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PR Newswire Offers Profiles of Organizations Exhibiting at the 29th Annual National Educational Computing Conference
SAN ANTONIO, June 25 /PRNewswire/ -- As the exclusive official breaking
news service of The 29th Annual National Educational Computing Conference
(NECC 2008), PR Newswire is featuring profiles of the exhibiting
organizations. To read these profiles, please see below.
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NECC 2008 will be held June 29 - July 2 inSan Antonio, at the Henry B.
Gonzalez Convention Center. For more information regarding NECC 2008, visit
http://center.uoregon.edu/ISTE/NECC2008/.
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Exhibitor profiles (all profiles have been provided by the profiled
company):
Company: ANGEL Learning, Inc.
Booth Number: 2266
Web URL: http://www.angellearning.com
Media Relations Contact: Lynn Zingraf, Director of Marketing
Phone: ANGEL Learning (317) 333-7300; At the show (317) 201-0890
Email: lzingraf@angellearning.com
ANGEL Learning develops and markets the ANGEL Learning Management Suite
(LMS) (http://www.angellearning.com/products/lms/) of internet-based tools for
delivering classes online and web-enhancing traditional instruction. Founded
in 2000, ANGEL Learning emerged from research and teaching experience at
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Today ANGEL serves millions
of students and instructors from K to corporate.
Recognized for innovation, the ANGEL LMS balances ease of use with
powerful capabilities to deliver 21st Century teaching and learning:
-- Deliver professional development online.
-- Power virtual schools.
-- Provide parents online access to their children's grades, assignments,
etc.
-- Enrich traditional instruction with 24/7 accessibility and engaging
collaboration features.
-- Align content and measure student success against State standards.
-- Automate routine tasks and differentiate instruction.
Company: Aspen Learning, Inc.
Booth Number: 850
Web URL: http://www.aspenlearning.com
Media Relations Contact: Carleen LeVasseur
Phone: (408) 264-6767
Email: carleen_l@comcast.net
Aspen Learning, Inc. created the OpenClassroom Server. OpenClassroom
Server is affordable appliance for K-12 classroom, computer lab or school use
that combines learning management tools, collaborative software and personal
storage space to support the development of 21st century skills and learning.
The self-contained, robust server supports up to 200 students, and is simple
to set up, use and maintain (a model that supports up to 1000 students will be
available in Fall 2008). It delivers a suite of web 2.0 applications to
facilitate safe, private collaboration and communication, and operates in a
networked environment from any browser-based device without requiring an open
Internet connection.
Founded in 2007, the private company is headquartered inPalo Alto,
California. For more information, visit http://www.aspenlearning.com.
Company: Aventa Learning
Booth Number: 5057
Web URL: http://www.aventalearning.com
Media Relations Contact: Pamela Kislak
Phone: (503) 731-5404
Email: pkislak@klcorp.com
Aventa Learning offers one of the largest catalogs of online courses,
including core, electives and world language courses for grades 6-12, as well
as Advanced Placement and credit recovery courses. More than 1,000 virtual
schools, charter schools, districts, and state education departments rely on
Aventa to offer expanded educational opportunities to their students, help
at-risk students succeed, and accommodate students' unique scheduling needs,
without adding staff or classrooms. During NECC, Aventa is introducing
significant enhancements to its online credit recovery program to support ELL
students and provide schools with greater flexibility in program
implementation. Aventa's credit recovery program helps schools address the
challenges of improving student achievement on high-stakes tests and reducing
dropout rates, particularly when state and federal governments are considering
changes to the way graduation rates are calculated.
Company: Califone International, Inc.
Booth Number: 9953/9955
Web URL: http://www.califone.com
Media Relations Contact: Tim Ridgway
Phone: (800) 772-0500
Email: timr@califone.com
Founded in 1947, Califone continues to be a leader in the design,
development and manufacturing of audiovisual and supplemental curriculum
products for use in education, presentation and professional markets. The
company offers a complete line of audio solutions, wireless systems and
multimedia products for any presentation needs. Highlighting the company's
efforts to encourage the responsible use of personal audio technology,
Califone staff will discuss two new products during NECC that warn educators
of potentially harmful volume levels. They will also highlight the Califone
MP3 Player, which allows for multiple listeners and has a microphone for
podcast recording, the AV Tutor, a digital device to help students master
literacy skills and the Infrared Audio System, which allows for greater
coverage and reception with the added benefits of two non-powered array
speakers.
Company: CCC! Video on Demand
Booth Number: 9131-9133
Web URL: http://www.ndmquestar.com
Media Relations Contact: Donald Liebenson
Phone: (800) 288-4456
Email: dliebenson@questar1.com
Designed, and developed by New Dimension Media, CCC! Video on Demand is an
Intranet system that comes pre-loaded with more than 2,500 educational video
programs. CCC! is introducing at NECC version 2.5, available now for the
2008-2009 school year. CCC! goes beyond video on demand with such exclusive
features as "Classroom Live," a webcast system that facilitates distance
learning for homebound students and for when schools are forced to close. CCC!
is also the first VOD system to be compatible with iTunes. With its innovative
technology and superior content, CCC! is strengthening its commitment to
provide educators with the resources to supplement their curriculum. Founded
in 1978 and based inChicago, NDM is one of the leading distributors of K-12
core curriculum video content to schools and public libraries.
Company: Chester Creek
Booth Number: 8259
Web URL: http://www.chestercreek.com
Media Relations Contact: Kathryn Pomroy
Phone: 888-214-5450
Email: kpomroy@chestercreektech.com
Chester Creek is the premier designer and manufacturer of innovative
specialty keyboards and mice for children and people with special needs. Our
unique products are RoHS compliant and distributed around the globe.
Company: CompassLearning
Booth Number: 2210
Web URL: http://www.compasslearning.com
Media Relations Contact: Eleanor Bowman
Phone: (512) 413-5278
Email: ebowman@compasslearning.com
CompassLearning is a leading research-based technology solutions company
that produces educational assessment, innovative curriculum, and management
tools for grades K-12, all of which are aligned to state and national
standards. CompassLearning delivers advancements in the educational arena by
weaving together sound educational pedagogy with technological developments
that allows all students to have a learning experience personalized to their
needs.
Odyssey, our flagship K-12 software-based curriculum, automatically
assesses each student's understanding of key objectives. Based on this
assessment, a student is prescribed a personalized learning path filled with
engaging activities. The time-consuming task of monitoring and measuring
students' success is made easier with Odyssey's wide variety of reporting
features.
Corporate Mission Statement
CompassLearning is dedicated to facilitating student success by
collaborating with educators to deliver personalized learning experiences.
Company: Discovery Education
Booth Number: 8155
Web URL: http://www.discoveryeducation.com
Media Relations Contact: Stephen Wakefield
Phone: (240) 662-2893
Email: stephen_wakefield@discovery.com
Discovery Communications revolutionized television with the Discovery
Channel and is now transforming classrooms through Discovery Education.
Powered by the #1 non-fiction media company in the world, Discovery Education
combines scientifically proven, standards-based digital media and a dynamic
user community in order to empower teachers to improve student achievement.
Already, more than half of U.S. schools use Discovery Education digital
services. The company provides educators and students access to high-quality
digital resources that enhance lesson plans and engage learners. During NECC,
Discovery Education executives will highlight company initiatives serving a
greater community of educators and administrators dedicated to leveraging the
power of technology and digital content to build student interest in topics
across the curriculum.
Company: ePals
Booth Number: 4029
Web URL: http://www.epals.com
Media Relations Contact: Rebecca Kilduff
Phone: (703) 885-3400
Email: rkilduff@corp.epals.com
Founded in 1996 and merged with In2Books in 2006, ePals offers K-12
students and educators around the world a safe environment for building and
exchanging knowledge based on protected connectivity tools, evidence-based
curricula, and authentic, collaborative learning experiences. The ePals
Global Learning Community(TM) is the largest online community of K-12
learners, enabling more than 325,000 educators and 126,000 classrooms across
200 countries and territories to safely connect, exchange ideas and work
together. ePals is especially committed to providing educational
opportunities in under-resourced environments worldwide through the ePals
Foundation. During NECC, ePals executives will highlight company efforts to
offer educators and students improved user experiences and greater
functionality throughout the Global Community, including the launch of a new
website to support community members.
Company: Excelsior Software
Booth Number: 8158
Web URL: http://www.excelsiorsoftware.com
Media Relations Contact: Eileen Demers
Phone: (800) 473-4572
Email: edemers@excelsiorsoftware.com
Based inGreeley, Colo., Excelsior Software is committed to raising
student achievement by providing immediate access to performance information,
increasing teacher productivity and improving communication. As the pioneer
of the electronic gradebook concept in 1986, the company's experience in
assessment management supports educators by delivering the technical
innovations that meet the needs of today's evolving data-driven educational
system. Now part of the Knowledge Universe family of companies, Excelsior
Software executives will introduce a vastly expanded version of the company's
Pinnacle Suite. Offering the tools and functionality that educators and
administrators need to fully manage each student's learning environment, this
new version provides access to the assessment and analytic tools users depend
on, paired with features that align instructional practice with research to
improve student achievement.
Company: Facts4Me
Booth Number: 8028
Web URL: http://www.facts4me.com
Media Relations Contact: Sandra Morgan
Phone: (800) 515-0087
Email: smorgan@facts4me.com
Facts4Me is an online reference site designed for elementary level
readers. Facts4Me is designed, written and maintained by teachers. Facts4Me
is ad-free, secure and safe! There are currently 45 topics and over 650 pages
of non-fiction reports. Each report is loaded with dynamic pictures, easy to
read charts and informative text. Facts4Me is guaranteed to engage readers of
all levels.
Facts4Me is available via subscriptions. A twelve-month school site
license is only $50.00. A school site license allows students and staff in
one building to access Facts4Me from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday for twelve months. For $20, a family/teacher has unlimited access for
twelve months.
NECC conference special: FREE access for the month of July!
Visit booth #8028 and pick up your User ID and Password.
Company: Fourier Systems
Booth Number: 5254
Web URL: http://www.fourier-sys.com
Media Relations Contact: Brian DeSoto
Phone: (708) 203-4321
Email: brian@fourier.us
Established in 1989, Fourier Systems is a world leader in the manufacture
and distribution of compact portable data-logging devices, accessories and 1:1
computing solutions for the education market. Comprising a wide range of
sensors, user-friendly software and relevant curriculum material, the
company's products embody its commitment to quality and innovation.
Discussing the new features, functions and design of the next device in the
Nova product line, executives from Fourier Systems will highlight the
company's efforts to provide students worldwide with access to tools to build
their science and math skills. The company's many probes, multimedia and data
analysis software, data loggers, and the Nova line offer educational
organizations the technology support they need to augment their curriculum
with fully functional math and science programs.
Company: Funds For Learning, LLC
Booth Number: 7031/7033
Web URL: http://www.fundsforlearning.com
Media Relations Contact: Scott Weston
Phone: (405) 471-0953
Email: sweston@fundsforlearning.com
Funds For Learning, LLC, is an E-rate compliance firm specializing in
guiding E-rate applicants and service providers through the complex and
ever-changing E-rate regulatory process. With more than 10 years of
experience in providing professional advice and assistance relating to the
E-rate program, Funds For Learning exists to provide high-quality solutions
for the needs of E-rate stakeholders. Every year a select number of E-rate
applicants have been subjected to random audits for past years' processes and
receipts. To help schools and districts prepare for this scenario, Funds For
Learning announces the addition of a new tool to its E-rate Manager for
Applicants. Designed to assist applicants in their pursuit of E-rate funding,
the online suite of tools will now help schools and districts adequately
prepare for an audit.
Company: Generation YES
Booth Number: 7148
Web URL: http://www.genyes.com
Media Relations Contact: Sylvia Martinez
Phone: (888) 941-4369 x107
Email: Sylvia@genyes.com
Generation YES is an innovative publisher of online and print curriculum
materials that teach and empower K-12 students to solve technology problems in
their schools and communities. With a strong research base and 12 years of
experience, Generation YES programs offer win-win solutions that benefit
everyone. These include: GenYES (students helping teachers with classroom
technology), TechYES (student technology literacy certification and peer
mentoring), and TechYES Science (student technology literacy certification
through science projects).
Generation YES offers school-friendly online tools, innovative
project-based curriculum, and customized support to schools seeking to include
students as leaders, mentors, and collaborators in technology integration and
literacy efforts.
New for Fall 2008 -- GenYES 2.0. Web-based tools and 20+ units of
technology curriculum for student-led, student-powered school technology
support.
Company: mimio
Booth Number: 2254
Web URL: http://www.mimio.com
Media Relations Contact: Stephanie Fallon
Phone: (617) 729-3176
Email: sfallon@emergepr.com
Make any whiteboard interactive
Unlike conventional interactive whiteboard technology, mimio products use
a small piece of hardware to make any whiteboard interactive. When connected
to your computer and projector, mimio Interactive gives you control over your
computer at the whiteboard. Browse the web, run CDROM content or other
software for the whole class to see.
mimio Studio software makes it easy to create and present your own
engaging, interactive lessons. Studio 6 supports multimedia content such as
video, audio and Flash files and includes a content gallery for fast lesson
creation. Add mimio ink Capture to capture dry-erase marker notes as digital
files.
Award-winning mimio systems are a fraction of the cost of conventional
interactive whiteboard products, making it possible for schools to afford more
students the benefits of interactive learning.
Company: MIND Research Institute
Booth Number: 4037
Web URL: http://www.mindresearch.net
Media Relations Contact: Julie Gates
Phone: (562) 682-4518
Email: jgatespr@yahoo.com
The non-profit education researcher MIND Research Institute will launch at
NECC a strong math intervention program for students in grades 8 and above.
Available now, "Algebra Readiness," was developed by the neuroscience and
education-research-based publisher as a one-year intervention for every state
to rebuild a solid math foundation for struggling students to prepare them for
success in Algebra I. The curriculum includes its award-winning ST Math(TM)
software that helps students visualize and practice math concepts, which is
integrated with a fully-featured textbook. The learning sequence and
distinctive diagrams of its textbook explain and interconnect essential math
concepts and skills from grades 2 through 7, needed for success in Algebra I.
Call now for an appointment to meet the program's author and Co-founder of
MIND Research during NECC on June 30.
Company: OverDrive School Download Library
Booth Number: 6030/6032
Web URL: http://www.overdrive.com/sdl
Media Relations Contact: David Burleigh
Phone: (716) 573-6886
Email: dburleigh@overdrive.com
OverDrive(R) School Download Library(TM) supplements your school library
with eBook and audiobook downloads for K-12! It's the books students need in
formats they want. Students can read and listen to books on their PC, handheld
and MP3 player -- downloaded from your school's website, so your library never
closes. The 600+ curriculum-based and leisure titles cover all subjects from
math to history and foreign language, with titles like Eragon, Ella Enchanted
and Twilight, and authors such as Jane Austen, Mark Twain, Kurt Vonnegut and
William Shakespeare. For more information, visit http://www.overdrive.com.
OverDrive also serves more than 7500 public libraries worldwide.
Company: OWI Incorporated
Booth Number: 5269
Web URL: http://www.owi-inc.com
Media Relations Contact: Barbara Stracner
Phone: (714) 891-3660
Email: bstracner@antarra.com
OWI Incorporated was founded in 1978 as a loudspeaker manufacturer. The
company's pioneering lines of outdoor/indoor and weatherized speakers are
considered the industry standard. As a company, OWI is dedicated to research
and development. This emphasis has led to a full product line of
award-winning, sophisticated audio equipment for the AV integrators,
commercial, industrial and residential markets.
The newest offering is a wall-mounted Infrared Wireless Microphone System
for classrooms, boardrooms, training rooms and meeting rooms. Through internal
R & D efforts, OWI has created many breakthrough products including
Self-Amplified Ceiling and Trumpet Speakers, 70 Volt In-wall Amps and compact,
in-wall mounted Control Center and Media Center control modules.
Company: PBS
Booth Number: 8040/8042
Web URL: http://www.pbs.org/teachers
Media Relations Contact: Kevin Dando
Phone: (703)739-5073
Email: kdando@pbs.org
PBS Teachers provides a Web portal to PBS' rich array of instructional
resources and services for preK-12 educators, and presents information on
effective ways to use multimedia and technology in school and home learning
environments. PBS Teachers offers thousands of free local and national
standards-based lesson plans, classroom activities and interactive resources
as well as online professional development courses through PBS TeacherLine.
During NECC, PBS is introducing an online community for teachers, librarians,
technology coordinators, and other educators that supports the advancement of
digital media content and technology integration in education. PBS TeacherLine
teamed up recently with the San Antonio Independent School District to help
technology lead teachers enhance their knowledge and skills, and to prepare
them for training colleagues. The results of the professional development
initiative to date will be announced.
Company: Sebit, LLC
Booth Number: 9060
Web URL: http://www.adaptivecurriculum.com
Media Relations Contact: Peggy Lanier
Phone: (405) 258-7328
Email: planier@adaptivecurriculum.com
Sebit, LLC, enhances math and science instruction for teachers and
students in the middle grades through Adaptive Curriculum. Aligned to
national and state standards, Adaptive Curriculum offers an online library of
high-quality, interactive Math and Science Activity Objects. Visually
engaging, individualized lessons effectively teach students with a variety of
learning styles and abilities, through three-dimensional simulations,
experiments, games, and problem-solving activities designed to improve
knowledge and critical thinking skills in math and science. Representatives
will discuss the success fourArizona schools experienced with Adaptive
Curriculum as part of a pilot program last Spring. Implemented in partnership
with Arizona State University, a research study was conducted to determine the
effectiveness of using web-based technology to motivate and engage students in
math and science.
Company: SoftChalk
Booth Number: 9939, 9941
Web URL: http://www.softchalk.com
Media Relations Contact: Steven Saltzberg
Phone: (877) 638-2425
Email: steve@softchalk.com
SoftChalk LessonBuilder allows instructors to easily create and edit
interactive content for the e-learning classroom. With SoftChalk, instructors
can create web lessons with text annotations, multiple choice and true/false
questions, and activities such as flash cards, matching, timelines, crosswords
and labeling. Instructors can deliver their lessons on a school web server,
on classroom computers, on a classroom interactive white board, or in a
learning management system.
Come to our Special SoftChalk Presentations by 10-year-old Adora Svitak.
Adora has been known as a "literary prodigy" since her first published book,
Flying Fingers which contains stories, poems and a manual for teachers to
encourage kids to write. Adora will demonstrate interactive web pages she
created using SoftChalk.
Register To Win a Dell Laptop Computer! We'll also be raffling SoftChalk
licenses, and books by Adora.
Company: Software Technology, Inc.
Booth Number: 4234
Web URL: http://www.sti-k12.com
Media Relations Contact: Jenna Wood
Phone: (800) 844-0884 ext.1003
Email: jwood@sti-k12.com
STI offers fully integrated, scalable K-12 education data management
solutions, including systems for student information, assessment, special
education, and financial data. STI is adding online courses in formative
assessment and data analysis to STI Achievement Services, a comprehensive
professional development and consulting service offering that helps schools
overcome achievement shortfalls. School use of formative assessment continues
to increase as a growing body of research indicates it improves student
learning. Yet, many classroom teachers have not been trained to use assessment
data effectively to modify instruction and accelerate student progress. A
recent report onAlabama's use of STI Assessment, the company's Web-based
formative assessment system, stated that more students met or exceeded state
reading and math standards when taught with STI Assessment than those in
statewide groups not using STI.
Company: Sunburst Technology
Booth Number: 5230
Web URL: http://www.sunburst.com
Media Relations Contact: Julie Gates
Phone: (562) 682-4518
Email: jgatespr@yahoo.com
Leading educational software publisher Sunburst Technology will preview at
NECC its new keyboarding instructional software, "Type to Learn(TM) 4: Agents
of Information," coming this fall. The program is the most comprehensive
keyboarding program for students in grades K to 12. An all-new title in
Sunburst's best-selling Type to Learn software series, the program
individualizes instruction with 3-D animation and modern accessibility and
customization features. Students can download the program over the Internet
and access it anytime for homework or practice. This product wraps touch-type
keyboarding instruction into an intriguing, futuristic world of adventure and
information, where students are recruited as agents to help save vital
information from being lost forever. It includes 36 leveled lessons. Call now
for an appointment to meet Sunburst's director of development during NECC on
June 30.
Company: TaskStream
Booth Number: 9067
Web URL: http://www.taskstream.com
Media Relations Contact: Lyn Cooperman
Phone: (212) 868-2700
Email: lcooperman@taskstream.com
TaskStream -- Advancing Educational Excellence
For over a decade, TaskStream has pioneered advancements in educational
excellence. TaskStream empowers excellence and helps schools meet performance
challenges with our innovative and flexible web-based tools that enhance
community, collaboration, and student-centered learning. Our Accountability
Management System (AMS) provides an efficient, effective way to document,
analyze and manage performance on the school, district and state level. Our
Learning Achievement Tools (LAT) support students and teachers with innovative
web-based systems for portfolio-based learning and assessment, instructional
design, and other tools that facilitate real-time learning. TaskStream is
committed to providing reliable, flexible, on-demand tools and world class
support to our clients. We are focused on creating teaching and learning
communities where a culture of continuous improvement and institutional
effectiveness is sustained through efficient, affordable tools.
Company: TutorVista.com
Booth Number: 966
Web URL: http://www.tutorvista.com
Media Relations Contact: John Stuppy
Phone: (410) 988-2024
Email: john@tutorvista.com
TutorVista.com is the world's leading online tutoring company with over
300,000 registered users. We bring convenient, affordable, high-quality
personalized tutoring to students who couldn't access it before. For a simple
subscription fee of $99.99/month K-12 and college students get unlimited live
tutoring in over 20 subjects, 24x7. Students can schedule sessions with their
preferred tutors and get instant, on-demand tutoring too. Get as much
tutoring each month as you need for one flat fee. Most of our employee tutors
have master's or Ph.D. degrees and 5-10 years teaching experience. Students
work with their tutor one-on-one from the convenience and security of home.
Tutor and student talk to each other naturally using voice (VoIP) and share an
interactive whiteboard to work problems, simulations, assessments and other
tasks.
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