It is now easier than ever for educators to obtain collaborative learning software and collaborative displays. Epson, a projector manufacturer, and SMART Technologies Inc., a global provider of collaboration solutions, recently announced an agreement where SMART Notebook collaborative learning software will now be included with Epson BrightLink interactive projectors 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,” says 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 BrightLink projector.”
“Educators are seeking the best hardware and software solutions to help them teach effectively, and to drive student engagement and learning outcomes,” says 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 BrightLink 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 an interactive projector with collaborative learning software to create visually compelling, engaging and interactive learning experiences. Epson’s complete BrightLink interactive projector line is tested and fully authorized by SMART for use with SMART Notebook software, and SMART Notebook fully supports BrightLink 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.
For additional information regarding the availability of Epson BrightLink interactive projectors with SMART Notebook software entitlements, visit www.epson.com/brightlink.
This article was originally published by our content partner K-12 TechDecisions.
