Epson interactive projectors for education models now come with the SMART Notebook collaborative learning software. worldwide. The addition of SMART Notebook software to Epson interactive projectors provides a potent combination for collaborative learning.
“We’re delighted to extend the reach of our longstanding partnership with Epson to a global offering,” said Greg Estell, Solutions President, SMART Technologies. “SMART Notebook allows educators to easily create engaging, interactive learning in a way that’s natural to both teachers and students, and now they can do so on any Epson Interactive projector.”
“Educators are seeking the best hardware and software solutions to help them teach effectively, and to drive student engagement and learning outcomes,” said Keith Kratzberg, Senior Vice President, Epson America, Inc. “This partnership speaks directly to the needs of teachers to create engaging, impactful and fun lessons, as well as to respond to the needs of learners in real-time. By bringing together these leading interactive classroom technologies, we are providing the tools to meet those needs.”
Building upon the already established software relationship between the two companies that has enabled Epson to sell SMART Notebook software along with its interactive projectors in certain global markets since 2013, the new agreement allows Epson to bundle SMART Notebook software, including a SMART Notebook Advantage subscription during the first year, with Epson interactive projectors as a standard offering on a worldwide basis.
The SMART Notebook Advantage subscription lets customers upgrade to new versions of Notebook software in that first year, as well as access technical support and unlock premium features within Notebook.
This combination allows educators around the world to use the number-one selling interactive projector with collaborative learning software to create visually compelling, engaging and interactive learning experiences.
Epson’s complete interactive projector line is tested and fully authorized by SMART for use with SMART Notebook software, and SMART Notebook fully supportsEpson interactive features such as dual pen and finger-touch.
Both Epson and SMART will provide customer support and training for their respective products, giving educators full confidence as they bring more collaboration into classrooms and other learning spaces.
Availability
Epson interactive projectors with SMART Notebook software entitlements will begin shipping in
North America in November 2015 and throughout other regions of the world in early 2016. They will be shipped to Southeast Asia from February 2016.
About Epson Interactive Projectors
Epson Interactive line of short-throw and ultra short-throw interactive projectors offers advanced connectivity options to project onto any existing whiteboard, wall or other smooth, light-colored, hard surface.
Epson interactive projectors offer dual pen support and PC-free annotation with a range of devices including document cameras, DVD and Blue-ray players as well as tablets and mobile devices, or no source at all.
The cost-effective Epson Interactive models deliver a large interactive learning area with variable image sizes and include HDMI connectivity. Epson says its projectors offer 3x higher color brightness than leading competitive projectors. Epson Interactive projectors utilize 3LCD, 3-chip technology for brilliant images with vivid color.
