Technology Leadership Opportunity

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One of the big problems with "traditional" projector configurations is the limitations placed on a presenter (the person trying to show something). Usually that person is limited by cords and things to how far away from a projector they can go. In other words, that person is like the man above, with very little movement, like they were attached to a ball and chain.

I would like to free teachers (and students) from those cords. This time with new technology to the rescue! I have two new Chromecast devices, and I'm willing to give one each out to a teacher's class that can tell me (in one page at most) why they should be my choice to try it. Kind of a friendly competition, with two winner's getting these devices for their projectors. Anyone can enter this competition, groups or classes are encouraged as well.

Hint: You might want to look up Chromcast to get some ideas. I'm looking for your suggestions, and I will pick two different winners (not from the same teacher's room, as that would not be much of a test). The deadline for submissions will be Monday, September 11th. Submissions can be emailed to me. mlambert@hpes.org.

Good luck to all!

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