WOODBURY, N.Y. (October 2009) – Learn360, an
interactive media-on-demand service for the K-12 educational market, is
enabling educators to maintain continuous learning in spite of a potential
widespread outbreak of H1N1 and other flu viruses. This initiative is helping
school districts comply with the U.S. Department of Education’s recent mandate
to minimize academic disruptions should their schools be faced with the
decision to close. With the help of Learn360, teachers can effortlessly
communicate class assignments and activities to students and track their
progress remotely.
Earlier this year, the Department of Education
reported more than 400 schools in 18 states closed to prevent the spread of the
H1N1 virus, halting the learning of nearly 245,000 students nationwide.
Additionally, health authorities say more than 46 states now have widespread
flu activity. This flu season, Learn360’s online classrooms are keeping
students engaged in learning with teacher-created multimedia lesson plans
containing videos, speeches, songs, images, encyclopedia articles and
activities. Teachers can create assignments and projects, and prepare and
deliver quizzes and tests online which students can access at home or in the
classroom.
“To adequately prepare students and
staff, we have partnered with Learn360 to develop a comprehensive plan to
ensure the educational process continues even if our schools are required to
shut down,” said Dr. Karen Jones, Assistant Superintendent for Howell School
District in Howell, NJ. “Learn360 will allow our teachers to easily keep
our students on track with the educational process, whether they are physically
in the classroom or not”.
“Learn360 is not just a tool for
emergency situations, but in light of the H1N1 threat, it has become an
increasingly useful solution for educators, allowing them to provide their
students with access to comparable learning capabilities while they are unable
to be in the classroom,” said Chris Sanborn, President of Learn360.
“Learn360 is a comprehensive learning platform that uses multiple media formats
to develop enriching and engaging learning experiences for students. Our
hope is that schools remain open. However, Learn360 will ensure that students
still have the opportunity to learn if disruptions occur.”
Using My Learn360, the
platforms curriculum development section, lesson plans are developed by
combining teacher-created content with project-based learning activities. Once
the student names are uploaded into Learn360, either as a single generic
student account or assigned to classes or groups, teachers can easily
communicate assignments and activities, track student participation and manage
discussion through classroom blogs. Learn360 is accessible to students anywhere
they have Internet access.
Learn360’s latest enhancements
include the creation of a School Announcement Section, Mass Distribution
Function, Assignment Wizard, Timed Assignment/Quiz Tool, Progressive Assignment
Tool and Advanced Reporting Tools.
“Learn360 continues to evolve to
meet the ever-changing needs of teachers and students,” said Sanborn. “Based on
the Department of Education’s request for an immediate, distance learning-based
solution, we are fully prepared to fulfill this need quickly and effectively.”
About Learn360
With over 8,000 digital video
titles, Learn360 gives educators and students the power to meet and exceed 21st
century educational expectations. Setting a superior standard of quality for
video streaming, Learn360 delivers the rich resources educators need to bring
standards-based and differentiated instruction to students everywhere. Learn360
is a division of AIM Education, Inc., which includes Sunburst Visual Media, the
leading producer of K-12 health and guidance programs for over 30 years. For
more information, or to sign up for a free 30-day trial, visit www.learn360.com.