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Visit Us at
EDUCAUSE
2006
October 9-11, 2006
Dallas, TX |
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If you're planning on coming to Dallas,
visit us in Booth 1315. We'll
be showcasing our newest offering, Virtual
PRS.
Virtual PRS is our latest
PRS Software offering
that can be used on any computer, with or without our RF clickers. In fact, you
can run the Virtual PRS software with a mixture of RF clickers
and computers! |
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From Our
Customers... |
"I just downloaded and installed version 4.10, and it rocks! It runs just
fine on my new Intel Mac… the new version has a nicer-looking interface than
the old one. Well done!!”
-M. Richardson, Professor |
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Have a
PRS success
story you'd like to share?
Please
e-mail us to share
your thoughts.
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Read more
case studies
that prove the success of InterWrite PRS!
Copyright 2006.
GTCO CalComp, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Happy Fall! We
hope you're having a successful semester, and
creating dynamic classrooms and lectures with your InterWrite PRS system. As we
get ready to head to Dallas for
EDUCAUSE
2006, we want to bring you the latest updates on our products (hint:
download
InterWrite PRS 4.1 today!) and make sure you have
all the tools you need to be effective this Fall semester.
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We
are
always busy developing the latest
interactive software and hardware products for our innovative educators. If you
plan on attending EDUCAUSE in Dallas, we invite
you to stop by to see all our latest products and get
a “sneak peek” at some pretty cool new products we're
working on (here's another hint—Virtual
PRS!). Your colleagues will be envious when
you return home with the latest scoop! Plus, you
are sure to
come away with some new ideas on how to use all of our
products in your classroom.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me or
anyone at the Company if you have any questions or
comments. |
Rob Meissner
Vice President, Marketing
410-312-9241
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InterWrite PRS Product Updates |
InterWrite PRS Software–Version 4.1 Available NOW!
- The latest version (4.1) of
InterWrite PRS software for
Windows and Mac (including the new Intel Macs!) has been released.
This latest version has not only a new, sleek look and feel—it has
a ton of new and upgraded features...
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New roster “wizard” to easily merge any class roster into PRS. |
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Easy to use tool to create Gradebooks from your class roster files. |
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Ability to include high/low range values for numeric answers. |
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Ability to save screen captures of questions for “No Lesson” sessions. |
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Take InterWrite PRS with you! – Run InterWrite PRS from a USB Memory drive. |
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Support for the new Intel Mac and Linux operating systems. |
Download Latest Software
Updated Blackboard Module for InterWrite PRS -
We have updated the InterWrite PRS Blackboard Registration Application to include a
new option to download a PRS roster for all students, regardless if they have
registered their clickers. The Class Rosters developed and maintained in
Blackboard can be easily exported for use in PRS, while exported PRS Gradebooks
can be imported directly into Blackboard without any manipulation. NOTE:
This version is only compatible when using Blackboard on a Microsoft
Windows-based server.
Download Latest Software
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Other
InterWrite Product Updates |
InterWrite Leads the Market with Two New Wide-Format Interactive Whiteboards
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GTCO CalComp has announced the new InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085—two new
wide-format interactive whiteboards with a 16:9 aspect ratio. The new wide-format SchoolBoards will be
available in the third quarter. The InterWrite SchoolBoard 1071 and 1085 support
the industry’s movement toward the use of widescreen laptops and wide-format
projectors.
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InterWrite SchoolPad Wins Prestigious AEP & AOL@SCHOOL Technology Leadership
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Selected from nearly 1,300 entries, the InterWrite SchoolPad was recognized for
its innovative use of wireless technology and interactive tools to improve and
enhance the delivery of any educational software package. The award was
presented at the Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) Awards Banquet and
Gala on June 9, 2006, in Washington, D.C.
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GTCO CalComp Expands Production Capacity 400 Percent to Accommodate Rapid Growth
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GTCO CalComp has announced the completed construction on three new buildings
in Scottsdale, Arizona, creating the GTCO CalComp Business Park. GTCO CalComp’s
Arizona-based operations will initially occupy 35,000 square feet of the
total 54,000 new square footage. With the new space and other recently
implemented manufacturing enhancements, GTCO CalComp has completed its
two-year plan to increase its production capacity by 400 percent in Arizona.
The expanded Scottsdale, Arizona location will house the Company’s software
engineering team, and west coast manufacturing, administrative, and customer
support centers.
Read Press Release
GTCO CalComp Expands Executive
Team; Steve Kaye Joins as Co-President and Chief Operating
Officer - GTCO CalComp has announced that Mr. Steve Kaye has
rejoined the Company as Co-President and Chief Operating
Officer. Mr. Kaye, a long time member of the Company’s Board of
Directors, originally joined GTCO CalComp in 1985 and served as
President and COO from 1991 to 2001. During his ten-year tenure
as president, he led GTCO CalComp to become the world's leading
provider of large format position-sensing systems, including
high performance digitizers and interactive whiteboards. Mr.
Eric Timmons will continue in the Co-President role with Mr.
Kaye and assume new responsibilities as the Company’s Chief
Technology Officer.
Read Press Release
FREE Online Training
for InterWrite PRS!
Like to learn more about the new features of InterWrite PRS
RF?
Want to get the most out of the PRS assessment
system? Sign up
for a
FREE
training session,
delivered live online using
WebEx.
Just need a quick reminder on how to set up your class,
or how to
use the new self-paced mode? Then click on one of our many
FREE online tutorials, designed to walk you through many of the new
functions of Interwrite PRS
RF. Explore what InterWrite PRS RF can
do in your lecture!
InterWrite PRS
has garnered a lot of
high-profile press lately. Some of the articles include:
“A More Effective Education May be a Click Away”
UCLA's Daily Bruin, October 4, 2006
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Article
“The Classroom of Tomorrow – Today”
Business Week Online, September 18, 2006
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“Formative Assessment: Building a Better Student”
THE Journal, September 2006
Read
Article
“Testing and Assessment Resources - InterWrite PRS RF”
American School Board Journal, September 2006
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Article
“Reply Requested”
InterWrite PRS RF Featured in Training Magazine, July 2006
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Article
“Making it Click”
Technology & Learning Magazine, June 15, 2006
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Article
“Beyond Tomorrow - InterWrite PRS at Duke University Featured in
Taiwan” -
Discovery Channel, June 2006
View 10-Min Segment
Want to read more? Visit
In the News
on our website! |
