“When we found out that we won, everyone was so excited you could actually hear cheering from all the way down the hall!” said Nathan Mooney, chemistry teacher at Chrisman High School, who along with fellow teacher Jim Schaffer created the winning video. “We are going to be able to use these projectors in so many ways; we can’t wait to get our hands on them! We are so proud of our school and want to thank NEC for making Chrisman an even better school.”
The winning video cleverly rearranged the lyrics of a pop song to highlight the multiple uses of an NEC projector. This song was sung by various teachers and students throughout the school and was accompanied on guitar by their mascot the Chrisman Bear. View the winning video at www.necvisualsystems.com.
The top five videos, selected from over 200 quality videos are: Chanute High School in Chanute, Kansas, Freeport High School from Sarver, Pennsylvania, John Tucker Elementary School from Redmond, Oregon, Marshall Middle School from Marshall, Virginia and William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. Over 8000 votes were submitted and Chrisman High School came out on top, winning 25 NEC projectors with a total value of over $21,000!
The need for presentation equipment in the classroom is a top concern for teachers across America. NEC’s award-winning projectors and plasma displays are ideal for educational environments -- from classrooms to hallways to auditoriums. In addition, NEC projectors can be placed on a media cart for easy sharing with other teachers and classrooms, or mounted permanently on the ceiling.
“I’m so happy that NEC was able to further equip Chrisman High School with display tools that will help their teachers and students,” said David Woolf, vice president of marketing, NEC. “A main challenge teachers face today is the need for updated technology. Incorporating display technology into the curriculum can help motivate students and increase learning retention.”
Teachers and administration also have the opportunity to order a free TECH 101 notebook, by visiting www.necvisualsystems.com or calling 1-800-632-4636. The TECH 101 notebook is a handy tool for teachers that outlines: how display technology can improve learning, how to apply for an education grant, “best practice” case studies about projection technology, and how to sell your principal (decision-maker) on the benefits of display technology.
NEC is a leader in display technology specifically designed for the education market. As the premier large area display sponsor for the SMARTer Kids Foundation, NEC also is a sponsor of the Teacher of the Year program, a partner in the 21st Century Schools of Distinction, and a member of the International Society of Teaching in Education (ISTE) and the Consortium for School Networking (CoSN).
NEC Solutions America, Visual Systems Division, is the second largest provider of professional grade plasmas and projectors in North America. A Global 150 technology leader with over $40 billion in revenue, NEC delivers projectors and plasma displays with crystal clear images every time – because it’s your image. For more information, please visit www.necvisualsystems.com or call 1-800-NEC-INFO.
About NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
NEC Solutions (America), Inc. is a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. As an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (FTSE: 6701q.1), NEC Solutions America taps into a global resource network to help clients leverage technology to achieve a competitive edge. From corporate performance management and biometric security solutions to digital cinema and in-theatre advertising systems, visual displays and server solutions, the expertise is delivered with the personal attention needed to address individual situations. With headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California, NEC Solutions America serves a wide range of markets, including the healthcare and public safety, financial services, cinema, retail and manufacturing markets. Information regarding NEC Solutions America can be found at www.necsam.com.
For further information, contact:
Amanda Dvorchak
NEC Solutions (America), Inc.
630.467.4149
amanda.dvorchak@necsam.com
