New AVerPen(TM) Interactive Classroom Solution Combines Mobility with
Interactive Collaborative Teacher-Student Engagement
MILPITAS, Calif., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- AVerMedia®( )Information, Inc., the
leading provider of digital multimedia and presentation technology, announced
today the unveiling of the extraordinary new AVerPen Mobile Interactive
Collaborative Learning Solution designed for educators focusing on
collaboration, group learning and teaching mobility. This light weight
interactive set of electronic pens allows up to seven users to collaborate on
one screen without the need of a slate or board while facilitating immediate
feedback with the use of the on board response keys. The pens may be used on
virtually any surface in the classroom, making teaching and collaborative
learning truly mobile. With AVerPen, AVerMedia is creating a new generation of
classroom technology by integrating the major functionalities and benefits of
different products into one comprehensive yet affordable package.
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Radio frequency (RF) technology is used to communicate the annotation and
collaboration from students and groups. AVerPen accomplishes annotation, image
and screen capture as well as group response and lesson engagement without the
use of a board or slate and without the need for calibration. Receivers are
attached via USB to a computer for projection onto a screen. Up to six
students and one teacher can work simultaneously on one screen or utilize the
Split Screen function for individual workspaces. Many hard classroom surfaces
are suitable for use with AVerPen such as student desktops, tables, notebooks
and binders and can be used up to 50 feet from the receiver.
AVerPen was developed to encourage group interaction and collaboration in the
new powerful object-oriented AVer+ software included with all models. Enhanced
annotation of images, objects, video and screen recordings can be saved as
projects or exported in various formats. An exciting feature of the AVer+
software is the virtual transparency mode which lets the teacher use the
features of AVer+ on his or her computer desktop or other programs. Documents,
presentations, web browsers and more can be annotated, captured and recorded
and pulled back into AVer+.
In addition to the advanced annotation functionalities, AVerPen is equipped as
a Group Response vehicle with six response buttons on the pen's stalk.
Educators may quickly assess a group's understanding of the lesson at hand as
students respond. Up to 60 pens can be registered to a single receiver for the
GRS feature. Responses are tabulated and stored in the AVer+ project file. The
AVerPen system used in conjunction with AVerVision document cameras through
the AVer+ software create an entire 21st Century Classroom solution complete
with display, annotation, collaboration, presentation, capture, record,
response and export capabilities.
Pricing and Availability
AVerPen is available now in all configurations:
1. Starter Pack - 1 Teacher Pen and 4 Student Pens for an MSRP of $799.99
2. Classroom Pack - 1 Teacher Pen and 8 Student Pens for an MSRP of
$1099.99
3. Standalone Teacher Pen - 1 Teacher Pen for an MSRP of $499.99
4. Add-on Pack - 4 Student Pens for an MSRP of $499.99
For more information about the AVerPen or any of AVerMedia's other classroom
presentation products, visit www.avermedia-usa.com/presentation or call
Toll-Free at 1-877-548-7824.
About AVerMedia® Information, Inc:
AVerMedia is the technology leader in Digital Multimedia Video Convergence
Technology. AVerMedia provides Hardware and Software Surveillance Systems,
Document Cameras, Digital Video Makers, and PC-to-TV Converters for consumer
and corporate/educational markets. As a leader in innovative manufacturing and
environmentally friendly products, AVerMedia is also highly involved with
community and social responsibilities. AVerMedia also partners with ODMs for
the development of AVerMedia's technologies for integration applications.
AVerMedia is a registered trademark of AVerMedia Technologies, Inc. All other
trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective
owners.
SOURCE AVerMedia Technologies, Inc.
Grant Woods of AVerMedia Information, Inc., +1-623-337-5944,
grant.woods@avermedia.com
