The 7-port USB hub supports 21st Century Classroom applications with fast and easy downloading of instructional materials. The 1117 can be used to download digital content from a computer (Windows or Mac) to up to 7 devices (such as MP3 players) at one time. Its quick transfering of information makes the 1117 an invaluable tool for library media specialists & classroom teachers to implement differentiated or standardized materials for individual or group reading activities, literacy groups, ELD, ESL and other language learning programs.