Education Modes + Ergonomics = Academic Productivity

Shown above: Sentinel StudyStation in Study Desktop Mode with Logitech keyboard, mouse, 24” LG high definition display and IPEVO Document Camera/Webcam (peripherals not included).

A StudyStation placed on a suitable desk or table with a full size high-definition video display, quality mouse, keyboard and document camera/webcam will provide an optimal workstation for on-line learning, studying and completing homework.  With the low cost of the StudyStation and these standard peripherals, it can also be very cost effective. The StudyStation is compatible with printers that support remote networked printing such as Brother and Canon.

Making schoolwork time more productive with the right hardware

Sentinel Gaming Systems has put a special emphasis on academic productivity. To start, your child can use the system more productively and ergonomically with a full-size keyboard, mouse, full 1080p high definition display and document scanner/webcam (peripherals not included).

No More Multitasking

A quiet workspace free from external distractions, a student will be better able to focus, concentrate and complete their work.

Three Distinct Modes - Study Desktop, Online Learning and Guided Instruction

During Education Modes the StudyStation™ can be used in place of a Chromebook® laptop with access to Google Classroom and online learning/videoconferencing sites such as Zoom®. The StudyStation includes a rich set of applications and capabilities preinstalled including the Google Chromium (Linux version of Chrome) web browser and the full LibreOffice Suite with Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Drawing, Database and Slide Presentation applications compatible with Microsoft Office.

Study Desktop Mode provides a familiar but simplified computer desktop for researching, writing and learning. This mode restricts access to video streaming, gaming and social media sites. This mode also restricts access to the Media Player app so that downloaded videos cannot be watched. Audio can also be globally disabled in this mode if listening to music or podcasts are problematic.

Study Breaks and a Meditation App encourage a user take a helpful break to improve focus and remain on-task for increasingly longer periods of time.

Restricted Content Access allows the user to request, through an automated process, web pages that are ordinarily restricted. This allows parents to preview the requested site before approving.

Online Learning Mode offers a computer desktop similar the Study Desktop with web access only to Google and videoconferencing sites like Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Webex. This mode also features the full LibreOffice suite compatible with Microsoft Office. Screen images captured in this mode are blurred for privacy.

Zoom Online Learning Mode is similar to Online Learning Mode except that it is designed and optimized for the Zoom videoconferencing platform. This mode also features the full LibreOffice suite compatible with Microsoft Office. Screen images captured are also blurred for privacy.

Guided Instruction Mode provides a computer desktop with the ability to access a number of curated educational websites and learning platforms for all ages. This mode restricts access to websites and applications (such as videogames, video streaming sites and social media that might be distracting.

Monitoring Can Help Keep Students on Task

Real time monitoring and settings updates allow parents to remotely view time-stamped screen images captured on-demand.

Advanced Features Subscription (free for the first 12 months), Periodic screen images can be captured and users can even be remotely messaged directly on the StudyStation to help encourage on-task work.