Traditional projectors are based primarily on enlarging images. When images such as small icons and text are enlarged they become harder to read. Brilliance and sharpness are greatly compromised. Other factors such as lighting and classroom layouts can also exacerbate this imperfect system.
EBS has developed an affordable solution to eliminate the many obstacles that projectors create. As opposed to enlarging images, the Videodidact-Show allows computer instructors to directly transmit the image displayed on their screen to every student's monitor. The day's lesson is right in front of them in the clearest and highest resolution possible. Issues of lighting or obstructions of view are eradicated. In addition, student computers become automatically locked out when the instructor sends their screen to all. This function allows for complete undivided student attention. Students are restricted from surfing the Internet, playing games or taking part in any other unrelated tasks during instruction. As a result, the student's learning experiences will improve, more directly their grades.
Finally, the feature of "locking out" students from using their computer can also be taken to another powerful level. When an instructor needs to lecture or give an important announcement, one keystroke is all that is needed to blank out every student screen. Once again, computer instructors receive complete, undivided student attention. Students are automatically inclined to look up and listen to the instructor since there is nothing else for them to do.
As you can see, Videodidact-Show is an extremely powerful teaching tool allowing the instructor to gain total control over their computer classroom. Moreover, instructors can create better students, in a shorter time, with less stress.
Ask yourself one question: "Can I get that same power from a projector?"
Comparison Projector/Videodidact-Show
Considering a purchase of a brand new, top-of-the-line projector for your computer classroom? RECONSIDER!! Save money and teach more efficiently with Videodidact-Show. This product is a handsome alternative to the “household” projector. Additionally, the Videodidact-Show easily complements a projector if one is already installed within the classroom. Below are reasons why Videodidact-Show is such a magnificent addition to any computer classroom over a projector:
1. When a projector’s image is displayed for students to see, some view it good while others struggle with several issues. Depending on a classroom’s layout, things such as building support beams, computer monitors and even the students’ positioning around each other can all compromise their line of vision and as a result affect their learning experience.
Videodidact-Show sends the instructor’s screen directly to each student's monitor. Furthermore, when this happens students are unable to operate their computer if instructor decides so. Any distractions are eliminated. The most important thing to realize about this feature also is that each student views the same high-quality image as the instructor does without degradation or delay.
2. All projectors have resolution limitations that may render certain monitors and software programs incompatible.
Videodidact-Show automatically transfers up to 1,600 x 1,200 pixel images throughout the entire classroom in real-time without degradation. Therefore, Videodidact-Show will always accommodate the present and future needs of any computer classroom. In addition, images will be transferred to each student with the sharpest quality possible.
3. Brightness issues also tend to hamper the projector image. For example, this problem is most commonly seen when the sun or other lighting obscures the vision of the image being projected.
Videodidact-Show presents the instructor’s image directly into the student’s monitor with the same brightness and contrast as is shown on the instructor’s monitor.
4. Projectors also harvest maintenance and various part replacement issues that can become quite expensive (i.e. lamp replacements).
Videodidact-Show requires no maintenance. In fact, the Videodidact-Show system includes a 3- year warranty on all parts. There are no recurring supply or maintenance costs.
5. Projectors require a large screen to project images onto.
Videodidact-Show has no additional requirements.
6. A projector has one single purpose: to display the instructor’s screen.
Videodidact-Show can do much, much more. For example, it enables the instructor to receive maximum attention in the classroom while teaching or at any other time (see point #1). In addition, Videodidact-Show allows the instructor to send their image to the students and at the same time send the image of a second source such as a notebook, VCR, ELMO, camera etc. to a projector; or vice verse.
7. Projectors cannot be upgraded.
Videodidact-Show will “grow” as the classroom “grows” to accommodate new computers, increases in the number of workstations, or new software capabilities. Videodidact-Show can even be upgraded up to the Computer Classroom Management System Videodidact-Select.To assure this, the Videodidact-Show customer receives 100% credit of the price he paid, if he wants to upgrade to Videodidact-Select. This offer lasts 12 months after purchasing date.
8. Finally, a screen/projector system and associated expenses will conservatively cost (with large screen) $4,000.00 to $5,000.00. This figure can easily go up to $10,000 and more if higher resolution or brightness is needed in the projector. Furthermore, there is no protection against technological obsolescence.
Videodidact-Show costs less than $7,500.00 for a single classroom with 1 instructor and 20 students, plus installation if required.
