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i3-Technologies
Bridging the Tactile and Digital Classroom Divide
Michael Li, Head of Global MarketingIts extensive experience in crafting educational solutions is deeply anchored in its pedagogical foundation. By integrating the insights of former educators into the design process, the company consistently hones its focus on meeting two critical needs; what educators need to teach effectively and what students require for a fruitful learning experience.
In that regard, i3’s panels do more than display content—they are a canvas for creativity, a platform for sharing, and a tool for engagement.
This vision is brought to life through a diverse product line, which offers a range of sizes to fit every educational scenario. The selection ranges from substantial 105-inch panels for spacious classrooms all the way to more nimble 43-inch versions for smaller collaboration areas. It offers unparalleled writing precision and touch sensitivity, thanks to its zero-air gap optical bonded touch technology that closely aligns the stylus with the glass. Regardless of size, most panels are backed by an eight-year warranty for education customers, showcasing a commitment to quality and customer support.
Ease of operation is another cornerstone of i3’s design philosophy. The panels are equipped with a standard user interface and proprietary software, i3STUDIO, to simplify the initiation of whiteboarding sessions, screen sharing, and web browsing with just a single touch. Integration with the latest version of Android further ensures the panels are at the cutting edge of technology.
The emphasis on simplicity extends to its one-cable connection system as well. A single USB-C cable is all it takes to connect personal devices and mirror screens without complex setup or extensive training.
Michael Li, the head of global marketing, underscores the importance of this approach. “We have prioritized maintaining a user-friendly interface because the complexity of technology or the burden of extensive training can deter educators from using it to its full potential. This impacts teaching efficacy and undermines the investment made by administrators.”
For teachers, the challenge often lies in transitioning from traditional methodologies to contemporary digital tools. With an array of software platforms available today, seamless integration with classroom management systems such as Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams becomes crucial. i3 caters to this need by providing straightforward access to files and resources through its panels, affording teachers the flexibility to teach in the way they find most effective.
For instance, the company’s flagship touchscreen, i3TOUCH X2, is enhanced significantly when paired with Google’s EDLAcertified open pluggable specification (OPS) computer, granting access to the Google Play Store.
Similarly, another innovative offering that underscores the company’s flexibility is i3SIXTY 2, a digital flip chart. This all-in-one solution, offering a 90-degree screen rotation, creates dynamic learning spaces in various environments, from gymnasiums to hallways, granting schools the versatility to facilitate learning beyond the confines of traditional classrooms.
Not just limited to learning through digital monitors, i3 takes a step ahead in gamification too. A case in point is its iMOLEARN solution. It is a smart sitting cube designed to promote active movement in the classroom. The cubes integrate easily into i3’s software, allowing students to collaborate and problemsolve on the move. This solution bridges the digital and analog environments to stimulate children’s brains and positively impact their learning process.
i3’s panels do more than display content - they are a canvas for creativity, a platform for sharing, and a tool for engagement
Highlighting the company’s significance, a prime example comes into the picture. When the Robert Bosch Academy in Germany was searching for a partner to modernize its institution, it had two pivotal factors. Firstly, minimize the distance between the pen’s contact point and the on-screen representation. Secondly, a solution that didn't strain their network while remaining user-friendly for students.
i3-Technologies’ innovative touchscreens emerged as the answer to their quest. The seamless integration of these touchscreens resolved the issues and significantly reduced strain on the school's network. Additionally, it met the institution’s requirements for durability, precision, and ease of use.
Such instances exemplify how i3-Technologies brings the perfect synergy between innovative design and practical functionality. By understanding the learning ecosystem through and through, i3-Technologies is resolute to keep shaping the future of education with technology.
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i3-Technologies
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Michael Li, Head of Global Marketing
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i3-Technologies is at the forefront of educational innovation, offering interactive technology solutions that redefine learning environments. Its products prioritize user friendliness, durability, and pedagogical excellence, making them a benchmark in education technology worldwide.
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i3-Technologies Kickstarts RSC Anderlecht’s New Collaboration Age
The historic Belgian football club collaborated with i3 last year to overhaul its meeting room technology, which saw the latter equip three meeting rooms at Anderlecht’s training ground, Neerpede, with i3 Touch interactive screen with Screens by Copytec.
Kenneth Bornauw, CEO of Non-Sports at RSC Anderlecht, commented to i3:
The touchscreens allow you to take notes, co-create, and share content remotely in a very intuitive way. This makes communicating and collaborating remotely much more productive!”
These screens have been used to boost collaboration and efficiency during brainstorming sessions and employee meetings and assist Anderlecht’s ambitions on the pitch by enabling tactical discussions and player and team scouting.
“Analysing players and runs and being able to draw immediately in the image with the markers is a very interesting feature for us,” an Anderlecht employee told i3.
More Details on i3 and Anderlecht’s Partnership
Two meeting rooms at the training ground, Zetterberg and Scifo, are equipped with an i3 Touch X2 75” display. These rooms host meetings with permanent staff, most commonly hybrid meetings.
Previously, a screen connected to a PC via HDMI was used, leading to sound issues due to interference with another PC. With the Logitech webcam, sound reproduction is flawless, as Anderlecht enthused to i3, and the camera zooms in on the speaker. Anderlecht stressed that hybrid meetings are now as seamless as their in-person versions and are more efficient, given they save travel time and enhance productivity.
Anderlecht emphasised that meetings have become significantly more efficient, noting that, while previous ideas discussed during brainstorming sessions could be lost, now the screen is fully utilised. Employees enjoy using markers to jot down notes that can also then be shared immediately. In the Lukaku room, the i3Touch allows notes to be applied directly onto images during tactical discussions, which is an advantageous upgrade when performing analysis.
Additionally, i3Cair, an indoor air quality sensor, is active in all rooms. This sensor enhances well-being, health, and safety by monitoring environmental conditions and analysing data. i3 and Anderlecht underline that working in a healthy environment benefits everyone, and i3Cair provides real-time feedback so that necessary actions can be taken promptly, allowing for continued efficient work and employee satisfaction.
Following the screen installation, all employees were offered training that allowed them to explore the features and experiment with them independently. Anderlecht highlighted that learning to utilise all options during meetings is an ongoing process for its employees, mentioning that new features are often discovered during presentations, sometimes unintentionally, such as through swiping.
Other Compelling New Collaboration Case Studies
It’s been an exciting time for organisations upgrading their meeting rooms and devices infrastructure, with last week Sennheiser and AVer publishing a compelling insight into how they enhanced the University of Greenwich’s hybrid learning experiences.
The higher education institution had been struggling to effectively engage its students since introducing remote teaching via Microsoft Teams during the pandemic, with concentration levels seeming to wane during longer sessions.
To solve this challenge, Mark Affection, Head of Digital AV Solutions at the University of Greenwich, and his team built the “HyFlex” initiative, which is an environment designed to maximise learning for both on-campus and remote participants.
The higher education institution leveraged AVer’s cameras and Sennheiser’s audio products and services, namely its TeamConnect Ceiling 2 (TCC 2) microphone, to create its innovative HyFlex solution.
Affection believes the new hybrid learning technology is here to stay: “Out of a dreadful situation like COVID-19, positive and intriguing developments have emerged in how people engage with these technologies, which I don’t see us reverting from. Necessity forced this change, and people have embraced and become accustomed to these technologies.”