eChalk Introduces First Lesson-Planning Service Integrated Into an Online Classroom

eChalk Inc., a provider of online learning environments for K-12 schools, recently released Lesson Planner, a comprehensive framework that helps K-12 schools align curriculum with state and local standards. The release of Lesson Planner marks the culmination of two years of research, design, and development. eChalk’s Lesson Planner makes lesson planning quicker, easier, and more useful as a teaching tool. It also makes relevant plan information, such as activities and assignments, available to parents and students through eChalk’s online classroom, leveraging the value of the teacher’s work.  Most important, it enables principals to react proactively when a teacher is behind schedule or off course. Districts and schools who implement Lesson Planner receive comprehensive on-site support from eChalk’s Client Services team to help promote buy-in and success...

Read more

Atomic Learning Adds Flash Capability

Atomic Learning, provider of affordable Web-based software training and tutorials, has added more features and enhancements, including Flash capability for all Windows tutorials. By allowing customers to view Windows tutorial movies in both QuickTime and Flash, Atomic Learning is offering greater flexibility to schools and districts, as many schools have a preference of one or the other. Later this fall, all Atomic Learning tutorials will be viewable in Flash as well as QuickTime. Other site enhancements include a new tutorial index, which allows users to quickly and easily find what they’re looking for, minor reorganization for better ease in site navigation, and a fresh new look. The company has also recently added new tutorials on Bridge, iMovie, Inspiration 8, and many other programs...

Read more