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LINK Systems Installed at Salt Lake Community College

September 25th, 2014 by

Salt Lake Community College has used LINK Systems in their computer labs for many years.  Recently Applied Computer Systems, Inc. installed a brand new LINK System in their newly updated Computer Graphics Lab.

Renowned Instructional Management Software – SoftLINK

September 5th, 2014 by

Applied Computer Systems, Inc. specializes in providing computer instructional systems designed specifically for those who teach in a computer class. ACS, Inc. has successfully been in business since 1971 and continues to expand their market.  ACS’s has more than 40 years of knowledge and experience helping clients setup their computer labs with either their renowned LINK System hardware based solution or SoftLINK software package.  These computer class management solutions allow the instructor to effectively teach and manage a class of students equipped with computers, laptops or tablets. Our clientele consists of K-12, universities, government facilities, military bases and corporations.

ACS has heard from thousands of instructors who teach a computer class and each story seems to be very similar with the troubles they face when instructing.  Whether they are teaching a 4th grader or an engineer the same problems seem to arise.  Whenever you have an electronic device in front of a student their attention span is shortened and they are easily distracted by non-related class material or social websites. They may be working on an assignment from another class, but their focus is supposed to be on you during your presentation.  Their friend may have sent them an instant message or they wanted to log-in to a social site.  After the presentation you notice students are asking questions about the material you just covered five minutes ago.  You stop and ask yourself are they not paying attention and what is distracting them?  There is an easy way to make sure they are paying attention to your presentation.  Yes, you can control their screen, mouse, keyboard and the web access in your class.  Read on to see how to accomplish these tasks so easily…and eliminate the distractions.

The focus today is on our top-of-the-line instructional management SoftLINK software.  As a leading monitoring software package, SoftLINK makes it simple for the teacher to view all the students’ screens right from the instructor’s computer.  Teachers can improve the efficiency of class instruction by showing the instructor’s screen on all the student’s screens.  This insures everyone in the class can easily see the instructor’s presentation and eliminates students working on other items not related to the subject matter.  In addition, you can instantly blank student monitors and now you have their undivided attention.  Blacking out the monitors is one of the most popular features of SoftLINK, simple yet effective. SoftLINK dramatically strengthens teaching effectiveness with the ability to monitor the student’s progress, broadcast instructor’s screen and audio to the students, manage web access, share any student’s screen with the class for student-led presentations, keep students alert and engaged with student surveys and testing package. Many of our clients initially evaluate SoftLINK for one classroom, but as instructors from other departments begin to utilize a room where SoftLINK is installed they submit purchase requests for their classrooms too.  After teaching in a classroom equipped with SoftLINK clients say “I will never teach in another room without it.”

ACS encourages you to download a 30-day full featured trial.  You may install the SoftLINK demo on 40 workstations including tablets at no charge.  If you don’t have time to install SoftLINK, Applied Computer Systems, Inc. would be pleased to provide you with a live 30-minute online SoftLINK presentation.  Our goal is to share this great news with instructors so they are made aware of the effective teaching aids that are available and specifically engineered for computer classrooms. You can also learn more about our complete line of computer class management products by visiting our website at www.acs-linksystems.com or by contacting ACS at 1-800-237-5465.

Applied Computer Systems, Inc: The Trusted Authority in Computer Classroom Management Solutions

June 24th, 2014 by

Why do so many schools, universities, corporations and government organizations come to Applied Computer Systems, Inc. (ACS) for their classroom management needs?  The answer is simple.  ACS not only provides robust and proven class management solutions, but it has been doing so for over 30 years!

Applied Computer Systems, Inc., the developer and manufacturer of the LINK System, was founded in 1971.  ACS moved its development focuses exclusively to the education market in the early 1980’s.  On March 13, 1984, Donald Lacy, founder of ACS and inventor of the LINK System, filed for a patent for the LINK System and was granted that patent on July 21, 1987.  Since its inception, the LINK System has been installed in thousands of classrooms and has provided instructors with an intuitive yet powerful classroom management system.  For more than 30 years now, ACS has been providing their customers with classroom management solutions and we continue to provide the same support that we are renowned for, toll-free technical support for the life of the product!

Over the years, ACS has continued to broaden their clientele as well as their products and their features.  Though the first LINK System was developed for use with a monochrome monitor and had the limited features, the newest generation of Composite LINK System supports the high definition graphics that we have all become accustomed to and provides full control of any workstation in a classroom.  In addition, ACS realizes that not all of their customers have unlimited budgets and so ACS designed a budget-oriented LINK System that provides customers with the most widely used features known as the LINK Projection System (LPS).  Every LINK System delivers the crisp, real-time video that all of their customers have grown to love.  Furthermore, each LINK System is manufactured with quality being the number one priority.  Every day we hear from customers who have been using their LINK System for over a decade while requiring little to no maintenance whatsoever.  The LINK System is one of the few electronic-based devices that will last for more than a decade yet will continue to be pertinent and useful in the classroom.

As computers and networks progressively got faster, ACS also introduced software classroom management solutions into their portfolio.  One such product, SoftLINK, provides all of the same features as the Composite LINK System.  Though it is unable to deliver the real-time, full-motion video that the LINK System is known for, SoftLINK still provides instructors with superior broadcasting capabilities.  While SoftLINK provides an abundance of features, ScreenWatch is a budget oriented package that provides customers the ability to monitor students while being able to meet their budgetary obligations.

Regardless of the organization, Applied Computer Systems, Inc. has a classroom management solution to fit its needs.  Their knowledgeable sales staff has years of experience and know-how and is able to guide customers in selecting a solution that will fulfill their requirements.  Moreover, customers are able to evaluate any of ACS’s products on their own time and at their own facilities, simplifying the selection process even further.  The relationship does not end after selecting and purchasing a product either.  ACS stands behind the quality of all of their products and provides unparalleled customer support to each and every customer.

If you would like to learn more about ACS and their products, visit their website at www.acs-linksystems.com or call their toll-free number at 1-800-237-5465.

Eliminate PC Distractions During Class & Keep Trainees on Task!

January 22nd, 2014 by

When you hear the word ‘classroom technology’ what comes to mind?  I’m sure many of you instantly thought of computers, monitors, and overhead projectors.  These items are typically what one would see in a computer classroom at a university or a K-12 setting.  These are the basic tools needed to have what most call a computer lab, PC classroom or electronic classroom.

Let me introduce you to a very important PC classroom management tool which should be included as a must have for any computer lab/classroom as described in the above paragraph.  Applied Computer Systems, Inc. (ACS) based on the outskirts of Johnstown, OH designs, manufacturers and sells a PC classroom management system called LINK Systems.  ACS has been in business since 1971 and provides superior customer service with reliable and proven technologies designed specifically for computer equipped classrooms.

The LINK System product line is the heart of our business.   Many times our clients ask us “Where are the LINK Systems being used?”  The answer is simple “Anywhere there is an instructor teaching in a classroom filled with computers.”

The LINK System is used extensively in military classrooms, chemistry labs, language labs, basic computer classes, engineering classrooms, corporate training centers, flight simulation training centers and K-12 classrooms.  Anywhere there is an instructor teaching in a computer classroom our LINK System can be utilized to its full potential.

You may ask, “What are the benefits of using a LINK System?”

  • The LINK System allows instructors and trainers to easily manage and control their classes’ computer activity right from the instructor’s podium.
  • Launch your presentation directly to the trainees’ monitors – students love the fact that they can see your presentation on their monitor. It makes it easy for them to see the fine details and follow your demonstration.
  • Keep the class on task by instantly ‘blacking out’ their monitors – immediately you have their undivided attention.
  • Share multiple displays with the class – send your document camera or laptop image to the classes’ monitors.
  • Share any student’s work with the class by sending to the overhead projector or to all the trainees’ monitors.
  • Instantly gauge if your students comprehend the material or if more instruction is required.
  • Students may be hesitant to raise their hand for assistance but discreetly they can electronically request help through the LINK System.
  • Highlight areas of interest on your screen using our LINK Stylus software package and broadcast this to your students’ monitors in real time.
  • Allow any student to write on their desktop with our LINK Stylus and share this with the class.

The LINK System provides a way for instructors to teach more effectively.  It gives them a means to easily share information with the class, to encourage classroom participation and keeps students on task.  Instructors love the fact that they can instantly scan the class and see who needs assistance or share their display with the class.

The LINK System is an amazing teaching tool and requires no technical training.  With a simple touch of an icon you are in control of all the computers in your classroom.  How wonderful is that!

Call Applied Computer Systems, Inc. (ACS) and ask for more information regarding our LINK Systems and PC classroom control solutions, 800-237-5465.

SoftLINK Classroom Management Software Prezi

September 23rd, 2013 by