North Seattle Community College Brings Developmental Math Online with Academic Systems(R)
September 23 2008 - 3:00PM
Business Wire
PLATO Learning, Inc. (NASDAQ: TUTR), a leading provider of
computer-based and e-learning solutions, announced that North
Seattle Community College (NSCC) will continue its 10-year
partnership with PLATO Learning by transitioning to the company�s
newest online software for post-secondary�Academic Systems
Algebra�to support the college�s developmental mathematics courses.
The mathematics series provides students at the Seattle, Wash.,
college with greater opportunities to understand, master, and apply
the principles of algebra in a flexible, self-paced, and
anytime/anywhere online format. �We are thrilled with the
possibilities that the Academic Systems Algebra solution affords
us,� said Denise Brannan, mathematics instructor for NSCC. �It was
time to upgrade our capabilities, and our new computer-based and
distance learning programs provide our students the flexibility to
take lecture or online-courses, enroll full- or part-time, and
excel at their own pace. As a result, our students are succeeding
in ways they were previously unable.� NSCC proactively responded to
students� changing needs�including greater accessibility and
schedule flexibility�by creating both distance learning and hybrid
programs using Academic Systems Algebra. And since spring 2008,
NSCC has utilized Academic Systems Algebra to instruct more than
200 students enrolled in basic, elementary, and intermediate
algebra courses. A PLATO Learning partner since 1997, NSCC
continues to see improved student pass rates, retention, and
persistence across all of its college courses. �The students we
have at our school are here because they want to grow,� Brannan
said. �Our developmental math programs provide students with
multiple opportunities to build the foundational mathematics skills
they need to persist and succeed in more advanced courses.�
�Academic Systems Algebra has been designed to help students master
vital mathematics principles and skills that will help them
complete the rest of their college studies,� said Mike Morache,
PLATO Learning president and CEO. �We are delighted to be part of
NSCC�s transition to offer flexible and powerful online learning
courses.� About PLATO Learning PLATO Learning is a leading provider
of e-learning instruction for kindergarten through adult learners,
offering curricula in reading, writing, mathematics, science,
social studies, and life and job skills. The Company also offers
innovative online assessment and accountability solutions and
standards-based professional development services. With over 6,000
hours of objective-based, problem-solving instructional content,
plus assessment, alignment, and curriculum management tools, we
create a standards-based curriculum that facilitates learning and
school improvement. PLATO Learning is a publicly held company
traded as TUTR on the NASDAQ market. PLATO Learning�s online
educational software is primarily marketed to K�12 schools and
colleges. The Company also sells to job training programs,
correctional institutions, military education programs,
corporations, and individuals. PLATO Learning is headquartered at
10801 Nesbitt Avenue South, Bloomington, Minnesota 55437,
952.832.1000 or 800.869.2000. The Company has sales representatives
located throughout the U.S., as well as international distributors
in Canada, the United Kingdom and South Africa. For more
information, please visit http://www.plato.com. For more
information about Academic Systems Algebra or to speak with a sales
representative, please call 800.44.PLATO or visit:
http://www.plato.com/Post-Secondary-Solutions/
Developmental-Education-Courses/Academic-Systems-Algebra.aspx
PLATO�, Straight Curve� and Academic Systems� are registered
trademarks of PLATO Learning, Inc. PLATO Learning is a trademark of
PLATO Learning, Inc.
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