Computer Curriculum Corporation launches the first multimedia program to help teens confront today's tough challenges; "Choosing Success" uses street-tough language, high-impact video and cutting-edge interactive technology.SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 1995--Computer Curriculum Corporation, Simon & Schuster's multimedia publisher for education, today announced the release of Choosing Success, a groundbreaking multimedia computer program that brings issues including drugs and violence into the classroom, forcing teens to confront tough personal challenges, take action and make the right choices. The motivational full-year program uses gritty dramatic scenarios, street language, modern music and critical-thinking explorations to give teens tools to deal with real-life challenges. Students examine issues such as drugs, dating, peer pressure, finding and keeping a job, parental abuse, gangs and more. Technology Helps Kids Choose Knowledge Over an Empty Future "Educational software has unlimited power to impact attitudes and behavior," said Ron Fortune, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Computer Curriculum Corporation. "Choosing Success uses multimedia technology to motivate teens to choose knowledge over guns and drugs to face serious life challenges. The program empowers students to make the right decisions by teaching them critical-thinking skills they can use throughout their lives." Unprecedented Partnership of Technology, Education & State Government Choosing Success is the product of an unprecedented alliance of software developers, educators and filmmakers in a unique public/private partnership. Created by Computer Curriculum in association with the Florida Department Florida is a department (departamento) of Uruguay. Population and Demographics As of the census of 2004, there were 68,181 people and 21,938 households in the department. The average household size was 3.1. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. of Education and Dade County Dade County can refer to the following places:
"Students need to learn critical thinking and problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. because we can no longer teach kids all the facts," said Mike Eason, director of instructional technology There are two types of instructional technology: those with a systems approach, and those focusing on sensory technologies. The definition of instructional technology prepared by the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Definitions and Terminology for the Florida Department of Education. "We need to teach them how to manage the daily barrage of information and choices and make good decisions. Choosing Success can help us work toward that goal." Teens Explore Issues in Interactive Curriculum Choosing Success consists of eight units that explore issues confronting today's youth. The units -- The Inner You, Employability, Community Advocacy, Family Circumstances, Body-Mind Connection, Peer Relationships, Working Relationships and Dating Pressures -- deal frankly with provocative topics including addiction and recovery, violence, suicide and sexually-transmitted diseases. The Characters Students are drawn into the world of a multicultural cast of teenagers caught up in disturbing real-life situations. The characters are connected through the units by the violence-and-drug- related death of their friend, Janina. The cast includes Jimmy, the artistically-gifted son of an alcoholic who would rather spray-paint graffiti than work; Marlena, a smart student with a bright future who's feeling pressure to have sex with her boyfriend, a gang member; Eddie, who's neglecting his own health while caring for his sick brother; and Ruth, who's coping with The Coping With series of books is a series of books aimed at 11-16 year olds, written by Peter Corey and published by Scholastic Hippo. The first book, Coping with Parents, was released in 1989, and the series continued until the last book, Coping with Cash Janina's death and a serious drug addiction drug addiction or chemical dependency Physical and/or psychological dependency on a psychoactive (mind-altering) substance (e.g., alcohol, narcotics, nicotine), defined as continued use despite knowing that the substance causes harm. . Cannes Film Festival Cannes Film Festival Film festival held annually in Cannes, France. First held in 1946 for the recognition of artistic achievement, the festival came to provide a rendezvous for those interested in the art and influence of the movies. award-winning director Rob Nilsson cast kids from the streets to mirror teens facing daunting daunt tr.v. daunt·ed, daunt·ing, daunts To abate the courage of; discourage. See Synonyms at dismay. [Middle English daunten, from Old French danter, from Latin circumstances. Nilsson's gritty, street-tough direction enforces the credible and empowering messages of Choosing Success that teens can make a difference in their own lives and the lives of others. Investigative Reporters Learn to Think for Success Choosing Success casts students as investigative reporters for TV20's "Challenge and Choice," a news magazine program. Their assignment is to investigate and resolve the real-life problems faced by the characters. With guidance from TV20's producers and easy access to an interactive on-screen on·screen or on-screen adj. & adv. 1. As shown on a movie, television, or display screen. 2. Within public view; in public. device called a Multimedia Tool Box (MTB MTB Mountain Bike MTB Mycobacterium Tuberculosis MTB Marshall Tucker Band MTB Motor Torpedo Boat MTB Making The Band (TV show) MTB Minus The Bear (band) MTB Mozilla Thunderbird ), students are able to: navigate the "virtual" city where the characters live and identify information resources (1) The data and information assets of an organization, department or unit. See data administration. (2) Another name for the Information Systems (IS) or Information Technology (IT) department. See IT. using online maps; gather and store video footage and interviews; select theme music; record their own voice; write their own text; and edit the news story from the information they have collected and organized. During their investigation, students use a five-step decision- making process called "Thinking for Success" to: -- Define the character's challenge -- Gather information -- Identify the options -- Recommend an action -- Verify the outcome of the actions Students use their research and multimedia tools to produce news stories 10 to 15 minutes long, which are then reviewed by teachers and peers. The second Choosing Success session asks students to critique a story by TV20's associate producers. In another session, students work with their teachers to apply both the unit content and the Thinking for Success model to a real-life project in the students's community. "Kids learn to identify with characters who speak to them on their own terms," said Eason. "Through the practice and repetition of solving characters' problems, they discover that they can transfer the skills they've learned to their own lives." Cutting-edge Technology State-of-the-art multimedia makes the material in Choosing Success come alive and boosts computer skills as well as decision-making skills. The program incorporates 12 hours of dramatic and documentary video, hundreds of print and documentary video resources and hi-tech tools to give students the ability to produce credible, researched stories. During the full year of interactive involvement with Choosing Success, students gain more than 90 hours of multimedia experience and more than 30 hours of experience outside the classroom. Product Availability Choosing Success runs on industry-standard personal computers running Windows or Macintosh operating systems. It is packaged as an entire eight-module curriculum under $2,000, or as individual units. The software is available from Computer Curriculum Corporation by calling 800/455-7910 ext. 6011. More than a Quarter Century of Expertise in Educational Technology Computer Curriculum Corporation is a multimedia educational software publisher offering a family of courseware for K-12 students that combines the latest in interactive technology with integrated teacher tools for assessing student needs, tracking progress, and measuring results. The fastest-growing unit of Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller. , Computer Curriculum pioneered technology-based learning in 1967 and today serves more than 1.5 million students worldwide. Computer Curriculum's headquarters are located in Sunnyvale. Simon & Schuster, a full-line, technology-based, multiple-media publisher, is a unit of Viacom Inc. Its imprints include Simon & Schuster, Simon & Schuster Interactive, Pocket Books, Scribner, The Free Press, Prentice Hall Prentice Hall is a leading educational publisher. It is an imprint of Pearson Education, Inc., based in Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA. Prentice Hall publishes print and digital content for the 6-12 and higher education market. History In 1913, law professor Dr. , Silver Burdett Ginn, Allyn and Bacon, Computer Curriculum Corporation and Macmillan Publishing USA. Viacom Inc. is one of the world's largest entertainment and publishing companies and a leading force in nearly every segment of the international media marketplace. The operations of Viacom include Blockbuster Music, Blockbuster Video, MTV Networks MTV Networks is a division of media conglomerate Viacom that oversees the operation of many TV network and Internet brands, including the first MTV channel. 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The company was founded in 1936 as the Northeast Theatre Corporation by Michael Redstone. , Inc., a closely held corporation Noun 1. closely held corporation - stock is publicly traded but most is held by a few shareholders who have no plans to sell corp, corporation - a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state which owns and operates approximately 900 movie screens in the U.S. and the U.K., is the parent company of Viacom. -0- Note to Editors: Computer Curriculum Corporation is a registered trademark. "Choosing Success" is a trademark of Computer Curriculum Corporation. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the properties of their respective holders. For digital artwork or a Macintosh demo CD, contact Stacy Pena 408/541-3951 or Adrienne Hankin 415/381-8446. CONTACT: Computer Curriculum Corporation Stacy Pena, 408/541-3951 spena@cccpp.com or Adrienne Hankin, 415/381-8446 ahankin@aol.com |
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