SynchronEyes® Software Now Available in Seven Languages
Multilanguage, award-winning computer-lab software saves teachers time and keeps students on track
Calgary, AB – September 22, 2003 – SMART Technologies Inc. announces SynchronEyes computer-lab instruction software version 4.1 for the Microsoft® Windows® operating system. Version 4.1 supports seven languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Danish and Italian. Teachers and students can switch languages whenever they choose, making SynchronEyes software ideal for multilanguage schools and classes. Unlike most other computer-lab management programs, SynchronEyes software combines real-time control over student workstations, a quiz editor and class voting tools into one complete package.
The monitor, broadcast, control and lock functions in SynchronEyes software enable teachers to keep students on task and provide both whole-class and one-on-one instruction. Using the new file transfer feature, teachers can distribute materials and assignments with the click of a mouse. Teachers can also save time by using SynchronEyes software to create quizzes in a variety of question formats – including a mix of multiple choice, short answer, ordering, matching and essay-style questions. The software will automatically distribute, collect and mark all quizzes. SynchronEyes software is compatible with SMART Board interactive whiteboards.
“We developed SynchronEyes software based on valuable feedback from educators, offering the same ease of use and functionality that our customers have come to expect from our flagship product, the SMART Board interactive whiteboard," says Nancy Knowlton, president and co-CEO of SMART. "This multilanguage release reflects SMART’s commitment to providing feature-rich software for our customers in their native languages.”
About SynchronEyes Computer-Lab Instruction Software
With SynchronEyes software, student workstations can be monitored and controlled from one teacher’s computer using an existing TCP/IP network. SynchronEyes software displays thumbnail images of all students' screens on the teacher's desktop so student progress can be monitored and questions answered. To facilitate in-class collaboration, teachers can assign students to groups, set up chat sessions and conduct polls with automatic tallying. Advanced control options enable teachers to take control of a student’s computer to guide the student through a problem or specify shared control for collaborative problem solving. Teachers can focus students’ attention by blanking all student screens and locking mice and keyboards. They can also monitor progress without distracting students by installing the software in invisible mode on student stations. With the quiz feature, teachers can create and mark a variety of question-and-answer formats. The software will automatically calculate class averages, and teachers can save quizzes for future use.
Free Evaluation
Teachers can download a free 30-day evaluation copy of SynchronEyes software 4.1 at www.SynchronEyes.com.
Availability
SynchronEyes computer-lab instruction software version 4.1 is available now.
For details on how to upgrade an earlier version of SynchronEyes software to version 4.1, visit www.SynchronEyes.com.
For additional information, specifications or authorized resellers, visit www.SynchronEyes.com or call 403.228.8565.
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For more information, please contact:
Public Relations
SMART Technologies Inc.
300, 1207 - 11th Avenue SW
Calgary, AB CANADA T3C 0M5
Phone +1.403.802.3337 Fax +1.403.228.2500
pr@smarttech.com
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