Mexico. Boxlight announced that its Deskboard, "Mobile Interactive Desktop Surface, was selected as a finalist in "Cool Tool" in the best software solution subcategory of the EdTech Digest 2016meftware ﷽r Genial - Cool interactive desktop surface awards program.
The distinguished awards program aims to publicize the most effective, innovative and inspiring products in the area of technologies for education and this consists of the award of three major categories, each with several subcategories: Cool Tool Awards, Leaders Awards and Innovative Awards.
The "Cool Tool" awards are presented as the best and newest in technology solutions for education. This year's program featured several categories in addition to the best hardware solutions, including professional development of top apprenticeship programs, trend-setting leaders, and more.
"It is truly an honor to be recognized among our colleagues for having one of the best hardware solutions available within this competitive market as EdTech Digest is," said Jeremy Peterson, Product Manager at Boxlight. "For the development of our Deskboard, we took on the task of listening to our customers and as a result, we worked on this project."
The Deskboard is a mobile solution with height adjustment, with a flat surface that can take the desktop position and that also becomes interactive through the ultra short throw projector of Boxlight. The Deskboard has proven to be an ideal solution for schools that need mobility, interactivity and that can be used as an interactive display or interactive desktop with the additional ability to move up, down, tilt and move from one classroom to another.
The editor-in-chief of the EdTech Digest Víctor Rivero pointed out the "enthusiasm" and the reaction that technology causes in relation to the teaching and learning of teachers and students. Shining out the brightest highlights in the EdTech space reminds me of the great paradigm shift our industry is experiencing.
"This year's program had a little more competition and very difficult decisions when making the decision of which would be winners. We are very proud to recognize these innovative and interesting tools, leaders and trends in technology for education," he said.
The full list of finalists for this year's awards can be found at http://www.edtechdigest.com.
