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

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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AMX 2011 new host to learning space Summit at EduComm

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) June 09, 2011.

AMX ®, the leading provider of solutions that simplify the implementation, maintenance and use of technologies to create efficient environments, today announced that it will be the host of the 1st New Learning space annual Summit 2011 EduComm with the Institute of Leadership of the Affairs of the University. Which will take place on June 13, before the launch of EduComm 2011, this Summit brings together 40 frames of the campus and technology experts to consider innovations that generate better learning environments for students of today and tomorrow. The event is facilitated by the Eminent consultant of educational technology Thorburn Associates.

"Thanks to the collaboration of the AMX industry-leading expertise and our content Summit partner Thorburn Associates, the Summit of the learning space at EduComm new gives leaders current campus information they need to increase the excellence of the new student experience", said the group editor Matt Kinnaman. "The Affairs of the University Leadership Institute is very pleased to launch the first news of learning space Summit to EduComm with AMX." The senior event, interactive gives planners of higher education the chance to immediately implement the new features of campus of tomorrow. »

"Beyond their constant quest to offer an educational experience of the first order for students, leaders of higher education today face several challenges such as environmental sustainability, virtual learning, security and funding initiatives," said Jackie DeLuna, AMX Education Marketing Manager. "AMX is pleased to support these teachers connecting with industry thought leaders in these key areas to share their valuable knowledge, in this collaborative format questions and answers."

The highlights of the Summit:
Presentations expert and practical applications with a focus on the innovations of automation and power control how the new space for learning.    Interactive sessions focused on the value of the collaboration between higher education leaders and solution providers to implement the new learning space.    Campus and in the classroom, designers and planners sharing of ideas and discuss ideas to shape a more efficient, higher performance, learning space.    Executive roundtables and a VIP welcome to the relationship of trust building opportunities among the spectators of the top leadership.

EduComm 2011, AMX will demonstrate its Automated, Green, safe solutions and connected on the 505 stand. The company will hold daily drawings in their stand of prices including the AMX player inspired XPress Digital Signage and iPod Touch.

To learn more about the world-class universities that have deployed the AMX solutions and how they use them, visit http://www.amxcampus.com.

About AMX
AMX software and hardware solutions simplify the implementation, maintenance and use of technology to create effective environments. With the increasing number of technologies and platforms of exploitation at work and home, AMX solves the complexity of this technology with reliable, consistent and scalable systems management. Our award-winning products span control and automation, system-wide switching and audio/video signal distribution, digital signage and technology management. They are being implemented around the world, in Conference rooms houses, classrooms, network operation / command centers, hotels, entertainment venues, broadcast facilities, among others.

AMX was founded in 1982 and is a member of the business Duchossois group. For more information, visit the http://www.amx.com

AMX is a registered trademark of AMX, LLC registered in the United States and other countries. All below product and company names may be trademarks of their registered owners.

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VocabularySpellingCity.com joins the social Edmodo of community learning...

(PRWEB) June 08, 2011.

VocabularySpellingCity.com is proud to be among the publishers of digital content that formed their own community on Edmodo.com, a free social networking site offering schools and teachers a safe environment to engage students and share materials with each other. Just the last few weeks, the VocabularySpellingCity Edmodo community membership is spent in nearly 200 years.

"I was very pleased to be part of the Edmodo," says Cara w., a teacher at the elementary school which has recently joined the community of Edmodo of VocabularySpellingCity because she uses it in its class. "I am certainly still a newbie, but I learn something new every day." My plans are for use with my students as an alternative means to connect next year. »

Edmodo allows teachers, students and schools take advantage of the infinite possibilities of social networking, in a safe online environment. Need a list of words on VocabularySpellingCity, manage student assignments or to connect with other teachers, Edmodo is available on both computers and smart phones, which makes possible a real-time interaction.

"Being a member of the Group of Edmodo of VocabularySpellingCity helped me to make better use in my class," says Paula n., a member of the VocabularySpellingCity community and the 4th teacher of the year. "Members are great on the sharing of links and advice, and I learned how other teachers use in their classes."

Page of the community of VocabularySpellingCity is more than an opportunity for networking for other teachers. As soon as the seem to be new features and resources (such as the resource Analogies or lessons compound word), members can engage directly with the developers of the suggestions and recommendations. The community of VocabularySpellingCity, feedback is heard and often used to improve our online vocabulary and spelling tool.

"I started by displaying links VocabularySpellingCity and replying with ideas, but more I get inside, I find it more that will help me every day in my class," Cara w., said "it is one thing, I like this… not only that I feel like I help VocabularySpellingCity (which I love)", I am given multiple opportunities to improve my teaching."

Join the community Edmodo of VocabularySpellingCity to
http://www.edmodo.com/Publisher/VocabularySpellingCity.

VocabularySpellingCity.com is a site of 1000 top, to the United States, reaching more than 2 million unique users per month according to Quantcast.com. It offers a fun and easy way to practice spelling words and vocabulary. It was created and is currently owned by Vkidz Inc., a company owned by the family educational software dedicated to the creation of education systems "game change".

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