Academic Systems and Edmonds Community College Sign Master Education Agreement for State of Washington
Students in 2- and 4-Year Institutions Receive the Best of Technology with Interactive Mathematics and Interactive English
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 3, 2000-- Academic Systems Corporation and Edmonds Community College announce the signing of a Master Education Agreement to address the needs of students in the state of Washington by providing access to Interactive Mathematics and Interactive English at all two-year and four-year public and private colleges and universities.
``Now all Washington campuses, regardless of size or location, can equitably access quality, comprehensive mathematics and writing tools for their students. Academic Systems is partnering with Edmonds Community College by providing course materials and strategies to encourage student success,'' said John Brandon, president of Academic Systems. ``Interactive technology-based instruction and the Internet have become essential tools in today's education market,'' said Brandon.
In Washington, where nearly 5,000 students per year are enrolled in Interactive Mathematics and Interactive English courses, the Master Education Agreement offers faculty and students an extensive range of online courses and tutoring materials for use in classrooms, computer learning centers and at home via the Internet.
Academic Systems and Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood share a common mission -- to create the best possible learning opportunities for students -- and envision the Master Education Agreement as an important step forward in achieving that mission.
``The interactive mode of learning engages the student,'' said Edmonds Community College President Jack Oharah. ``Interactive Mathematics eliminates some of the time-and-place issues that campuses contend with -- and encourages implementation of new models of teaching and learning,'' he said.
Suitable for distance learning as well as classroom settings, the interactive programs give small, rural campuses access to world-class multimedia math and writing courses at more favorable prices.
Award-Winning Instructional Programs Focus On Student Learning
Created by a nationally-recognized team of educators, Academic Systems' award-winning software programs provide more than 300 hours of comprehensive interactive instruction in mathematics, more than 100 hours of writing instruction in English, an extensive student management system that provides assessment data to students and instructors, and extensive print materials.
Interactive Mathematics is Designed to Promote Student Success in
Mathematics
Interactive Mathematics is a comprehensive, multimedia instructional program that includes content typically covered in four courses: Pre-algebra, Elementary Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra. The program offers multiple approaches to solving problems. The new Internet-enabled version allows faculty to customize course features by inserting links to appropriate Web sites to enrich the learning experience and by customizing individual screen or lesson notes.
Interactive English is Designed to Prepare Students for
College-Level Composition
Interactive English is a process-oriented, multi-media writing environment with a flexible curriculum of writing lessons, online writing tools, readings and grammar exercises. The software addresses varied learning styles and actively engages students as they improve their writing skills.
Academic Systems Corporation, in cooperation with educators, has created Interactive Mathematics and Interactive English. Over 270 higher education institutions in over 36 states offer the interactive instructional software programs that have served more than 200,000 students.
Edmonds Community College has taken a leadership position in Washington by making available Academic Systems' courses in mathematics and English through a statewide multi-campus program for all colleges, universities and high schools in the state. Edmonds Community College is recognized for providing quality opportunities for learning and service, responding to the dynamic needs of a diverse community. The College is acclaimed nationally and internationally for its programs of distinction in many areas.
Academic Systems Corporation, the higher education division of Lightspan, Inc. (Nasdaq:LSPN - news), has focused on meeting the needs of higher education faculty and students since it was founded in 1992. Its first products were interactive, multimedia instructional programs that offer an enhanced learning environment in mathematics and writing for college students in developmental and entry-level courses. Created in concert with educators, Academic Systems' Interactive Mathematics and Interactive English programs have demonstrated increases in learning and achievement. Academic Systems' networked courses are offered at more than 250 college campuses nationwide. academic.com, Academic Systems' new Web-based product, offers a complete eLearning solution for online general education courses across many disciplines. For more information, visit the Web site at www.academic.com. For more information call 800/694-6850. |
