Classroom Connect Links with Punch Networks.Business Editors SEATTLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2000 Co-branded WebGroups File Collaboration Will Enhance Learning and Sharing Between Educators Classroom Connect, Inc. (www.classroom.com), a leading provider of Internet-based curriculum products and professional development programs for K-12 education, today announced a partnership with Punch Networks Corp. Beginning immediately, Classroom Connect will offer a customized version of Punch WebGroups, a file storage and collaboration service, from Connected University(TM), its acclaimed ac·claim v. ac·claimed, ac·claim·ing, ac·claims v.tr. 1. To praise enthusiastically and often publicly; applaud. See Synonyms at praise. 2. online professional development program. The new program feature, called Connected University (CU) WebGroups, allows CU learners to securely access, share and automatically update any project file using their Web browser The program that serves as your front end to the Web on the Internet. In order to view a site, you type its address (URL) into the browser's Location field; for example, www.computerlanguage.com, and the home page of that site is downloaded to you. . CU WebGroups will enhance the CU learning experience by increasing peer discussion and collaboration and helping facilitate the project submission process, which in turn enables easier learner-to-learner collaboration. "At Classroom Connect, we're dedicated to bringing cutting-edge and easy-to-use technologies to our educator community. With WebGroups, we're able to offer that, as well as enhance the overall learner experience," said Scott Noon, vice president of Connected University for Classroom Connect. The CU WebGroups feature is based on Punch WebGroups, one of the first true Web-based file collaboration services. A single user or a collection of users creates a shared folder In a graphical user interface (GUI), a simulated file folder that holds data, applications and other folders. Folders were introduced on the Xerox Star, then popularized on the Macintosh and later adapted to Windows and Unix. In Unix and Linux, as well as DOS and Windows 3. , called a WebGroup, where they can securely store, distribute and update files using just their Web browser. Punch WebGroups uploads and downloads only the information that changes between versions of a document, so updates occur quickly. The site is password-protected, and files are encrypted en·crypt tr.v. en·crypt·ed, en·crypt·ing, en·crypts 1. To put into code or cipher. 2. Computer Science on the server. Additionally, users can access their files from any Internet-enabled computer. The CU WebGroups feature will be available throughout the site, and will be an integral aspect of the course project submission process. A CU WebGroups account has already been generated for more than 11,000 registered CU users via Punch's API (Application Programming Interface) A language and message format used by an application program to communicate with the operating system or some other control program such as a database management system (DBMS) or communications protocol. (application programming interface), giving CU learners one-click access to the feature without having to create a separate account or profile. "Classroom Connect is an innovative approach to facilitating community and collaboration amongst educators," said Dan Campi Campi may refer to: People Campi was a family of painters, distinguished in the annals of Italian art at Cremona in the 16th century. Some Members are:
We're looking forward to expanding our partnership in the coming months." About Punch Networks Corporation Founded by David Campbell David Campbell may refer to:
About Classroom Connect Classroom Connect, Inc. is a privately held Internet company that develops and markets original, Web-based curriculum products and teacher professional development programs for the K-12 education community. Its partners include some of the nation's most respected organizations, including the American Museum of Natural History American Museum of Natural History, incorporated in New York City in 1869 to promote the study of natural science and related subjects. Buildings on its present site were opened in 1877. , the Library of Congress and NASA NASA: see National Aeronautics and Space Administration. NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. . Classroom Connect has more than 150 employees in five offices nationwide, with headquarters in Brisbane, CA. More information is available from Classroom Connect's Web site at www.classroom.com (http://www.classroom.com) or via phone at (650) 351-5100. |
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