eInstruction Unveils the Next Generation of Interactive Classroom Technology—Interwrite Mobi™ System
Industry's first mobile teaching device that privately delivers real time assessment results and a truly collaborative learning environment
ORLANDO, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2009: FETC Booth # 821 Orange County Convention Center) - eInstruction™, a premier global provider of interactive learning solutions, today unveils a breakthrough in interactive teaching with the release of the new Interwrite Mobi System, the industry's first multi-user, multi-tablet system. The Mobi System supports student-centered, collaborative learning where both teacher and students can concurrently interact with and contribute to the same digital content from team activities to learning simulations to interactive lessons.
Also a first, Mobi's built-in color LCD display reports student responses instantly, making it easy for teachers to identify students that need special attention or topics that require re-teaching.
The Mobi System includes the Interwrite Mobi tablet (for teachers), two Interwrite Mobi Learner tablets (for students), Mobi Dock (charging & security station) and Interwrite Workspace® 8.0 software.
When used with CPS (Classroom Performance System), the industry's leading student response system, the integrated color LCD screen on the Mobi displays individual student answers in real time. This dynamic feature allows teachers to privately view every student's graded answer seconds after a question has been posed. With this knowledge at hand, teachers are empowered to provide differentiated instruction as the lesson unfolds, making sure that each student understands a concept even though their learning styles may differ.
"The best part of the Mobi System is the immediate feedback," said Amber Tetrick, 9th grade English teacher at Hillside Junior High. "Students are more accountable for their answers, knowing that I can see their response the moment they buzz in. Even our pre-test reviews are taken more seriously!"
The Mobi Learner tablets are intended to enable individuals or groups of students to provide direct input into a learning activity without having to go to the front of the room. These rugged handheld devices are ideal for passing around the classroom, creating a high level of participation and sense of student ownership in the learning process. In place of the color LCD screen, the Mobi Learner features a three line black and white screen that provides status information including battery level and connection strength.
"From the beginning, the Mobi System has been designed based on direct input from educators. We have created a mobile solution ideal for managing today's computer-based classroom while providing for a new level of student-teacher and student-student interaction," said Steve Kaye, CEO of eInstruction. "We couldn't be more excited to provide administrators and educators with a next generation alternative to an interactive whiteboard at a lower price point."
The Mobi and Mobi Learner tablets feature a unique ergonomic shape that makes them extremely comfortable to hold, carry and write on for hours at a time. Designed to be ultra light weight and classroom tough, each Mobi tablet includes a convenient internal recharging pen holder.
The Mobi System also features an instant-connect wireless technology that allows multiple Mobi users to work simultaneously in the same classroom. What's more, each student can have their own Mobi and as many as nine Mobi tablets can concurrently interact with and contribute information to the same Workspace page, creating a powerful shared learning environment for lessons and activities.
Interwrite Workspace 8.0 is a revolutionary instructional and multi-user collaboration software package that combines ease-of-use, multi-user input, CPS and PRS integration and text book publisher content compatibility to provide a superior collaborative instructional experience. Teachers can select from a "sandbox" mode or "split screen" mode, providing almost unlimited ways for the class to collaborate around digital lesson materials. Sandbox mode allows all students to work in the same display area, while split screen mode allows the teacher to assign each student to a separate portion of the display area. Workspace 8 is also compatible with assessment content from over 6,000 textbooks.
Pricing and availability:
The Mobi, Mobi Learner and Mobi System are now shipping and will be available through eInstruction's educational consultants and select authorized resellers.
The Mobi System carries a retail price of $1,149 (USD) and includes:
- Interwrite Mobi tablet with color LCD assessment screen
- Two Interwrite Mobi Learner tablets
- A Mobi Dock charging and security station
- Wall mount power supply for Mobi Dock
- USB charging cable
- Interwrite Workspace 8 software
- Interwrite Workspace content gallery
The Interwrite Mobi (for teachers) carries a retail price of $399 (USD) and includes:
- Interwrite Mobi tablet with color LCD assessment screen
- USB charging cable
- Interwrite Workspace 8 software
- Interwrite Workspace content gallery
The Interwrite Mobi Learner (for students) carries a retail price of $349 (USD) and includes:
- Interwrite Mobi Learner tablet
- USB charging cable
- Interwrite Workspace 8 software
- Interwrite Workspace content gallery
The Mobi and the Mobi System, including Workspace, are compatible with eInstruction's entire product suite: CPS, Interwrite Pad and Board, Learning Series assessment content, and the market leading ExamView® test generation software. For more information on eInstruction's interactive learning solutions, please visit http://www.einstruction.com.
About eInstruction™
eInstruction pioneered the first student response system for the education market during the 1980s. Its
Classroom Performance System (CPS) provides instructors and students with real-time feedback on comprehension
during instruction. Today CPS remains the leading student response system in education, being used by over 1.5
million students in more than 60,000 K-12 classrooms and over 400,000 students in more than 400 colleges and
universities. In 2006, eInstruction acquired FSCreations and integrated its ExamView® and Learning Series content
into CPS; so instructors can seamlessly use publisher and proprietary question banks in lesson plans, quizzes and
tests with eInstruction technology. The result is an integrated system for instruction and assessment with real-time
feedback. In 2008, eInstruction joined forces with Interwrite Learning®, another premier global provider of interactive
learning solutions to the primary, secondary and higher education markets. For media inquiries, please contact Christy
Oberley at Dittoe PR at 1-317-202-2280 ext 16. To learn more about eInstruction's Interactive Classroom solutions,
please visit http://www.einstruction.com.
Case Study
Principal Greg Stillions envisioned a new way of teaching for his newly built high school that included creating a creative and interactive learning environment. After seeing the Interwrite Pad at an elementary school, he recognized that it was the perfect technology to achieve his goal. View Case Study