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Mobile Fun and learning in the classroom; Britannica iOS Apps...

Written By anfaku01 on Monday, July 18, 2011 | 6:43 PM

At a time when children are using the mobile devices in the Centre of social life, Britannica digital learning extends to education, which brings the highly acclaimed business apps to schools across Apple discount program.


Schools are now using the Apple iPad and other devices of iOS in increasing numbers, and the app Britannica Kids series provides a range of titles of correlation between the programs of quality for these devices in science studies, social studies, history and geography. In addition to reliable articles, is compacted, Britannica apps include videos, images, games, puzzles and quizzes fun of learning. iPhone Life Magazine said of the application of ancient Rome, "teachers and homeschooling parents can use to review, as basis for a discussion of the unit or lesson plans enrichment." In fact, anyone who likes to learn more about the ancient cultures have fun with this app definitely 5 stars! »


In App Store Volume purchase Apple program, educational institutions can take advantage of special prices for purchases of 20 apps or more. Britannica help customers school enjoy to the maximum of the program, and educators are pleased both with the pricing and products that they get.


"The apps content fantastic in a kid-friendly and educational manner", said Michele Torres, a teacher of fourth and fifth year to Zuni Elementary School, loving in Albuquerque, N.M. "we can research and read on a topic, reply to a questionnaire on the subject, then a game about it." It's amazing. »


"I love Encyclopaedia Britannica volcanoes," said Andrew, one of the students of the Torres. "I think that the facts are so cool." I use this app to help me to research on different types of volcanoes. »


"Educators are demanding mobile applications," said Michael Ross, senior vice president of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc. and CEO of Britannica digital learning. "Teachers include that children use mobile devices all the time and that they provide a great way to engage students." We understand that it is important for us to offer mobile applications interactive learning experiences to meet the needs of educators. »


More information on Britannica mobile applications are available at info.eb.com.


Britannica digital learning
Digital learning Britannica (ORL) provides solutions and reliable products and high quality in the classroom for educators. Specialists of the BDL products correlated to the curriculum for all ages from preschool to the University that make creative use of class technology - such as interactive whiteboards and features student-response — makes it easier for teachers to teach and students learn. Products include Britannica SmartMath pathways: Science, Britannica Online School Edition and Image Quest. BDL is a division of the Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc., located in Chicago.


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