duplicators. Like its predecessors, the MZ1090 prints up to 150 ppm—the world's fastest print speed for a two-color, single-pass digital duplicator—but also delivers true 600 dpi image quality, ledger size printing, a built-in GDI controller, and unmatched single-pass, two- color printing productivity.
www.riso.com

Bretford Manufacturing
Bretford Manufacturing has introduced new 84-inch round tables for the SCALE-UP teaching model used in educational environments. With adjustable and sturdy work surfaces, shelving, and optional electrical units, the tables comfortably seat up to nine students with or without laptop computers to promote group interaction for improved problem solving, conceptual understanding, attitudes and success rates in classrooms.
www.bretford.com

Ergo-Write
The Ergo-Write system was designed to maximize your dry erase board space and functionally.  This ergonomic system allows the dry erase board to move 18" vertically so that it can be used comfortably by all students no matter their height. The system can accommodate dry erase boards that are 4' high and up to 8' long.  
 www.ergo-write.com

StageRight
The new First Chair by StageRight redefines the music chair. The ergonomic design and breathable mesh promotes better circulation which enables musicians to optimize their performance. The specially woven seat and back suspension material conforms to the musician's body and keeps them cool at the same time. With its contemporary, lyrical design and revolutionary materials, the First Chair is quickly becoming the leader in its class.
www.stageright.com

Audix
Audix has introduced the MG12, MG15, and MG18, which are professional miniature gooseneck condenser microphones modeled after the innovative Micros Series. Designed for applications such as podium, presentation, meetings and teleconferencing, the MG12/15/18 are known for their clarity, excellent sound quality and ease of operation along with the ability to accurately capture and reproduce vocals from a comfortable distance.
www.audixusa.com