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CLASSVR Virtual Reality for Schools Pages 4-7

LEARNPAD 10.1" Detachable Tablet Pages 8-9

CLASSBOOK 14” Wireless Charging Laptop Pages 10-11

CLASSCONNECT Simplifying Classroom Technology Pages 12-15

CLASSCHARGE Innovative Classroom Charging Pages 16-17

INSTALLATION, TRAINING AND SUPPORT Pages 18-19

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 VR for Schools

CLASSVR – VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY FOR SCHOOLS

ClassVR brings affordable, innovative Virtual & Augmented Reality

to the classroom. It comes complete with hardware, software and
pedagogically sound activities and lesson plans, equipping teachers
with everything they need to introduce this cutting-edge technology
to the classroom.

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“With ClassVR I can immediately engage the students and allow them
to have a greater understanding. By using ClassVR’s Virtual and
Augmented Reality content I can overcome the challenge of providing
experiences that may previously have been inaccessible in school."
Jemma Evans, Year 6 Teacher
Penybont Primary School, Bridgend

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THE WORLD’S FIRST VR/AR SYSTEM THAT GIVES YOU
EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR THE CLASSROOM!

STANDALONE HEADSETS – NO NEED FOR A MOBILE DEVICE

ClassVR’s headset is a standalone, classroom-ready device, delivering a
fully immersive VR/AR experience under the teacher’s control. It has a
built-in 5.5” full HD screen, an 8MP front facing camera, integrated WiFi
and a battery to last throughout the school day.

CLASSROOM CONTROLS
The ClassVR portal is a simple way to discover and deliver
engaging VR/AR content and lessons. Providing full control and
management of multiple headsets in the classroom from a simple
web page, the ClassVR portal makes classroom-based VR a reality.

SECURE CHARGING & STORAGE

ClassVR offers two options for charging and storage; a ruggedised portable
case for up to 8 headsets, or a 36 capacity mobile trolley featuring our
revolutionary UVr™ headset cleansing technology. Both options feature fully
integrated charging and cooling, helping keep devices safe and ready for use.
They are easily moved between classrooms, allowing all students to share
the engaging experience.

CURRICULUM ALIGNED LESSON PLANS

Our structured lesson plans and highly engaging curriculum
aligned resources help spark the imagination of students to
greatly improve knowledge retention. With VR and our innovative
Augmented Reality Classroom (ARC), there are over 500
experiences available ... and counting!

FULL INSTALLATION, CLASSROOM EXPERIENCE & CPD

Comprehensive installation and immersive in-class training is
available from our educational specialists. Not only will we ensure
that everything is up and running, we will give you an overview of the
ClassVR portal and some great lesson ideas too.

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PLAN, DELIVER & CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE

Using technology in a busy classroom isn’t always as easy as it should be.
Imagine how difficult it could be to control 30 children wearing VR headsets!
The ClassVR interface and teacher control portal provide the simple to use tools
needed to ensure this exciting and engaging technology can deliver a rich,
reliable experience for you and your students. Find out how easy it is to plan and
deliver VR & AR lessons to multiple students, or allow them to experience VR at
their own pace…

CREATE OR PLAN
The ClassVR portal provides an easy way to
find great, curriculum aligned educational
VR/AR resources. Search by subject, topic
or even a keyword, and find ready made
collections, or individual resources to build your
own lesson. You can even upload and store your
own content, such as 360 degree images and
videos, with just a few clicks.

DELIVER
Now you've built your VR lesson, deliver it to
every student simultaneously, and guide them
through the experience, highlighting points
of interest, promoting collaboration and peer
discussion along the way. ClassVR helps you
monitor what they are seeing, ensuring everyone
stays on task.

INDEPENDENT LEARNING
Whole class learning provides a great foundation
for introductions to subjects and topics.
However, self led learning allows students
to explore at their own pace, making their
own decisions and learning in their own way.
ClassVR's pre-printed worksheets and VR/AR
experiences allow students to continue their
learning independently, with the knowledge that
they are focused on resources you have defined.

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CURRICULUM ALIGNED
VIRTUAL & AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT
ClassVR is an open platform, supporting
rting Virtual and Augmented Reality
curriculum content, as well as allowing
ing students and teachers to create, upload
and share their own content, creating
ng a collaborative community of global
educational resources.

VIRTUAL REALITY CONTENT

The ClassVR portal is packed full of engaging,
ging,
immersive content and provides an easy way
to find great, curriculum aligned educational
onal
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Virtual Reality resources. Search by subject,
topic or even a keyword and find ready made
collections or individual resources to build
ld your
own lesson.

AUGMENTED REALITY CONTENT

ClassVR also offers a unique Augmented Reality
experience through ARC (Augmented Reality
Classroom) software. The software uses the
high-resolution front-facing camera to
bring printed materials to life and show an
animated 3D visual based on the content on
the printed page.

CREATE YOUR OWN CONTENT

One of the most exciting things about any new
media is the possibility of making it your own.
The ClassVR system has been designed to work
with standard file formats, so your students can
experience the thrill of taking a 360 photo or
video and sending it straight to the headsets.

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 Tablets for Schools

WORKBOOK – 10.1" DETACHABLE TABLET

With the flexibility of a tablet and all the functionality of a laptop, the Workbook offers
schools the best of both worlds. The ultra-sharp 10.1” display provides outstanding
visual clarity and with its fast processor, detachable keyboard and smooth active stylus,
the Workbook is the ideal educational tablet solution for all ages.

WORKBOOK SPECIFICATIONS

 Intel Quad-Core Processor 1.4Ghz  Net Weight 578g

 2GB RAM & 32GB Internal Storage
 10.1” 1920x1280 IPS High Resolution Display
 5MP Auto-Focus Rear-Facing Camera
 2MP Front-Facing Camera
 802.11 AC Dual Band WiFi, GPS & BT 4.0
 8,000 mAh Lithium-Ion Battery
 Stereo Speakers & Internal Microphone
 Dimensions 259mm x 167mm x 9mm
 10-Point Multi-Touch Screen with
Toughened Glass
 3.5mm Stereo Line In/Jack Out for
Headphone Use
 LearnPad Custom Android 5.1
Operating System
 Full Size USB Port, Micro USB Port (Charging),
Micro Card Slot

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DOCK AND GO DETACHABLE KEYBOARD
The full 105 key soft-touch keyboard is cleverly designed to
attach directly to the Workbook through a simple magnetic
connection and features an integrated mouse trackpad.
No batteries to charge and no Bluetooth to connect, the
keyboard also acts as a screen cover and versatile stand,
offering multiple viewing angles – perfect for typing,
reading and browsing.

ACTIVE STYLUS
The LearnPad active stylus offers a smooth natural experience to write, draw,
or mark-up school work digitally. Its precision and simplicity enables students
to take notes, draw or annotate as easily as using a pen and paper.
The intelligent palm rejection is perfect for younger students and makes the
stylus an ideal tool for the classroom.

PROTECTIVE CASE WITH WIRELESS CHARGING

Protecting your WorkBook with LearnPad’s robust case
will help extend its working life, reduce the impact
compatible
of daily wear and tear and shield it from accidental
knocks, bumps and scratches. Every case has the
built-in ability to upgrade to wireless charging,
enabling you to power your workbook without ever
plugging it in. (See ClassCharge on pages 16-17)

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE & TOOLS

Every LearnPad comes with access to the award-winning
ClassConnect, providing teachers with simple classroom
controls allowing them to distribute relevant content and
monitor student activity in real-time. A range of free Tools and
Apps are also included to enable creative teaching and learning.

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CLASSBOOK – 14” WIRELESS CHARGING LAPTOP

WINDOWS CLOUD FOR THE CLASSROOM

Avantis’ Classbook is a new concept in school computing. With the full functionality of
the Windows environment and the flexibility of the cloud, the Classbook offers schools
an affordable and scalable solution to laptop and desktop replacement.

TAKING THE STRESS OUT OF SCHOOL COMPUTING

The Classbook has an impressive school day battery life and is quick to start up and
resume, removing hours of wasted classroom time regularly experienced by schools.
The full size soft-touch keyboard and bright 14" display makes Classbook the ideal
educational device for all ages.

REVOLUTIONARY WIRELESS CHARGING

Classbook has the added benefits of revolutionary inbuilt wireless
ClassCharge®
Wireless Charging charging, taking away the pain of flat batteries, broken ports and
Compatible
tangled wires. (See ClassCharge on pages 16-17)

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SLEEK, FAST AND CLASSROOM-READY
The Classbook is a sleek, lightweight device that comes
equipped with an Intel quad-core processor, front
facing camera, high resolution display, 4GB of
RAM and 32GB of on-board storage.

Great New Features from Windows

Windows 10 offers schools a familiar way to run their devices with some great
new ways to access content and maximise collaboration in the classroom.

Windows 10 comes complete with OneNote, that helps you, your students and
your teachers capture everything, on all your devices.

With full Office 365 integration, students are always within reach of their
essential documents.

CLASSBOOK SPECIFICATIONS
CPU ....................................................Intel Quad-Core Processor 1.9Ghz
Memory .............................................4GB RAM DDR3
Storage ..............................................32GB (expandable)
Display Resolution...........................14” 1900x1200 High Resolution Display
Cameras ............................................2MP Front-Facing
Connectivity .....................................802.11 a/b/g/n Dual Band WiFi & Bluetooth 4.0
Battery................................................9000 mAh Lithium-Ion Polymer
Audio Output....................................3.5mm Stereo Jack Out for Headphone Use
Audio On Board ...............................Stereo Speakers & Internal Microphone
Ports ...................................................2 x USB Port, Micro Card Slot, HD Output
Dimensions/Weight ........................Approx. 347mm x 229mm x 19.5mm/1500g Net Weight

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 Control Classroom Devices

SIMPLIFYING CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY

ClassConnect is the multi award-winning classroom portal
that provides schools with everything they need to maximise
the use of technology within the classroom.

With simple-to-use controls, teachers can: control digital devices, share pupil
screens, use custom educational Apps to engage learners, provide differentiated
learning with thousands of curriculum aligned resources and innovative lesson
plans, easily share work between devices, simplify cloud storage and access exist-
ing school documents and files.

CORE COMPONENTS OF CLASSCONNECT

MANAGEMENT & CURRICULUM COLLABORATE,

REPORTING CONTENT & TOOLS SHARE & STORE

ClassConnect provides ClassConnect is packed ClassConnect delivers

classroom-appropriate
controls for many
different devices, such
as LearnPads, iPads,
Laptops, PCs and even
ClassVR Virtual Reality
headsets. A simple
to use web-based
interface offers real-
time classroom controls,
along with instant
feedback and reporting
on device and content
usage by students.
with thousands of
curriculum aligned
resources, activities,
Apps and teacher-
created lesson plans.
Unlock new creative
ways of learning with
our key cross-curricular
Tools, from stop frame
animation to innovative
VR and AR Apps. What’s
more, new lesson plans
are added monthly,
providing you with a
constant supply of great
teaching resources.
an innovative way to
collaborate with peers.
Through an intuitive
dashboard, teachers
can share and store
files across a range of
platforms and devices.
Simply share photos and
videos with groups of
students and teachers –
then use our secure App
to engage with parents!

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CLASSROOM
MANAGEMENT AND
REPORTING

CONTROL IN THE CLASSROOM

Designed to provide teachers with complete control over devices in the
classroom, ClassConnect enables them to limit access to relevant content, pause
devices and monitor student activity in real-time. A simple ‘dashboard’ view
allows teachers to select and apply controls and content to groups or individual
students as required.

DIFFERENTIATED LEARNING
ClassConnect allows teachers to customise content for individuals or groups of
students, which facilitates differentiated learning and helps improve confidence
and achievement with self-paced learning and teacher-assigned tasks.

REAL-TIME CLASSROOM CONTROLS WITH CLASSVIEW

ClassView enables teachers to select and display students' work and share it with
the class, promoting group participation, inclusive learning and peer interaction.
ClassView also allows teachers to interact with groups of students, even those
that are not in the same classroom, such as students in study groups in the
library or peer groups in different classes, truly engaging and connecting them in
collaborative learning.

INTELLIGENT USAGE REPORTS

ClassConnect offers simple and informative statistics to assess and improve the
effectiveness of technology within classrooms. From battery levels to content
usage, the reports give clear indicators of activity within each classroom or
group of devices and support teachers and SLTs to make informed decisions on
technology usage.

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CURRICULUM CONTENT AND TOOLS

ClassConnect contains a huge library of resources, Tools and lesson plans that make school
technology more engaging and whole lot more creative. With access to some of the world’s
best known Apps and some unique and innovative Apps of its own, ClassConnect offers a
wealth of educationally sound activities across all key stages. These resources can be used on
tablets, laptops and even Virtual Reality headsets, so no matter what devices you have, you
will be sure to find appropriate content for your classroom.

TOOLS AND APPS

Create exciting multimedia pages with WorkSpace, write
engaging stories with Author or create your own movies
with Animator! These are just a few of the great educational
Tools available in ClassConnect.

New for 2017 is ARC, the Augmented Reality Classroom,

bringing to life incredible three dimensional animations
straight out of thin air! ARC provides innovative Augmented
Reality content and lesson plans, for use on ClassVR
Headsets or LearnPad tablets.

LESSON PLANS AND RESOURCES

ClassConnect contains thousands of
resources within the specifically designed
lesson profiles; simply select a subject
area and key stage. Lesson Profiles are
easily adaptable and are a great
starting point for teachers to
add their own resources and
create lessons specific to their
students.

The brand-new VR content

channel offers over 500 360
degree panoramic environments
to help spark the imagination of students,
leaving them with experiences that help
visualise and understand even the most
complex of educational subjects. Many of the
images are accompanied by structured lesson
plans and ideas to support teachers to make
the most of this exciting new technology.

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COLLABORATION, SHARING AND STORAGE
ClassConnect provides some unique features to help simplify the sharing,
collaboration and storage of classwork with teachers, peers and even parents.

STORE CLASSWORK SECURELY

IN CLASSCLOUD
A simple, secure and school-appropriate
solution to classroom file management,
ClassCloud allows students to easily share
photos, videos and documents from
different devices and provides teachers with h
an intuitive and visual way to store, search
and distribute classwork.

ENGAGE PARENTS
THROUGH CLASSBOARD

ClassBoard is a free, simple and innovative

solution that engages parents in their child’s
learning. It allows teachers to quickly and
easily share images, videos and documents,
giving parents a view of their child’s
education as it happens.

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 Innovative Classroom Charging

INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM CHARGING

Our award-winning innovative range of classroom charging units bring cost effective,
ergonomic design and cutting-edge innovation to the charging of tablets, laptops and
new for 2018, Virtual Reality headsets!

DESIGNED FOR SCHOOLS

ClassCharge units are designed specifically for use in the classroom by students.
The Tectus 8 can be placed discreetly on a desk or bench for easy access of up to 8
LearnPads and the Tectus 16 supports a mix of up to 16 LearnPads or ClassBook laptops
and is mobile to allow it to move between classrooms.
Our latest addition, the Tectus 36VR trolley, provides storage, cleaning and charging for
up to 36 VR headsets, with easy access drawers and an innovative headset sanitising
feature to help keep them clean.

REVOLUTIONARY WIRELESS CHARGING

Tectus 8 and 16 simplify the charging of tablets and laptops by bringing innovative
wireless charging technology, allowing devices to charge without the need for cables or
plugs. Its unique design removes the problematic issue of students having to connect
power cables to devices, which ultimately leads to
damage and additional cost.
TECTUS 16
LearnPads and ClassBooks can simply be placed
on a shelf in a Tectus wireless charging unit and
an audible and visual indicator provides feedback
to students that charging has started.

TECTUS 8

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PROTECTIVE CASES & INTEGRATED CHARGING
The LearnPad Workbook case provides protection from
knocks and bumps in the classroom, and wireless charging
is supported even when the detachable keyboard cover is
fitted. The Classbook laptop has wireless charging support
built directly into the shell, so no additional case is needed.

INTELLIGENT CHARGING AND REPORTING

All ClassCharge products support intelligent reporting,
including battery level and charge status, allowing
teachers an at-a-glance view of device readiness from
a simple web page.

INTRODUCING TECTUS VR 36
Brand new for 2018 is the TectusVR 36, an innovative mobile cabinet designed to safely
store, clean and charge up to 36 Virtual Reality headsets.
TectusVR 36 has fully integrated charging components and 36 pre-wired USB cables
allowing charging of ClassVR and other headsets. The easy access drawers have the
capacity to charge 12 headsets and each one is independently lockable.
Ergonomic handles and sturdy castors make it easy to move around the school and
integrated active cooling reduces device temperatures whilst charging, helping to
prolong battery life.
TECTUS VR 36

AUTOMATED HEADSET CLEANSING

All TectusVR 36 units include a revolutionary
sanitising feature, UVr™. Headsets placed in
the unit are exposed to a continuous stream
of antimicrobial Ultra Violet light, which
helps reduce the formation of a wide range
of bacterial and fungal pathogens, keeping
the headsets clean and ready for shared use.

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Whether you’re just starting out or have already made the
investment and are looking to get even more from your
devices, we have the perfect session to take your school to
the next level.

Avantis provides in-depth implementation workshops and

modular professional development courses showing you
how classroom technology can help raise standards and
engage students.

Sessions can be delivered at your school to all staff or to key individuals. We can also
work alongside your teachers in the classroom, supporting them to raise engagement
and drive enthusiasm.

All sessions are run by educational specialists, allowing you to get hands-on experience
to transform how you teach with engaging technology.

INSTALLATION AND SETUP

We know busy teachers don’t always have the time to dedicate
to setting up and installing hardware devices on the school
network, so we provide a turnkey installation and setup service
to get your school up and running as quickly as possible.

We offer full onsite installation or remote setup from as little as

£49. Please contact our educational specialists at
community@avantiseducation.com to discuss your requirements.

SUPPORT
At Avantis, customer care and efficient support is a key element of our service
to schools.

We have a dedicated team of full-time support staff offering free of charge day-to-day
technical support and specific educational advice to help teachers get the most out of
their devices.
Avantis understands the need to always be at the end of the phone when teachers
need guidance. A dedicated support line is available to all ClassConnect subscribers
every weekday between the hours of 8am–5pm.

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ABOUT AVANTIS
Avantis has been supporting teachers to embed classroom technology for almost
twenty years and has delivered its products to tens of thousands of schools in more
than 20 countries globally.

Driven by the ethos of developing simple, effective and innovative solutions to

classroom challenges, Avantis now boasts a diverse portfolio of classroom-focused
products and services that are in daily use by millions of students.

With award-winning brands; LearnPad, ClassCharge and ClassConnect and the launch
of the revolutionary ClassVR, Avantis is continually reinventing how technology is
used within schools to support teachers to raise engagement and simplify the use of
classroom technology.

USEFUL CONTACTS
For sales:
sales@avantiseducation.com 0845 8620390

For technical support:

support@avantiseducation.com 0845 8623390 (option 1)

For ongoing educational support:

community@avantiseducation.com 0845 8623390 (option 2)

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