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One of the biggest impacts that I’ve seen technology make on a school this year is the installation of a simple but powerful projector and electric screen in the school hall.

The hardware depends on the size of the hall but the application is similar for Secondary and Primary schools. We usually do a demonstration on completing the install and I love to see the faces of the staff as its potential begins to dawn. The gasps and smiles alone as the electric screen descends almost make it worthwhile. (I even had a round of applause from a hall full of children seeing it for the first time – we hadn’t even switched the projector on!)The sound system has got to be good and blowing the roof off is often the aim.

The installation must result in easy use for the staff and (dare I suggest) pupils and so complicated mixer desks and permanent connections are out.So imagine a multi media cabinet with high quality components that can be wheeled in and out of the hall. Put in a mixture of hardware

CD and/or tape player for assemblies, discos, dance

A DVD for showing cinema style to more than one class

PC or laptop for powerpoints to governors, parents or classes

Visualiser for quickly displaying hymns or ‘Top work’ to the whole school

School plays might need a microphone and backdrop

A Wii for use in Breakfast Clubs and after school clubs

etc

As the teachers begin to discuss and see the impact that this presentation system can have on learning we soon see it used every minute of the day. Now we need a solution for the booking sheet!What do you use yours for?please leave your comments here

What we recommend from a supplier:

High lumen projector, Automatic Screen, Lockable AV cupboard, AV equipment, High quality audio system,Projector security, Education aware installation, training session for staffSolutions from under £2000 at www.smartmoveit.co.uk or www.lamphouse.co.uk

New Micro Projector to compliment smartphones and laptops on the go

If you travel around with a smartphone and/or laptop and watch a lot of movies or give presentations, then the emerging pico projector technology should be fascinating to follow. Though the technology has appeared in phones and cameras, it hasn’t really been given much attention. We really are hoping that this product is going to change that (MPro120 pico projector),

The MPro120 aims to deliver a lot for its size, with stereo speakers, an LED light source for long life that is rated for 20,000 hours of use and 12 lumens of brightness. Due for release on September 1st
Here are some of the key product features:

• VGA image and 100% color gamut gives the user one of the highest quality images of any portable projector currently available.
• Two integrated, half-watt stereo speakers help transform the MPro120 into a self-contained presentation device for entertainment or Business.
• Projects eight to 50-inch still or moving image stored on a video capable pass-through device
• LED light source with 20,000 hour life means the unit is environmentally friendly and there is no need for a replacement bulb.
• Featuring an integrated flip stand, tripod and variety of input cables, the MPro120 is ready to use “out-of-the-box.”