In January, as part of my 2021 predictions (dubbed Kayye’s Krystal Ball), I wrote “Epson will debut a new technology.” Well, my prediction came true today as Epson announced a hardware and software solution for enhanced lesson plans and student engagement — the BrightLink GoBoard Wireless Collaboration and Integrated Whiteboard Solution. BrightLink GoBoard will be available end of July 2021.

As a dynamic whiteboard solution, BrightLink GoBoard is equipped with a suite of collaborative features and includes AirServer technology. This allows both students and teachers to share, annotate and stream mirrored content in real time. BrightLink GoBoard is a full-featured collaborative software solution that offers seamless integration with current BrightLink interactive display setups. The downloadable solution is simple and intuitive, allowing students and teachers to share content from Chromebook, Windows, iOS and Android devices. Created with convenience and student participation in mind, BrightLink GoBoard also works alongside popular video communication tools, such as Google Meet, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, so students at home can follow along.

Here’s a video that explains it:

For even greater flexibility and convenience, the included Teacher Console allows teachers to seamlessly connect to any BrightLink GoBoard hub. Once connected, teachers can create, save and share lesson plans and other content from their PC and accept files from students on their devices in the classroom. Additionally, with a built-in web browser that includes video and image search, teachers can easily find, drag and drop captivating videos or images from the web onto the whiteboard to help engage students and elevate lesson plans.

BrightLink GoBoard is an ideal solution for delivering captivating lesson plans while sharing and saving presentation materials on the go. Additional features include:

• Full suite of interactive tools for educators: Feature-packed whiteboard allows the entire class to connect, draw, open and share native PC files such as Microsoft Office documents, PDFs, photos, videos, audio and SMART Notebook files.
• Designed for collaboration: Wirelessly connect and display mirrored content in real time from Windows, Chromebooks, iOS and Android devices.
• Easy installation and management of classrooms and lesson plans: The BrightLink GoBoard Teachers Console can be used on up to four PCs.
• Create eye-catching lessons on the fly: Powerful web-based tools, including built-in browser, video and image search, handwriting recognition and voice to text tools.
• Share to anywhere: Integration with Google Meet, Zoom and Microsoft Teams makes it easy for students to follow lessons from remote locations.
• Connect and simultaneously share whiteboard : Up to 35 connected student devices can be connected in a classroom.
• Enjoy safe and convenient cloud-based file storage: Seamless integration with Office 365, OneDrive, Google Drive and Dropbox