Pembroke Pines, Fla. – Jan. 25, 2007 – LearningSoft LLC, the producer of affordable, wireless computing platforms for education, has introduced new features to its Indigo Learning System.  The wireless handheld network for K-12 classrooms now includes a text editor and also accommodates Web clippings and e-book clippings.

The handheld devices that make up the core of the Indigo Learning System function as interactive instructional content players, e-book readers, and text editors.  Through the accompanying Indigo Classroom Manager software, educators can easily create on-the-fly assessments using the Indigo test bank of questions aligned with state standards for math, language arts, science and social sciences available in Indigo. Additionally they can easily create their own questions and instructional content or import third-party content. The handheld computers enable students to receive and complete digital polls and other assessment questions, including essay questions.  The results are automatically sent to the teacher’s computer via a wireless network and can be used to observe improvement over time or as a projection of how students will score on state tests. 

According to David Cole, CEO of LearningSoft, “With the new clipping features, teachers can simultaneously expand and control the scope of lesson material by sending specific Web content or e-book pages directly to students’ handhelds.  And the new text editor enables users of the handheld devices to perform intensive writing activities such as answering essay questions, journaling, or taking notes.”

Pricing and Availability

The updated Indigo Learning System is immediately available. Each Indigo classroom set includes student computers, wall chargers, a wireless network access point, Indigo Classroom Manager software, assessment questions, and a printed teacher’s guide. Sets are priced as following: a16-unit classroom set is $2,695, a 24-unit classroom set is $3,495 and a 32-unit classroom set is $4,295.  Additional student computers are available for $100.00.  Accessories available for sale include: a 32-unit charging station for $595 and a security cart for $400.

About LearningSoft

LearningSoft, a member of the Jacoby Group, produces affordable wireless computing platforms for education.  Its flagship product, the Indigo Learning System, is a network of handheld computers developed specifically for assessment and instruction. Indigo provides instant feedback for educators to guide classroom decisions and ensures that students achieve success on "high-stakes" standardized exams. For more information visit www.learningsoft.net.

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