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programs in one location in digital format. Teachers can customize the platform to include their own materials and resources. Plato Learning, Inc. (www.plato.com/ anPSP .aspx), a provider of K–adult computer-based and e-learning solutions, will be the first company to market its educational software on the hand-held Sony Playstation Portable. With PLATO Achieve Now, elementary and middle school students can access a series of fun, interactive games that are proven to help meet high academic standards and improve proficiency. Students can participate in games that target key language arts, reading, and mathematics skills. The 57 games provide kids with a study tool of 2,000 hours of content aligned to all 50 states’ teaching standards. Write to Learn 5.0 (www.writetolearn .net) is Pearson’s updated version of its Web-based learning tool for writing and reading comprehension skills in pre-K–12 students. WriteToLearn allows students to practice essay writing and summarization skills, measured by Pearson’s Knowledge Analysis Technologies (KAT) engine, which evaluates passages of text, not just grammar and spelling. The upgrade adds text-to-speech capabilities for English Language Learners, a dictionary, and instant-word Spanish translation ability. The teacher-comment feature provides students with direct Introducing the First MP3 Player Designed for Schools! Now the personal media players your students love can be part of their learning environment—thanks to the new Califone® MP3 Player: Maximum playback volume level (85db) and ambient noise-reducing earcups on the headphone for hearing safety—meet American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines. Industry-ﬁrst dual headphone jacks for multiple listeners—supports individual & group learning and stretches your technology budget! Microphone for podcasting, recording vocal responses, testing & tracking student progress. Durable, easy-to-use, and made of rugged ABS plastic to meet the demands of classrooms & libraries. FREE Shipping for MP3 Players Purchased Through Authorized Califone® Dealers Until June 2008! Ideal for nurturing language learning & reading skills, ELL, ELD applications and listening to recorded books and music. The Sound of Education™ califone.com 60 | www.techlearning.com http://www.writetolearn.net http://www.plato.com/anPSP.aspx http://www.writetolearn.net http://www.writetolearn.net http://www.plato.com/anPSP.aspx http://www.plato.com/anPSP.aspx http://califone.com http://califone.com http://www.techlearning.com

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