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CASE STUDY
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NEC U-Series
The NEC solution
NEC offers two different product ranges which support 3D
projection with DLP link. One is the V Series, which is a very
competitive entry level standard projector range with rich feature-
set and low cost of ownership.
The more school oriented range however is the ultra-short throw
models of the U Series. Ultra-short throw projectors do not have
to be installed at the other end of the room or suspended from
the ceiling, but let teachers project onto a screen from only inches
away. They produce no distracting shadows, and teachers are free
to move around the room or stand right in front of the class.
“They ask more questions like ‘Can we turn around the model
to see better how the blood flows?’ That was very interesting.
Deborah van der Kuil-Jansen, ICT Coordinator of Laurentius
Stichting sums up the reasons why the school operating group
should make use of 3D as a normal element available in any
school: “We know that children learn in different ways. Some
memorize and understand topics better by reading about
them, others are best when they are provided with moving
images. As a school we need to be able to offer every single
one of these different methods. I am convinced that we have
found the right technology now.”
Using technology in lessons has proven to be an efficient
method for education. Professor Anne Bamford describes
a distinct, measurable impact in all the schools across
Europe that are involved in the LiFE 1 project. “The content
that was taught was noticeably more present in before-after
comparisons; the children were far better able to retain the
material,” according to Bamford. “Many of the children said
‘I understand much better now how hearing works’.”“We are
really grateful to have been part of this experience. From the
hardware point of view, it seems like everything is working fine.