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We're Hitting the Road!
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at any of
these upcoming tradeshows and receive a FREE demo of the InterWrite
Interactive Classroom!
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BETT 2007
British Education and Training
Technology Exhibition
January 10-13, 2007
London, UK
Stand #A10 |
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NOT 2007
January 23-27, 2007
Utrecht, Netherlands |
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FETC 2007
Florida Educational
Technology Conference
January 24-26, 2007
Orlando, FL
Booth #256 |
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EDUFAIR
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Education Fair in Korea
January 24-26, 2007
Seoul, Korea |
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TCEA 2007
Texas Computer Education Association’s 27th Annual
Convention & Exposition
February 5-9, 2006
Austin, TX
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From Our
Customers... |
“When a parent asks how a student is doing,
I have instant information that I can show the parent on a daily basis. When
a test is finished, I have instant information on how each student did.”
- Ryan Holy Eagle
St. Francis School, N.
Dakota,
on the
benefits of InterWrite PRS in a K12 classroom |
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Copyright 2006.
GTCO CalComp, Inc.
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Welcome to our 2006 Year-End issue of
InterWrite News. We are happy to send you our annual review of all things
InterWrite. In this issue we will update you on all the latest product updates,
training sessions, news coverage, and let you know where you can find us in the
coming months around the globe. 2006 has been a GREAT year for us, and we |
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can’t wait to show you what we have in store for
2007 to make your classrooms even more exciting and engaging for your students.
Over the next few months you’ll notice a lot of exciting happenings going on
around here at InterWrite. Don’t forget to stop by and see us in Orlando,
Florida at FETC in January to see all the new “stuff” and learn the latest on
our products and services. We will have staff and educators at our booth to
answer any of your questions and show you the latest “tricks and tips” on how to
use InterWrite products in your classroom.
We hope that you are winding down the semester and getting ready to spend some
quality time with your family and friends over the holidays. Remember we always
love to hear from our InterWrite teachers, so if you have a story to tell or
even a question to ask, simply e-mail
marketing@gtcocalcomp.com
and we will be happy to help. Have a wonderful holiday season and here’s
to a great 2007 for everyone! |
Rob Meissner
Vice President, Marketing
410-312-9241
InterWrite Interactive Classroom
InterWrite Leads the Market with Two New Wide-Format Interactive
Whiteboards – GTCO CalComp announces the new InterWrite SchoolBoard
1071 and 1085 – two new wide-format interactive whiteboards with a 16:9
aspect ratio. GTCO CalComp is the first company to introduce wide-format
interactive whiteboard incorporating precision electromagnetic
technology. The new wide-format SchoolBoards will be available in the
third quarter. The InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085 support the
industry’s movement toward the use of widescreen laptops and wide-format
projectors.
Read Press Release
InterWrite 6.11 Software Supports New Wide-Format InterWrite
SchoolBoards - We have added
many new features to InterWrite 6.11 – including a keyword searchable
resource gallery and support for our new wide-format SchoolBoards.
Existing users connected to the Internet can download the latest release
from the “Check for Updates” button in their software or click on the
link below.
Download Software
(Software upgrades for existing users are available free of
charge.)
InterWrite 3.0 for Mac has been updated to
install on Intel Macs - We have updated
our current release of InterWrite for Mac (v.3.0)
so that it can install properly on the new Intel Macs. The updated
version of the software can be downloaded from our website.
Do a “Check for Updates” from your InterWrite Software
or click on the link below.
Download Software
(Software upgrades for existing users are
available free of charge.)
InterWrite™ PRS 4.10 Brings Clickers to Classrooms Around the World
- We are pleased to announce the release of InterWrite PRS
Software version 4.10 for use with the Company’s
award-winning InterWrite PRS system. The latest version of InterWrite
PRS software now supports over 14 global languages and is compatible
with Windows®, MAC OS X®, Intel MAC®, and Linux. InterWrite PRS 4.10
also showcases a new, sleeker user interface making it easier and more
intuitive for educators around the globe to utilize PRS “clickers” and
software to instantly receive student feedback and assess comprehension
of a subject matter.
Read Press Release
Download Software
(Software upgrades for existing users are
available free of charge.)
New Interactive Pen Charger for InterWrite SchoolBoards
- In addition to the new wide-format interactive whiteboards,
InterWrite is also pleased to announce a new interactive pen charging
option for its entire line of interactive whiteboards. The new
SchoolBoard Interactive Pen Charger easily mounts to the side of any
InterWrite SchoolBoard and allows educators to easily charge 2
interactive pens. If you have any additional questions about these new
products, please contact your Local Reseller or e-mail
sales@gtcocalcomp.com.
Easiteach Now Available for Mac - RM Education has recently
announced that Easiteach 3.3 Mac Version 1.0 is available and currently
runs on Mac OS 10.4 and greater. Please contact your Local InterWrite
Reseller or e-mail
sales@gtcocalcomp.com for
pricing and additional details.
Major, Multimillion Dollar Education Initiative in Russia includes
InterWrite™ Interactive Whiteboards - GTCO
CalComp is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a major contract to
supply interactive whiteboards to the four major regions in the Russian
Federation. The contract for over 1,600 InterWrite SchoolBoards will support
the Russian’s Ministry of Education’s objective to provide students from
various regions in Russia with equal rights to access information-reference
resources and educational programs in a dynamic and interactive setting.
Read
Press Release
Over 36,000 InterWrite SchoolBoards to be in Operation in Mexico by February
2007 - We are pleased to announce that based on our great success with
our first contract for over 24,000 interactive whiteboards for Mexico,
InterWrite has been awarded another contract through the Enciclomedia
Project for an additional 12,000. Through superior installation, service and
training, InterWrite continues to support the Mexican government's efforts
to provide every primary school in the country with the equipment required
to access digital resources for teaching and learning. Read
Press Release
InterWrite Recognizes “Champion Schools” in New Zealand
- Forty Schools in New Zealand participated in a day of intense
training, collaboration and award recognition by InterWrite’s Authorized
Distributor, Sitech Systems. These 40 Champion Schools were selected as the
most innovative schools in New Zealand because of their use of technology in
the classroom – especially the InterWrite SchoolBoard and InterWrite
SchoolPad. The December 5th event introduced the award-winning InterWrite
PRS RF student response system to these schools with training and
collaboration sessions to help integrate this exciting technology into their
teaching practices.
Read Press Release
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New InterWrite Lessons and Images Available -
Have you visited our
Educators
Resource Center lately? We've recently updated the Center with more
InterWrite Lessons and resources for our teachers. This site is a FREE
resource to all of our
InterWrite customers
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offers a variety of math, language arts, science,
and other lessons and activities for your classroom. You can
also
submit your favorite lesson to
share with other educators, and join an
online
discussion group to share ideas! Looking for the latest
educational grants
and
training resources?
Stop by the
ERC
and see everything it has to offer! |
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Free Online Training Via WebEx!
- Want to learn more ways to use InterWrite Interactive Classroom
products in your classroom? Want to learn the latest tips to get the most
out of our InterWrite PRS assessment system? Then sign
up for one of our FREE online training sessions for either
InterWrite Software
or
InterWrite PRS.
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InterWrite SchoolPad Wins Prestigious AEP & AOL@SCHOOL Technology
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Selected from nearly 1,300 entries, the InterWrite SchoolPad was
recognized for its innovative use of wireless technology and interactive
tools to improve and enhance the delivery of any educational software
package. The award was presented at the Association of Educational
Publishers (AEP) Awards Banquet and Gala on June 9, 2006, in Washington,
D.C.
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InterWrite™ SchoolPad Named “Best Attention Getter” by
Scholastic Instructor® Magazine
- The InterWrite™ SchoolPad was named the “Best Attention Getter”
technology product by Scholastic Instructor®, the most widely read
professional magazine for teachers of grades K-8. The InterWrite
SchoolPad was recognized for its innovative use of wireless technology
and interactive tools to improve and enhance the delivery of lessons,
particularly for classrooms with special needs learners. The SchoolPad
is recognized in the October 2006 issue of Instructor in the
“Teachers’ Picks - Tech tools perfect for special needs learners (and
you, too!)” story.
Read Press Release
InterWrite Honors The Nation’s Top Math
and Science Teachers –
InterWrite has donated over $50,000 in InterWrite
Interactive Classroom products to 100 outstanding teachers who won this
year’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science
Teaching (PAEMST). As a Champion Sponsor of the PAEMST program,
InterWrite provided each teacher with an InterWrite SchoolPad, or
equivalent Interactive Classroom product, and a personal site visit to
help set up their new product.
Read Press Release
Learn More About PAEMST
The InterWrite Interactive Classroom
has garnered a lot of high-profile press lately. Some of the articles
include:
“The Classroom of Tomorrow, Today”
Business Week
Online, September 18, 2006
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Article
“High Tech Toys Help Teach Math -
InterWrite SchoolBoard
Featured in Ohio Schools”
Journal-News
Paper, October 23, 2006
Read Article
“Classroom Launches into New Era -
InterWrite
SchoolBoard and SchoolPad in Australia Schools”
Northeast Newspapers (Australia), February 8, 2006
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Article
“Interactive Support Fuels GTCO CalComp's Success”
Training Magazine, November 13, 2006
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