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Ellen
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503.222.0626 ext. 713
eberg@young-roehr.com
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LIGHTWARE
AND PLUS ENCOURAGE EFFECTIVE USE OF MULTIMEDIA IN THE CLASSROOM THROUGH
EDUCATION SPOTLIGHT PROGRAM
BEAVERTON, Ore. - Nov. 5, 2001 - Lightware, the leader in ultraportable,
affordable projection technology and PLUS Corporation of America,
the leader in innovative projection solutions, today announce the
Education Spotlight Program. Through the program, Lightware and PLUS
will donate three projectors and an electronic copyboard to a selected
school each quarter, reflecting a commitment to increase the effective
use of multimedia learning in K-12 education.
To encourage creative and successful uses of multimedia, PLUS and
Lightware ask educators to give a unique example of how the projectors
will be used when applying for the award. Recipients are chosen based
upon their response, and PLUS and Lightware will share innovative
applications with other educators on the Lightware website at www.lightware/spotlight.
"The effective use of multimedia in the classroom has been shown
to greatly increase students' information retention," said S.
Mark Hand, President of Lightware. "Through this program, we
intend not only to spread the usage of multimedia technology, but
also to allow educators to share effective techniques with their colleagues."
This quarter, Ogden Middle School in Oregon became the first award
recipient. Students and teachers at Ogden have expressed their excitement
about the technology.
"Ensuring the latest technology in our classrooms will dramatically
enhance our ability to educate," said Steve Kmetic, Eighth grade
math teacher at Ogden. "My lessons are more enjoyable, and the
students are truly excited... I cannot express how excited I am to
use this technology and I wonder how I did it before."
In addition to the Education Spotlight promotion, PLUS and Lightware
offer a wide range of projectors at prices affordable for schools
and districts, starting as low as $1095. Visit the Lightware website
at www.lightware.com for more
information. To be eligible for the donation, simply fill out an application
form at www.lightware.com/spotlight.
About Lightware
Founded in 1995, Lightware Inc. delivers affordable, portable projection
technology for large and small businesses, mobile professionals and
the education and government markets. In December 2000, Lightware
was acquired by PLUS Corp. of America. For more information, visit
Lightware at www.lightware.com.
About PLUS Corporation of America
Headquartered in Allendale, New Jersey, PLUS Corporation of America
is an industry-leading manufacturer and marketer of sophisticated,
ultra-lightweight, and ultra-portable digital projectors, full featured
electronic copyboards, and real-time interactive whiteboards. PLUS
presentation products are designed to provide end-users with an unprecedented
degree of high performance value. For more information, visit PLUS
Corporation of America at www.plus-america.com.
Both Lightware and PLUS Corporation of America are wholly owned subsidiaries
of PLUS Corporation of Japan. The PLUS Group has a 50 year history
and consolidated revenue of $1.5 billion from its presentation, office
and communication products.
Lightware and PLUS Corporation of America's projectors feature Digital
Light Processing™ technology. DLP™ is a trademark of Texas
Instruments.
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Ogden Middle School students using Lightware Traveler projector.
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