ROUND ROCK, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Educators participating in NYSCATE professional development workshops this summer will learn how to easily integrate Dell tablets and HMH’s SkillsTutor content into instructional practices.
In an effort to meet the evolving needs of educators, NYSCATE will expand its workshops to use Dell’s Inspiron duo convertible tablet with Microsoft Windows 7 and Dell Streak 7 tablet with Google’s™ Android 2.2, with increased options as Dell expands its tablet portfolio.
SkillsTutor software loaded on each tablet will easily integrate into technology infrastructures and learning environments while enabling educators to access large amounts of previously inaccessible digital content on industry-standard platforms. Used by millions of students nationwide, SkillsTutor solutions support grades K-12 and adult education through engaging and personalized instruction covering more than 2,200 activities including reading, language arts, mathematics and science.
The alliance is designed to serve as a blueprint for others nationwide, bridging the gap between digital content, technology and professional development by engaging and empowering students through 21st century instructional practices.
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Dr. Amy Perry-DelCorvo, CEO/Executive Director, NYSCATE
"It is important that NYSCATE continues to diversify our professional development offerings to meet the needs of our members. The ability to offer instruction and integration strategies on Google Android and Microsoft Windows platforms is very exciting. Working in conjunction with Dell and SkillsTutor to demonstrate the power of mobile technology in schools is a win-win for everyone, most importantly our members."
Adam Hall, president, SkillsTutor
“This partnership brings together major stakeholders in New York to ensure that proven, cutting edge technology reaches the hands of the state’s students. The vision and commitment is to transform learning into an anytime, anywhere proposition.”
Bob Moore, director, Dell Global Education
“As a former CIO, I’m particularly proud to be part of an alliance that provides educators with the latest tablet technology and digital content without placing an additional burden on schools’ existing infrastructures. We look forward to expanding this innovative and affordable initiative to other states in the near future.”
About Dell
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About NYSCATE
New York State Association for Computers and Technologies in Education is a non-profit educational association whose mission is to assist educators in integrating appropriate technologies in education. NYSCATE is an affiliate of ISTE, the International Society of Technologies in Education and the Consortium for School Networking. Learn more at www.nyscate.org.
About Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a global education and learning company that is leading the way with innovative solutions and approaches to the challenges facing education today. The world's largest provider of educational products and solutions for pre-K–12 learning, HMH develops and delivers interactive, results-driven learning solutions that advance teacher effectiveness and student achievement. Through curricula excellence and technology innovation, HMH collaborates with school districts, administrators, teachers, parents and students. Today, HMH education products and services are used by 57 million students throughout all 50 U.S. states and 120 countries. With origins dating back to 1832, the Company also publishes an extensive line of reference works and award-winning literature for adults and young readers. For more information about HMH’s SkillsTutor visit www.skillstutor.com.