Software helps teachers administer and score quizzes.
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SynchronEyes® v5.1 computer-lab instruction software helps teachers control computer lab or networked classroom and provide one-to-one instruction directly from desktop. Software features ability to randomize quiz questions and answers for individual students and export quiz results to Excel® spreadsheets. It supports variety of question formats and displays thumbnail images of all students' screens on teacher's desktop to monitor progress.
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Latest Version of SynchronEyes Software Offers Teachers More Ways to Administer and Score Quizzes
Award-Winning Classroom Management Software Helps Teachers Test and Assess Student Learning Efficiently
DENVER --- October 19, 2004 --- SMART Technologies Inc. announces the release of SynchronEyes(R) 5.1 computer-lab instruction software for the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) operating system with more options for administering and scoring quizzes. SynchronEyes software helps teachers control the whole computer lab or networked classroom and provide one-to-one instruction directly from their desktop. The latest quiz features, unique to SynchronEyes software, include the option to randomize quiz questions and answers for individual students, and export quiz results to Microsoft(R) Excel(R) spreadsheets. The Quiz Wizard now also supports rich text editing (bold, italic and underline). Version 5.1, available in six languages - English, French, Dutch, German, Chinese and Brazilian Portuguese - saves time for teachers and makes it easier to test and assess students' understanding of concepts.
Designed in consultation with educators, SynchronEyes software has an easy-to-learn interface that provides quick access to frequently used features, including Observe, Control, Broadcast and Lock. Unlike most other classroom management programs, award-winning SynchronEyes software combines a quiz editor, class voting tools and real-time viewing and control over student workstations into one, intuitive interface. Teachers can create quizzes with diagrams and images in a variety of question formats, including a mix of multiple choice, short answer, ordering, matching and essay-style questions. The software automatically distributes, collects and marks quizzes and offers customized marking so teachers can tailor grading schemes.
"Teachers in computer labs or networked classrooms are faced with the unique challenge of monitoring students' progress and providing guidance while their attention is focused on their computers," says Nancy Knowlton, SMART's president and co-CEO. "SynchronEyes 5.1 software was developed with feedback from educators and will enable them to fully engage students, assess their level of understanding, provide individual attention and save time."
About SynchronEyes Computer-Lab Instruction Software
SynchronEyes computer-lab instruction software enables networked student workstations to be monitored and controlled from one teacher's computer. SynchronEyes software displays thumbnail images of all students' screens on the teacher's desktop, so student progress can be monitored, questions answered and lessons broadcast. Teachers can take control of a student's computer to guide the student through a problem or focus attention by locking all student screens and disabling mouse devices and keyboards. Teachers can also block access to specific applications including Internet browsers, instant messaging or games. To facilitate in-class collaboration, teachers can assign students to groups, create polls and chat sessions, and conduct tests with automatic marking. Using the File Transfer feature, teachers can distribute materials and assignments with the click of a mouse. For more information, visit www.SynchronEyes.com.
Free Evaluation
Teachers can download a free 30-day evaluation copy of SynchronEyes 5.1 software at www.SynchronEyes.com.
Pricing and Availability
SynchronEyes 5.1 computer-lab instruction software is available at a suggested list price of US$1,199 per lab license, which includes one teacher install and unlimited student installs. Not-for-profit educational institutions may purchase a lab license for US$779. There is no charge for software installations on student workstations in the same lab, which gives schools the flexibility to add new student computers to that lab in the future without paying additional licensing fees.
A school license for SynchronEyes software, which provides unlimited installs for a K-12 school, is also available. Other volume discounts are also available. Contact SMART for pricing.
For details on how to upgrade an earlier version of SynchronEyes software to version 5.1, visit www.smarttech.com/support/software.
SynchronEyes software is available directly from SMART or from authorized resellers of SMART products. For more information, specifications or a list of authorized resellers, visit www.SynchronEyes.com or call 1.888.42.SMART.
About SMART
SMART Technologies Inc. is both the industry pioneer and global market leader in easy-to-use interactive whiteboards and other group collaboration tools. SMART products include the family of award-winning SMART Board interactive whiteboards, as well as interactive pen displays, multimedia cabinets and software. Using SMART products, groups can access and share the information they need to meet, teach, train and present. SMART has been issued and maintains a broad portfolio of patents with numerous U.S., Canadian and other foreign patents pending. SMART customers in education include New York City Board of Education (U.S.), Oxford University (UK), Tokyo Nampei Senior High School (Japan), Richardson Primary School (Australia), University of Ottawa (Canada), United World College (Singapore), Realschule Pritzwalk (Germany), Florida School for the Deaf & Blind (U.S.) and Harvard University (U.S.).
SMART is a private company founded in 1987. Employing more than 500 people, SMART is headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with assembly facilities in Ottawa and Calgary, and offices in Bonn, Tokyo, New York City and Washington, D.C. In 1992 SMART formed a strategic alliance with Intel(R) Corporation that resulted in joint product development and marketing efforts, and Intel's equity ownership in SMART. SMART products are sold through dealers across North America and distributors worldwide. For more information, visit www.smarttech.com.
