LifeSize(TM) Chosen as Interactive Video Solution to Power Distant Edutainment Health Programs Funded by National Science Foundation.AUSTIN, Texas -- Children Education Series `Grossology LIVE' Creates Stimulating Learning Experience Through High-Definition Video This article is about high-definition video technology. For television systems, see High-definition television. For the tape format, see HDV. For compression and prerecorded media, see High-definition pre-recorded media and compression. Communications LifeSize, the high-definition video communications company Communications Company is a communications unit of the United States Marine Corps. They are part of Combat Logistics Regiment 37 , 3rd Marine Logistics Group (3MLG) and III Marine Expeditionary Force (III MEF). The unit is based out of the Marine Corps Base Camp Smedley D. , today announced that LifeSize Room(TM) is being used as the interactive video solution for the Grossology LIVE program series to provide children distant edutainment in multiple U.S. cities. LifeSize Room is a high-definition video communications product that delivers crystal-clear video and high-fidelity audio, allowing participants -- no matter where they are located -- to realize a stimulating, true-to-life experience. Based on the bestselling series of children's books by Sylvia Branzei and the blockbuster science exhibition by the same name, these live interactive video experiences examine the "impolite im·po·lite adj. Not polite; discourteous. [Latin impol " science of the human body. Through LifeSize high-definition video communications technology Noun 1. communications technology - the activity of designing and constructing and maintaining communication systems engineering, technology - the practical application of science to commerce or industry , audiences at participating health and science centers connect with a cast of interesting characters at the Grossology LIVE studios for interactive entertainment and fun learning opportunities. Wacky instructors referred to as "Grossologists" include Snotty Scotty, Marty Farty, Chef Boy-R-DooDoo and Ivana Pop-Zit. The series is produced by National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC NAHEC Northern Wisconsin Area Health Education Center ) and IDSolutions, and funded by the National Science Foundation. "We are very excited to produce the Grossology LIVE interactive series since it creates a proactive role in educating our nation's children on science through an informal, entertaining setting," said David Midland, executive director, NAHEC. "LifeSize Room provides participants with a realistic experience and is a critical component for making the video programs fun, engaging and rewarding." "As a LifeSize channel partner and a producer of the Grossology LIVE series, we are very pleased to provide both children and adults with a stimulating way to learn something that can affect their very health," said Tim Barshinger, director of educational programming, IDSolutions. "Since these programs are designed for a general public audience, we especially want to see if Grossology LIVE will increase overall interest in science, which might have even further implications for how high-definition video communications can positively impact our daily lives." LifeSize Room is the first high-definition video communications product of its kind. For a comparable price range to that of traditional, low-resolution videoconferencing systems, LifeSize Room allows remote and dispersed participants to interact more clearly and effectively. LifeSize high-definition technology offers nearly 10 times the video quality improvement and twice the audio coverage over other solutions, which allows unique applications like Grossology LIVE to be possible. "LifeSize products are intended to make the user experience more life-like and enjoyable, as well as more productive," said Craig Malloy, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of LifeSize. "Grossology LIVE is a perfect example of the types of applications that are emerging as companies and organizations become aware of the tremendous value they can realize from using high-definition video communications." Centers currently hosting Grossology LIVE interactive video programs are located at the Columbus Children's Hospital A children's hospital is a hospital which offers its services exclusively to children. The number of children's hospitals proliferated in the 20th century, as pediatric medical and surgical specialties separated from internal medicine and adult surgical specialties. in Columbus, OH; HealthWorks! Kids' Museum in South Bend South Bend, city (1990 pop. 105,511), seat of St. Joseph co., N Ind., on the great south bend of the St. Joseph River, in a farming and mint-growing region; inc. as a city 1865. , IN; Health World Children's Museum Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs that stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are in Barrington, IL; Children's Health Children's Health Definition Children's health encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of children from infancy through adolescence. Education Center in Milwaukee, WI; and Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN. More locations around the country will participate as additional grant funding is received. For information and a schedule of programs, visit www.grossologylive.com. About National Association of Health Education Centers (NAHEC) NAHEC is the national association and network of nonprofit health education centers (HECs) and of other organizations that support children's health education and provide products and services to HECs. NAHEC member centers reached over 3 million children, teachers, and parents in 2005. HECs use life-size exhibits, advanced audio-visual technology, and specialized, interactive instructional techniques not generally found in conventional classrooms. For more information about NAHEC, please visit www.nahec.org. About IDSolutions IDSolutions (www.e-idsolutions.com) is an Applications Service Provider which provides comprehensive interactive communications solutions over traditional and next generation networks. IDSolutions' collection of application services See ASP and Web services. enables customers to maximize the benefits of interactive communications technologies. The IDSolutions' Professional Services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. team assists K-12 and content-providing organizations with integrating visual communications technology into their environment. About LifeSize LifeSize is the first company to develop and deliver high-definition video communications products. Founded in 2003 by industry veterans, LifeSize's award-winning solutions combine exceptional quality, user simplicity and administrator manageability to make video communications a productive, true-to-life experience. LifeSize is headquartered in Austin, TX with international subsidiaries in the U.K. and Hong Kong, and has a network of channel partners in more than 20 countries. For additional information, visit the LifeSize Web site at www.lifesize.com or call 877-LIFESIZE in North America, +44-1256-480591 in EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) Refers to that region of the world. For example, one might see products packaged differently for the UK, EMEA and Asia Pacific markets. and +852-8239-3695 in APAC APAC Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing APAC Agricultural Policy Analysis Center APAC Asia and Pacific APAC Asian Pacific American Coalition APAC Adapted Physical Activity Council (American Alliance for Health) . |
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