ExploreLearning Collaborates With Microsoft to Provide Innovative Content for Microsoft Class Server.Business Editors/High-Tech & Education Writers CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 5, 2002 ExploreLearning, a provider of interactive online learning solutions, announced today an innovative collaborative effort with Microsoft to provide its Algebra algebra, branch of mathematics concerned with operations on sets of numbers or other elements that are often represented by symbols. Algebra is a generalization of arithmetic and gains much of its power from dealing symbolically with elements and operations (such as 1 and Algebra 2 products for delivery via the Microsoft Class Server. Microsoft Class Server is web-enabled software that allows teachers and administrators to organize and manage instructional resources, link learning and assessment to curriculum standards and provide for individualized in·di·vid·u·al·ize tr.v. in·di·vid·u·al·ized, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·ing, in·di·vid·u·al·iz·es 1. To give individuality to. 2. To consider or treat individually; particularize. 3. learning. The ExploreLearning Algebra products leverage Microsoft Class Server by including exploration guides and assessment for each of the topics covered in addition to their award-winning multimedia simulations called Gizmos(TM). Built by educators for educators, the modular design In the context of systems engineering, modular design — or "modularity in design" — is an approach aiming to subdivide a system into smaller parts (modules) that can be independently created and then used in different systems to drive multiple functionalities. of ExploreLearning Algebra products allows teachers to easily integrate Gizmos into their teaching as demonstration tools, as group work assignments, or for individual student exploration. "We are excited to offer our Algebra products via Microsoft Class Server. The combination of ExploreLearning's Gizmos and Class Server's management tools results in a truly interactive environment to support students, teachers and parents," said Ted Buchholz, 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 ExploreLearning. "It is always invigorating in·vig·or·ate tr.v. in·vig·or·at·ed, in·vig·or·at·ing, in·vig·or·ates To impart vigor, strength, or vitality to; animate: "A few whiffs of the raw, strong scent of phlox invigorated her" to work with a partner who values quality content and works to meet the needs of schools today." "Microsoft recognizes ExploreLearning as a leading provider of high-quality interactive content and a premier provider of content for Microsoft Class Server. The modular, interactive approach that ExploreLearning embraces is a perfect fit," said Jon Rosenberg, Microsoft's K-12 Learning Business Unit Manager. About ExploreLearning ExploreLearning is a leading K-14 interactive content creator See content provider. , partnering with leading publishers and educational companies to revolutionize rev·o·lu·tion·ize tr.v. rev·o·lu·tion·ized, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·ing, rev·o·lu·tion·iz·es 1. To bring about a radical change in: Television has revolutionized news coverage. 2. the way teachers teach and students learn. ExploreLearning's Gizmos are multimedia simulations that bring life to a full range of subjects, from Algebra to English. The hands-on learning that Gizmos provide combines with assessment tracking to result in student and teacher success. About Microsoft Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT MSFT Microsoft (stock symbol) MSFT Movimento Sociale Fiamma Tricolore (Italy) MSFT Multi-Stage Fitness Test MSFT Master of Science in Family Therapy MSFT Macalester Students for Fair Trade ) is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. |
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