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Numonics Announces National On-Site Installation Agreement
Numonics Corporation — Monday, November 07, 2011
“National Service Center (NSC) has agreed to install Numonics complete family of interactive whiteboards and accompanying accessories across the country”, stated Alfred N. Basilicato President and CEO of Numonics Corporation. “This is exciting news for all our schools districts especially those in secondary and tertiary markets where local reseller site visit support may be difficult. Read More »
PBS LearningMedia To Offer Schools Initial Access to Learning Registry
PBS LearningMedia — Monday, November 07, 2011
In a move that brings vast digital educational resources together for teachers to use in the classroom, content shared through the U.S. Department of Education’s Learning Registry will be accessible for free through PBS LearningMedia. Read More »
NBC Learn Launches the “Decision 2012” Collection
NBC Learn — Monday, November 07, 2011
With one year to go until the next presidential election, NBC Learn has launched “Decision 2012”—a new special collection designed to help students research and analyze the 2012 election based on the candidates, the major issues, the calendar of events, and the process behind the campaigns. Read More »
Global Grid for Learning Extends Free Content Services Through MyCurriculum.com
EduTone — Monday, November 07, 2011
Global Grid for Learning (GGfL) today announced that it has acquired from the Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA) MyCurriculum.com, the website that enables teachers to explore, create and share content aligned to the English national curriculum within their own peer groups and networks. Read More »
Jefferson Parish Purchases 750 Brainchild Tablets
Brainchild — Saturday, November 05, 2011
Jefferson Parish Public Schools is deploying 750 of c’s Kineo® tablets to 20 non-public schools. The tablets will be used for assessment and data-driven instruction on Louisiana’s LEAP standards, with Brainchild’s LEAP Achiever! series. Students use the tablets for individualized instruction. Read More »
Advanced Academics Introduces New Student Interface
Advanced AcademicS — Saturday, November 05, 2011
Advanced Academics announced R.O.A.D.S. 3.0, a new version of the company’s proprietary learning management system (LMS). The upgraded version enhances the student experience with a totally redesigned look and feel, improved navigation and several new features, including the ability to allow students to customize their learning environment. Read More »
Advanced Academics Makes Online Learning Accessible to Students with Disabilities
Advanced Academics — Wednesday, November 02, 2011
d Academics has modified more than 100 courses to become compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, making them accessible to hearing and visually impaired students. The organization plans to release 50 additional courses compliant with Section 508 by the end of January 2012. Read More »
Hatch Unveils iStartSmart Mobile Technology System for Early Learners
Hatch — Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Hatch® unveiled iStartSmart Mobile™, a new version of its award-winning iStartSmart™ learning system now delivered on a portable tablet, which provides children with a content-rich and engaging environment to master critical skills for kindergarten readiness and provides teachers with a robust, web-based and password-protected reporting of children’s progress. Read More »
ParentLink® Releases New Set of K-12 Email Tools
ParentLink — Tuesday, November 01, 2011
ParentLink® today announced the release of TruSend™, its new set of email tools for users of the ParentLink communication platform. Though ParentLink has always given its K-12 customers the ability to send messages via email, TruSend now gives schools additional tools that improve the quality of the appearance, delivery and management of email messages. Read More »
VizZle Player iPad App Released by Monarch Teaching Technologies
Monarch Teaching Technologies — Monday, October 31, 2011
Monarch Teaching Technologies announced its VizZle Player App for iPad is now available on the App Store, giving children with autism access to award-winning visual supports and lessons. The VizZle Player App takes advantage of a child with autism’s affinity for iPad's Multi-Touch display and gives educators and parents access to important academic and social skill building lessons. Read More »
