Zing
makes a range of schools products that allow for both teacher-led and
student-led guided discovery learning.

Star:
The Star configuration allows 24-36 students to participate simultaneously
in a collaborative learning community. A central console equipped with
six monitors plus an optional facilitator teacher-monitor supports six
classroom tables each equipped with two keyboards. Students work in dyads
or triads within a larger team of 4-6 at each table
Teams:
Six teams of students in groups of 5-6 are seated at standard team tables
arranged so that all students face the front of the room where the software
image is displayed on a large screen, typically 3m diagonal.
Formal:
The Formal classroom configuration allows 24 students working in dyads
in a conventional classroom layout of rows of desks with two students
to a desk. Each dyad shares a keyboard. The image is displayed on a large
screen at the front of the classroom.
Project:
The Project configuration allows students to create and facilitate the
own learning activities with support from a teacher who is skilled as
a Knowledge Navigator. The classroom comprises a Zing team room for 8-12
students, a suite of six computers and worktables or desks for 12.
Partly-portable:
Some schools acquire a kit of standard keyboards and cables plus a
portable kit so they can set up a permanent classroom and borrow the multiplexer
and power pack temporarily for school events and professional development.
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