Volume 13, Issue 19 — October 2, 2020

rAVe ED [Education] — Volume 13, Issue 19
Latest headlines: Scott Tiner with an open letter to Zoom, Michael Boreham on hybrid learning, plus news from Epiphan, Roland, AVer and more

October 2, 2020 | Volume: 13 | Issue: 19

 

Hello everyone, and happy spooky season! It’s me — your favorite host — back in your inbox with a pretty big issue of rAVe Ed! It has been quite the month in almost every AV vertical, but I don’t have to tell you guys that. From ISE being moved around to the same month as InfoComm and DSE being canceled forever as Exponation filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy — I am just trying to tread water over here.

It seems like most people agree, and the columns prove it! Let Scott Tiner walk you through some of the problems he has been having with Zoom over on the ed side — I think you all will agree with his frustrations. Also, we have a couple of features from our good pals at Futuresource Consulting. In the first, you can learn a little more about the thing we’ve been preaching until we’re blue in the face: hybrid learning. But is it our savior during COVID-19? Read to find out. The other Futuresource column is about esports education investment: another thing that Gary Kayye has been saying is important! Finally, Gary himself wrote a column for this issue that talks about some new (interesting) features that Microsoft Teams added in its most recent update.

Peep the product news below to learn about Epiphan’s latest encoder for its Pearl family, Epson’s new ultra-short-throw projectors, the update for Roland Cloud and more. Oh, and we can’t forget to give you the most recent information on Almo’s fall E4 Evolution dates. Check those out too.

Finally, there are a couple of case studies this time that I think you’ll find interesting. Catch Nureva’s HDL300 in action at Duquesne University, and Sony’s projectors at Minnesota State!

— Steph Beckett

COLUMNS

 

+ Dear Zoom: Love Letter or Dear John Letter? [Scott Tiner]

We began using Zoom three years ago as a corporate replacement for Skype. The technical staff and our faculty and staff absolutely loved it. Slowly, we acquired more and more licenses. Then in March of 2020, COVID hit, and Zoom went from an essential tool to a business-critical application. And that is when my frustration with it started.

+ Hybrid Learning: A Key Investment for Universities in Response to COVID-19 [Michael Boreham]

Make no mistake: COVID-19 has caused incredible disruption to higher education. As campus living is stripped from the usual buzz of freshers’ week, students are understandably concerned about how university is set to become a not-so-memorable experience. With physical lectures restricted, a 10 p.m. curfew on nightlife, and all sporting events canceled, students are either pushing back against paying full tuition fees or deferring their studies entirely. For many colleges and universities, the drop in revenue is likely to be painful, with most relying on charges levied on students to remain financially secure.

 

+ Microsoft Teams Playing Catch-Up With Zoom; Adds Nifty Custom Layouts, Better Breakout Rooms and Killer Meeting Recap Features [Gary Kayye]

There’s no doubt that Microsoft Teams has been playing catch-up with Zoom for months; some would argue years. But, this week, Microsoft upped its game by adding a host of features that even Zoom power-users will love. Here’s a summary look at each one.

+ Esports Education Investments Endure and Grow Amid Budget Restrictions [Chris Bull]

Throughout 2020, esports has been one of the most notable champions amid stay-at-home orders and social distancing policies. The industry has thrived, but it has certainly changed course from its pre-COVID trajectory, and even more so for its application in K-12 and higher education.

PRODUCT NEWS

 

+ New Crestron ONE App Allows Control Experience From Any Personal Device [Steph Beckett]

+ Extron Launches New Interface to Convert USB-C Signals to HDMI [Steph Beckett]

+ Epiphan Video Adds New Encoder to Pearl Family [Sara Abrons]

+ Extron’s New High-Performance 4K@60Hz Audio Embedder Now Available [Steph Beckett]

+ LG Business Solutions Intros Commercial Versions of LG UltraGear Series for Gaming [Gary Kayye]

+ Epson Now Shipping Two Ultra-Short-Throw Projectors for Classrooms, Digital Signage [Sara Abrons]

+ Atomos Launches Connect — A Bridge for 4K Video Capture and UVC Streaming Over USB [Gary Kayye]

+ Roland Releases Update for Roland Cloud [Sara Abrons]

+ Extron’s New NetPA U 2002 SB Amplifier Is ENERGY STAR Qualified [Steph Beckett]

+ AJA Video Systems Partners With Audinate, Unveils 12G-SDI Embedded Audio to Dante Audio Bridge [Gary Kayye]

+ Peerless-AV Adds Eight Models to SEAMLESS Kitted Series dvLED Video Wall Mounts [Sara Abrons]

+ Vivitek Updates NovoDS Digital Signage Solution [Steph Beckett]

+ Datapath Partners With Genetec for Video Wall Control and Cloud Monitoring Upgrade [Sara Abrons]

+ Lumens Drops VC-A71PN — a 4K NDI|HX PTZ Camera for UCC Applications [Gary Kayye]

 

+ NTP Technology Announces Penta Family of Digital Audio Multiformat Converters, Routers [Gary Kayye]

+ Extron Releases New Twisted Pair HDMI Transmitter [Gary Kayye]

+ HuddleCamHD Releases Two New Electronic PTZ Webcams [Sara Abrons]

+ Roland Announces New Wireless MIDI Adaptor and Dongle [Steph Beckett]

+ JVC Adds Native Facebook Live and YouTube Streaming (Even Vertically) to Cameras [Gary Kayye]

+ Barix Intros Annuncicom PS Touch Universal Desktop Master Station [Sara Abrons]

+ LG Debuts 13 New 4K Monitors Aimed at Digital Signage Applications [Gary Kayye]

+ Kramer Electronics Releases HDBaseT Wall-Plate Receiver [Steph Beckett]

+ Glory Star Expands TAURI Series With New 7-Inch Design [Steph Beckett]

+ Select Models of Extron’s FOX3 Series Fiber Optic Extenders, Matrix Switchers Now Available [Sara Abrons]

+ Williams AV Ships WiFi-based IR+ Assisted Listening System [Steph Beckett]

+ Extron Announces New DTP2 Switchers, Receivers [Sara Abrons]

+ AmpliVox Sound Systems Upgrades Titan Wireless Portable PA System [Sara Abrons]

+ Panasonic Releases HDR Studio Camera Addition to AK Series [Sara Abrons]

INDUSTRY NEWS

 

+ AVer Information Joins SRT Alliance [Steph Beckett]

+ Almo Announces ProAV Fall E4 Evolution Dates — 3-Day Program Filled with AVIXA CTS RUs [Sara Abrons]

+ Q2 2020 Growth of Interactive Displays and Collaboration Boards Is up 49% From Q1 [Gary Kayye]

+ Roland to Sponsor NSCA’s 2020 Pivot to Profit Virtual [Gary Kayye]

CASE STUDIES

 

+ Nureva Outfits More Than 40 Duquesne University Classrooms With HDL300 Audio Conferencing Systems [Gary Kayye]

+ Sony’s Laser Projectors Added to Minnesota State University, Mankato’s Upgraded Centennial Student Union Ballroom [Steph Beckett]

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