“EduCam is the only app of its kind available to the education market,” said Steve Dunn, President of Ken-A-Vision. “We work closely with a wide range of educators, listening to their needs and requests as we design and develop our products. As the one-to-one and BYOD movements have grown, we’ve noticed a significant increase in the demand for cross-platform mobile apps specifically designed for the classroom.  EduCam is an ideal solution for instructors, teachers, and administrators focused on putting technology in the hands of their students.”

EduCam streams live images captured by compatible Ken-A-Vision and FlexCam^® digital products. The free Applied Vision desktop software broadcasts a signal through an existing WiFi network directly to a mobile device.

The available suite of tools includes: capture image, pinch to zoom, touch to scroll, and various annotation tools such as drawing, text, and arrow stamps. Users can save and send their captured images from their device’s image gallery.

EduCam is available now on the App Store and Google Play and works with iPad^® and Android^TM tablets.

EduCam is the latest innovation from Ken-A-Vision, the company that developed Video Flex^® and FlexCam^® document camera lines, the kena^® digital microscope, and Applied Vision™ 4 desktop software application. 

About Ken-A-Vision  A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products.  For 65 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Video Flex® camera line and the FlexCam®, TeachCam™ and StudentCam™.   Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

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“The FlexCam® 2 boasts state of the art, never before seen firsts for the document camera market as you would expect from the original flexible document camera maker,” said Steve Dunn, President of Ken-A-Vision. “We work closely with a wide range of educators listening to their needs and requests as we design and develop our products. We are confident they will enjoy the performance and portability the FlexCam® 2 offers.”

The ergonomic rubber camera head has three buttons, providing easy fingertip access to lights, auto focus and image rotation. The quick focus camera offers full-motion video and MJPEG coding for compressed files on any software application.

The patented, non-sagging neck construction has 360-degree flexibility allowing instructors to position the camera on any subject for any length of time. The weighted flat base won’t tip as the user moves the camera with one-hand. 

The included Applied Vision™ 4 software is quick plug-and-play.  Instructors will enjoy how easy, intuitive and feature-rich the collaborative software is.  Budget conscious customers will appreciate the unlimited user licenses and free software updates for the life of the product.

 The FlexCam® 2 is the latest in a long line of products including the Video Flex® and FlexCam® lines from Ken-A-Vision, the inventor of the flexible neck camera in 1992.

About Ken-A-Vision  A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products.  For 65 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Video Flex® camera line and the FlexCam®, TeachCam™ and StudentCam™.   Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

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The Sister Martina Rockers Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by Ken-A-Vision and selected by Science Pioneers, recognizes 9-12 grade teachers who have taught science, mathematics, or technology for at least 15 years and who have maintained a standard of excellence within and outside the classroom.  

Hannaman’s most recent honor in his 38-year career in science education is receiving the 2011 award for the Japan Fulbright Teacher Exchange for Educational Sustainable Development. In addition to the award, the Fulbright committee invited Hannaman to speak about Community and Place Based  Education before the Japanese Ministry of Education, the American and Japanese Fulbright teachers, and UNESCO.  Subsequently, Hannaman’s proposal to the committee to bring the Japanese Fulbright teachers to Blue Springs South High School this spring was accepted. 

Other honors Hannaman received over the years include: the first teacher on the Board of Directors of the Missouri Environmental Education Association; on the Board of Directors of the Conservation Federation of Missouri; recipient of the 2010 Toyota International Teacher Program to Costa Rica; recipient of the 2011 Outstanding Service by an Individual Award given by the Science Teachers of Missouri.

Under Hannaman’s leadership, his students have converted a local neighborhood park into a Missouri Department of Conservation Outdoor Classroom, a nationally recognized prairie restoration project. For the past 6 years, Hannaman’s AP Environmental Science students conducted one of the largest Earth Day Celebrations in the Kansas City area for 600 elementary students. Also, Hannaman’s students participate in the Canon Envirothon, a program and competition about wildlife, soils, forestry and aquatics, and have finished 4 times in the top 10 at the Missouri state finals.

“We congratulate Keith Hannaman on his extensive dedication and contributions, not only to the education of our students but the environmental awareness throughout our community,” said Steve Dunn, President of Ken-A-Vision. “He is without question a passionate and respected educator, whose positive influence goes beyond the classroom.”

The annual award was started in 2003 by Tom Dunn, former President of Ken-A-Vision, to honor Sister Martina Rockers of BishopMiegeHigh Schoolin Roeland Park, Kansasfor her teaching excellence. Sister Martina is currently in her 59^th year of teaching.

About Ken-A-Vision  A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products.  For 65 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Microprojector, the Comprehensive Scope 2 line, the kena digital microscope and the Video Flex camera line.  Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

About Science Pioneers  The mission of Science Pioneers is to create innovative and supportive educational activities that will encourage the youth of Kansas City to understand and use science and critical thinking in their careers and everyday life. For more information, visit www.sciencepioneers.org or contact admin@sciencepioneers.com.

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The Sister Martina Rockers Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by Ken-A-Vision and selected by Science Pioneers, recognizes 9-12 grade teachers who have taught science, mathematics, or technology in the same school or system for at least 20 years and who have maintained a standard of excellence within and outside the classroom.

In her 25-year career in science education, Coogan has devoted herself to providing a quality science education for high school students. For the past 11 years, Coogan has brought that devotion to Liberty Public Schools teaching various levels of chemistry and biology. At Liberty High School, she established one of the most competitive science programs in the Kansas City Metro area preparing her students for events such as Chemathon at Missouri Western State University and the Regional Science Knowledge Bowl at Rockhurst University. Coogan coached her teams to three consecutive successful appearances at the National Science Bowl in Washington, DC, and in 2007 won the Civility Award for sportsmanship.

“Mary Coogan’s commitment to task is what elevates her as an outstanding educator,” said Rosemary Camp, Science Department Chair at Liberty High School. “Rather than describing herself as a science teacher, Mary is quick to say that she teaches high school students about science, keeping the focus on her students, not herself. She differentiates her lessons, so that all students can attain success.”

According to Camp, “Recognizing that Mary must also stay current in scientific literature and educational best practices, she is an active member of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) and Science Teachers of Missouri (STOM) and has presented at numerous conferences for these organizations.”

Steve Dunn, President of Ken-A-Vision added, “We at Ken-A-Vision are honored to announce Mary Coogan as a worthy recipient of the Sister Martina Rockers Excellence in Teaching Award. From being a former Liberty student to being the only faculty member selected to speak at the dedication ceremony for the opening of Liberty North High School in 2010, demonstrates Mary’s commitment to the education of her students.”

The annual award was started in 2003 by Tom Dunn, former President of Ken-A-Vision, to honor Sister Martina Rockers of Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas for her teaching excellence. Sister Martina is currently in her 58th year of teaching.

About Ken-A-Vision
A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products. For 65 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Microprojector, the Comprehensive Scope 2 line, the Kena digital microscope and the Video Flex camera line. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact
solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

About Science Pioneers
The mission of Science Pioneers is to create innovative and supportive educational activities that will encourage the youth of Kansas City to understand and use science and critical thinking in their careers and everyday life. For more information, visit www.sciencepioneers.org or contact admin@sciencepioneers.com

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From thousands of entries, a judging panel of 21 leading designers selected a total of 189 winning entries in ten different categories. There are three award levels in each category – Best of Category, Design Distinction, and Honorable Mention. The winners are available for viewing on the new Annual Design Review website.

Also, kena will be one of the winning entries showcased at the 2010 I.D. Annual Design Review Exhibit taking place from August 30th to September 10th at the AIGA National Design Center on 164 Fifth Avenue in New York City.

“We are thrilled and honored to receive this prestigious award for the kena,” said Steve Dunn, Ken-A-Vision’s President. “Our goal is to deliver affordable, innovative solutions that bring digital microscopy into the K-12 classroom.”

Kena is a portable digital microscope for the classroom or the field. Simply connect it to any computer through the USB port and you are ready to magnify, capture or modify your images or videos. The camera’s ergonomic shape fits snugly in your hand or onto the wide, stable stand. Kena has 2x, 4x and 10x objectives providing magnification from 20x, 40x, to100x. It features cool, bright LED lighting on top and bottom for viewing of objects or slides. With a few moving parts and low energy usage, it is an ideal green solution for the 21st century classroom.

About Ken-A-Vision
A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products. For 65 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Microprojector, the Cordless Microscope, and the Video Flex Camera line. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

About ADR
Since 1954, the Annual Design Review has recognized the best in product, furniture, graphic, and environment design, from the iconic to the obscure. Throughout the years, this annual showcase has chronicled the evolution of design, and highlighted its impact on our material and visual culture. Each year, the featured work is chosen by a jury of leading practitioners, who, along with I.D.’s editorial team, focus the abundance of submissions into a clear survey of the state of design. The resulting overview is published in the July/August issue of I.D. magazine — the Annual Design Review issue. For more information, contact I.D. Annual Design Review at (212) 447-1400.

The Sister Martina Rockers Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by Ken-A-Vision and selected by Science Pioneers, recognizes 9-12 grade teachers who have taught science, mathematics, or technology in the same school or system for at least 20 years and who have maintained a standard of excellence within and outside the classroom.

In his 33-year career in science education, of which 26 years have been at Olathe North High School, Dix’s goal has been to help his students to become scientifically literate citizens. Dix believes that biological or scientific literacy provides students with an understanding of science required for personal decision making and responsible citizenship. Dix developed and facilitated a successful district-wide program to interest his students in pursuing professions in Biotechnoloy
and Life Sciences, high-profile and exploding fields in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The program combines rigorous math and science classes with the opportunity to job shadow science professionals.

Dix has been instrumental in promoting digital technology in the classroom as shown in his participation in the three-year pilot of Prentice Hall’s “Exploring Life” biology text, a study using printed text supported by interactive web sites. Another example, his current biotechnology class is one of few classes in the U.S. working remotely with the Milwaukee School of Engineering to model proteins.

“This award is for the teaching professional who consistently demonstrates creativity and technological innovation while engaging students in the subject matter” said Steve Dunn, President of Ken-A-Vision. “Randy Dix is an outstanding, dedicated instructor who has exemplified these characteristics.”

The annual award was started in 2003 by Tom Dunn, former President of Ken-A-Vision, to honor Sister Martina Rockers of Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas for her teaching excellence. She is currently in her 57th year of teaching.

About Ken-A-Vision
A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products. For over 60 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Microprojector, the Cordless Microscope, the MVP (Multi Video Product) and the Video Flex Camera line. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

Kansas City – December 14, 2009 – Ken-A-Vision, a leading manufacturer of digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software to the educational market, today announced the donation of 100 of the new kena Digital Microscopes to science teachers across the U.S.

The initiative, valued at over $30,000, supports the primary goal of the “Enhancing Education through Technology (Ed Tech) Program” under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) which is to improve student academic achievement through the use of technology in schools. The Ed Tech ARRA is also designed to ensure that every student is technologically literate by the end of eighth grade and to encourage the effective integration of technology with teacher training and curriculum development to establish successful research-based instructional methods.

The kena give-away program was first announced October 21 on the NSTA Web site’s Elementary School E-mail List Server. Within hours, 450 responses representing 44 states and schools ranging from Elementary Schools, University Elementary Education Departments to American International Schools in London and Montenegro were received. Delivery of the product has been completed.

“Our goal is to deliver affordable, innovative solutions that bring digital microscopy into the classroom,” said Steve Dunn, Ken-A-Vision’s President. “In these challenging economic times, we wanted to give back to educators and provide them the tools to excite students and promote science and technology. In August, we were thrilled and honored to receive a prestigious award for the kena, the 2009 International Design Excellence Bronze Award (IDEA).”

Kena is a new portable digital microscope for the classroom. It uses a USB connection, to magnify, capture or modify your images or video. With a few moving parts and low energy usage, it is an ideal green solution for the 21st century classroom. The ergonomic shape fits snugly in your hand or onto the sleek, sturdy metal base. Kena has 2x, 4x and 10x objectives giving total magnification from 20x, 40x, to 100x and cool, bright LED lighting on top and bottom for viewing of specimens or slides.

About IDEA
The IDEA (International Design Excellence Award) Awards are presented annually by IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) and sponsored by BusinessWeek, with selections made by an international jury of professional designers and academics. The IDEA competition is a celebration of the most innovative and exciting product and product concept designs of the year and one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions.

About NSTA
The Arlington, VA-based National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), www.nsta.org, is the largest professional organization in the world promoting excellence and innovation in science teaching and learning for all. NSTA’s current membership includes more than 60,000 science teachers, science supervisors, administrators, scientists, business and industry representatives, and others involved in science education.

Kansas City – July 29, 2009 – Ken-A-Vision, a leading manufacturer of digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software to the educational market, today announced winning the 2009 Bronze IDEA Award for the Kena™ – Digital Microscope in the Medical & Scientific Products Category in the 2009 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

The IDEA competition is a celebration of the most innovative and exciting product and product concept designs of the year and one of the world’s most prestigious design competitions. The IDEA Awards are presented annually by IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) and sponsored by BusinessWeek, with selections made by an international jury of professional designers and academics.

Kena is a new portable digital microscope for the classroom or the field. It has a USB connection, so you can magnify, capture or modify your images or video. With a few moving parts and low energy usage, it is an ideal green solution for the 21st century classroom.

“We are thrilled and honored to receive this prestigious award for the Kena,” said Steve Dunn, Ken-A-Vision’s President. “Our goal is to deliver affordable, innovative solutions that bring digital microscopy into the classroom. The Kena fits nicely with The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project which won two Gold IDEAS in 2008.”

The ergonomic shape fits snugly in your hand or onto the sleek, sturdy base. Kena has 2x, 4x and 10x objectives giving total magnification from 20x, 40x, to 100x and cool, bright LED lighting on top and bottom for viewing of specimens or slides.

About Ken-A-Vision
A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products. For over 60 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Microprojector, the Cordless Microscope, the MVP (Multi Video Product) and the Video Flex Camera line. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

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The Sister Martina Rockers Excellence in Teaching Award, sponsored by Ken-A-Vision and selected by Science Pioneers, recognizes 9–12 grade teachers who have taught science, mathematics, or technology for at least 20 years and who have maintained a standard of excellence within and outside the classroom. Anderson will receive $1,000 and a plaque from Science Pioneers at the Greater Kansas City Science and Engineering Fair awards ceremony on April 4, 2009.

In her 40-year career in science education, Alderson has helped establish notable programs such as: the Missouri and Kansas Science Olympics; the Science Knowledge Bowl at Rockhurst University; the Science, Mathematics, and Technology Competition for Young Women; the UMKC High School Science, Mathematics and Technology Institute; and the InterACTION Science Quarterly.

“This award is for the teaching professional who demonstrates creativity and technological innovation while engaging students in the subject matter” said Steve Dunn, President of Ken-A-Vision. “Jan Alderson has been recognized in such areas as classroom innovation, providing a wide variety of environmental educational experiences, making a difference for women, and involving students in science research.”

The annual award was started in 2003 by Tom Dunn, former President of Ken-A-Vision, to honor Sister Martina Rockers of Bishop Miege High School in Roeland Park, Kansas for her 56 years of teaching excellence.

About Science Pioneers
The mission of Science Pioneers is to create innovative and supportive educational activities that will encourage the youth of Kansas City to understand and use science and critical thinking in their careers and everyday life. For more information, visit www.sciencepioneers.org or contact admin@sciencepioneers.com

Applied Vision™ 4 Software offers a newly designed user interface and all of the key features needed to enhance education.

“In recent years, our proprietary Applied Vision Software has been one of our competitive advantages with our USB cameras and digital microscopes for the K-12 educational market,” said Steve Dunn, Ken-A-Vision’s President. “We are confident that teachers will enjoy our new Applied Vision 4 Software. In addition to the newly designed user interface, there is cross-platform support for Windows, Macintosh, and Linux.”

AV4 Features include:
o Cross-platform support for Windows, Mac, and Linux
o Full-screen viewing
o Image comparison
o Calibrated measurement
o Video recording
o Still image capture
o Movie Player
o Multiple camera support
o Advanced image editing and analysis
o Time-lapse recording
o Video rotation
o Digital zoom
o Annotation support

About Ken-A-Vision
A leader in digital presentation solutions, document cameras, microscopes and applications software, Ken-A-Vision provides high quality, cost-effective products. For over 60 years, Ken-A-Vision has created innovative products for the global market such as the Microprojector, the Cordless Microscope, the MVP (Multi Video Product) and the Video Flex Camera line. Based in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.A., Ken-A-Vision helps students see more, do more and learn more. For more information, visit www.ken-a-vision.com or contact solutions@ken-a-vision.com.

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