myON Reader & PebbleGo Win 2011 Tech & Learning Magazine Awards
Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, has been selected for two 2011 Tech and Learning Magazine Awards of Excellence.
MANKATO, MN, November 18, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Capstone Digital, developer of personalized learning environments for students, has been selected for two 2011 Tech and Learning Magazine Awards of Excellence. myON reader, a personalized literacy environment and PebbleGo, the emergent reader database both won awards from the technology magazine.
"Tech & Learning's readers aren't looking for bells and whistles," says Kevin Hogan, Editorial Director for NewBay Media's Tech & Learning Group. "Our readers are looking for rigorous edtech products that improve teaching and learning, inspire teachers and students, as well as meet today's assessment and standards requirements."
The Tech & Learning Magazine Awards of Excellence are given annually to digital products that break new ground as well as those that added significant enhancements to proven education tools. The winners were selected by a panel of more than 30 educators, who tested more than 160 entries.
"Tech & Learning Magazine's selection of myON Reader and PebbleGo as two of 2011's top education technology products is a testament to Capstone's dedication to creating digital education products that not only foster the development of literacy skills, but make a significant impact on the lives of young readers." said Todd Brekhus, President of Capstone Digital.
myON Reader is a personalized literacy environment that provides access to the largest integrated library of enhanced digital books with multimedia supports (embedded dictionary, highlighting and audio), customized to a student's interest and reading ability as measured by the Lexile Framework for reading.
Launched in 2009, PebbleGo is an online research database that was the first of its kind to feature text specifically leveled for a K-3 student. It employs reading scaffolding techniques to strengthen emergent reader's literacy capabilities and research skills through audio supports, easy-to-read articles, and a child-friendly interface.
About Capstone Digital
Capstone Digital, a division of Capstone, develops personalized learning environments and interactive resources. Offerings include digital books, research databases and audio books, all designed to increase fluency and reading levels for PreK-9 students. Using Capstone Digital products, students gain confidence in their abilities, take ownership in their reading growth, and achieve success across the curriculum. For more information, visit www.CapstoneDigital.com.
About Capstone
Capstone is a leading publisher of children's books and digital products and services, offering everything from nonfiction, fiction, and picture books to interactive books, audio books, and literacy programs. Imprints and divisions include Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Heinemann-Raintree, Heinemann-Raintree Classroom, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, and Capstone Digital. For more information, visit www.CapstonePub.com. Connect with them at http://Connect.CapstonePub.com.
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