Dell & Jostens Learning Launch TAKE HOME CONNECTION
JOSTENS LEARNING AND DELL LAUNCH TAKE HOME CONNECTION TO ENHANCE At Home Learning and Promote Family Involvement in School
Business Editors & Technology Writers
ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 30, 1999--Notebook Computer and Educational Software Program Provides Powerful Tool for Academic Success
Realizing that students are more successful in school when their parents are involved, Jostens Learning Corporation(R) and Dell(R) Computer Corporation (Nasdaq:DELL) today announced the Take Home Connection(tm) program to enhance learning at home and improve children's academic and computer skills.
Jostens Learning(R), an industry leader in K-12 educational software, in an exclusive venture with Dell will provide laptop computers and curriculum software for at-home use. This program will partner school personnel with students and families to help create positive, home-learning experiences and extend classroom instruction into the home. "In today's fast-paced society, it has become increasingly important to give children and their families tools for promoting at-home learning and the opportunity for academic success," said Dr. Terry Crane, president of Jostens Learning Corporation. "Jostens Learning and Dell are pleased to offer the Take Home Connection program -- where everybody is a winner. Students are able to extend their learning day, teachers gain additional tools for individualized instruction, and families can better support their children's learning." "Dell recognizes that parental involvement in their children's education is imperative for future success," said Bill Rodrigues, vice president and general manager for Dell's K-12 Education segment. "Dell's Latitude notebook, coupled with Jostens Learning curriculum software, gives parents, students and schools an innovative way to extend student learning beyond the classroom. This collaboration demonstrates our commitment to providing solutions to parents, teachers and students. This is a great extension of the long-term relationship Dell has had with Jostens Learning through the Dell Education Alliance."
Complete Solution for Learning at Home
Take Home Connection offers a complete solution for an effective take-home program including Dell Latitude(R) notebook computers and Jostens Learning curriculum software, how-to guides for parents and students, and complete information for teachers and other school personnel. The program can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a school or district. Optional hardware, software, service and training components are also available.
The program offers schools the flexibility to meet today's ever-changing instructional needs and is an excellent tool for increasing parent involvement, which also addresses Title 1 requirements. In addition, it enables students to spend extra time on curriculum tasks and extends access to computer resources at home. It is available in affordably-priced, pre-configured bundles and can also be customized to the school or districts' needs. With a selection of over 30 CD-ROMs, the Take Home Connection program includes grade-level reading, math, language arts, spelling, science and algebra.
Take Home Connection Components The program provides the following components: -- Dell Latitude notebook computer, designed to be kid-tough,featuring the Intel(R) Pentium(R) II processor. Lightweight, durable and easy to transport between school and home, the Latitude is backed by Dell's award-winning service and support. -- Tomorrow's Promise(R) stand-alone curriculum software on CD-ROMs.
Offers the newest core curriculum solutions from Jostens Learning in reading, spelling, language arts, mathematics, science, prealgebra and algebra. -- School guide with step-by-step instructions on stablishing and managing a take-home program. Includes specific information for teachers. -- Home guide for parents and students. Provides instructions for setting up the computer and helping students use the curriculum software successfully. -- Curriculum supplements by grade and subject. Offers parents an overview of the instructional content. Enables teachers, parents and students to track progress. -- Optional offerings include headsets, modems and support services -- as well as consultant sessions on setting up the program and training parents.
Availability
Take Home Connection will be available in May 1999. The program comes with Jostens Learning curriculum software and Dell Latitude notebooks running Microsoft(R) Windows(R) 98 and desktop security software. Schools will find the Dell computers affordably priced and easy to use. Latitude notebooks will be shipped with a CD player, mouse and carrying case. Additional peripherals, including a modem, are also available. For more information about Take Home Connection, call 800/244-0575 or visit the Products and Services section of the Jostens Learning Web site at www.jostenslearning.com. |
