Apex Learning Selects Elluminate's vClass Virtual Classroom to Improve Instructor/Student Collaboration; vClass Will be Used for Instructor Office Hours, Faculty Meetings and Online Training.Business Editors/Technology & Education Writers CALGARY, Alberta, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 17, 2002 Elluminate, Inc., an innovative provider of online, interactive, live instruction technology, announces that Apex Learning Apex Learning, Inc. is a privately-held provider of e-Learning solutions for K-12 education, offering online courses in mathematics, science, English studies, social studies, Romance languages, and Advanced Placement. , a leading provider of online instruction and resources, has selected its vClass(TM) virtual classroom to enhance instructor/student collaboration and improve productivity. Apex Learning will now be able to conduct online faculty meetings, training sessions and offer online instructor office hours office hours, n.pl See business hours. through the easy to use virtual classroom and collaboration features of vClass. "vClass will be a great addition to Apex Learning's instructional model by providing our online instructors with an easy way to collaborate with students over the Internet," said Sue Collins, Chief Education Officer at Apex Learning. Apex Learning selected vClass primarily due to its ease of use, lower administrative requirements, and its classroom features. The vClass collaboration environment keeps participants engaged with full 2-way audio, instant messaging Exchanging text messages in real time between two or more people logged into a particular instant messaging (IM) service. Instant messaging is more interactive than e-mail because messages are sent immediately, whereas e-mail messages can be queued up in a mail server for seconds or and a shared, interactive whiteboard An interactive whiteboard is a large interactive display that connects to a computer and projector. A projector projects the computer’s desktop onto the board’s surface, where users control the computer using a pen, finger or other device. -- all in one intuitive, graphical interface See GUI. . For additional information about vClass, visit our web site at http://www.elluminate.com. About Elluminate Elluminate (http://www.elluminate.com) is an innovative provider of online, interactive eLearning technology products and services that enhance student learning and employee productivity. With vClass(TM), a world-class virtual classroom technology, and vTutor(TM) and vMentor(TM) services, corporations and educational institutions can increase productivity, reduce costs and help students and employees excel in their pursuits. About Apex Learning Apex Learning (http://www.apexlearning.com), a leading provider of online instruction and resources, empowers high schools to expand access to quality learning opportunities. Founded four years ago, the company offers a wide range of online educational resources including general studies, foreign language and Advanced Placement courses, preparation for standards-based exams, and supplemental teaching resources. With national accreditation by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, proven curriculum, and effective instructional models, Apex Learning helps schools and districts achieve educational equity and meet demands for accountability. Apex Learning is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with investments from Warburg Pincus, Vulcan Ventures, Edison Schools, Maveron LLC (Logical Link Control) See "LANs" under data link protocol. LLC - Logical Link Control , Kaplan Ventures, and Michigan State University Michigan State University, at East Lansing; land-grant and state supported; coeducational; chartered 1855. It opened in 1857 as Michigan Agricultural College, the first state agricultural college. . |
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