Tool Suite
Included Equipment
All participating "Backpackers" will receive a basic kit of instructional technologies including an Apple iPad Air 2 tablet, an Apple TV media appliance, a Swivl video tracking robot, a fine point stylus, Camtasia Studio recording software and a rugged backpack to stow the equipment. Learn more about the included tools and suggestions for their use below. Click the thumbnail to see a high resolution preview.
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With Apple TV, backpackers can use AirPlay to wirelessly broadcast content on their iPad to a classroom display. Use it to lead a class brainstorm or walk everyone through a presentation. Students can also connect, giving them the ability to share projects on the big screen.Apple TV can be installed in a classroom or moved from room-to-room using the included Bluetooth mobility kit.
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The Apple iPad Air 2 is a lightweight tablet featuring an ultra high definition display and a 10-hour battery life. The iPad features a rich library of content with 80,000 education apps designed specifically for the iPad. Find interactive books, speeches, virtual tours and videos from experts and institutions around the world. Or develop your own content; capture a lecture, host a video conference, record a screencast or build engaging presentations. Use your iPad with Apple TV, Swivl and the fine tip stylus.
View Larger Swivl Robot with Free Cloud
Turns your iPad into a complete video solution. The Swivl Robot follows you as you move around the classroom and interact with students, stops to focus on white boards when needed and even scans rooms at your command to capture groups and white boards. The Swivl follows a marker that can be worn or held with automation controls and heads up reminders. It has a built-in wireless microphone to capture the voices you need to hear.
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A fine point precision stylus for your iPad Air.Use it to take written notes in Pennultimate or to create "Khan Academy" style videos with Explain Everything. Draw on a web conference white board or markup an assignment and provide student feedback directly on a document with Bb Mobile Grader.
View Larger Camtasia Studio Software
Camtasia is a a powerful screen recorder and editor that helps create high definitions videos that can be easily shared with Kaltura. Use Camtasia to record screen movements and actions or import video from your iPad or webcam. Videos are given a professional feel using built-in themes, animated video backgrounds, graphics and callouts.
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Backpackers can tote their instructional technology with this rugged backpack from Pelican. It features a built-in watertight and crushproof case that is easy to access. This roomy bag has plenty of space to carry nearly all of your equipment from classroom to classroom.
Optional Equipment
Optional additions to your backpack include the Wacom Cintiq creative pen and display, a USB rechargeable wireless microphone, a noise canceling headset and a high definition web cam. Optional equipment will be assigned to applicants with compelling use cases. Visit the project's frequently asked questions page to see how selections will be made and to download a copy of the selection rubric.
View Larger Wacom Cintiq 13HD
The Wacom Comtiq pressure sensitive creative pen and display allows backpackers to work directly on the screen of their Mac or PC. With 10 interchangeable nibs and more than 2,000 pressure levels, the creative pen feels like traditional brushes, pencils and markers. Use the tablet to create illustrations or to produce "Khan Academy" style videos. Use the marker and pen nibs to markup student assignments in Blackboard or to write on a web conference white board.
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The xTAG is a plug-in-play USB rechargeable wireless microphone specifically designed to record crisp audio while preventing interference from other devices. Use it as an area microphone to record classroom discussion or during web conferences. Use it with the included lanyard as a personal microphone during lecture capture or presentation voice over.
View Larger Plantronics Noise Cancelling Headset
The over-the-ear Plantronics GameCome USB headset for Mac or PC cancels background noise, delivering crisp Dolby 7.1 surround sound even in the nosiest of environments. The flexible, hinged microphone booms eliminates background sound for crystal clear recording. The ear cups rotate to lay flat for easy storage. This headset is perfect for narrating presentations and screencasts, podcasting or web conferencing.
View Larger Microsoft Lifecam Camera
The Microsoft LifeCam USB web cam for Mac or PC records smooth and detailed 1080p high definition video. The web cam's wide angle lens and ClearFrame Technology keeps the audience clear and in focus. TrueColor Technology keeps video bright and colorful in virtually all lighting conditions. Includes integrated high fidelity microphone for easy web conferencing or Kaltura recording.
