Brightstorm Expands Learning Network With New Courses and an Essential College Skills Video

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - February 4, 2009) - Brightstorm, an online learning network that helps teens do better in school, today introduced new courses which include Advanced Placement (AP) Biology, Algebra I, classic literature, as well as a course titled, 'Skills for the College Bound,' aimed at helping teens master studying skills that will help them prepare for college success.

With all of its supplemental academic videos, Brightstorm offers a level of experience that parents and teens can feel confident about. By offering instruction for Advanced Placement test prep, the network is tackling an area where supplemental resources have traditionally been slim. In the AP biology course, Brightstorm teacher Patrick Roisen offers curricula, tips and strategies based on his years of classroom instruction and private tutoring.

Since its launch in October 2008, Brightstorm's network has offered teens access to a diverse selection of video-based courses, broken down into short (10 to 20 minute) lessons personalized to match their digital media habits. On Brightstorm, teens are able to study at their own pace and benefit from additional materials such as interactive quizzes, flash cards and study guides. This marks the network's move towards expanding its course offerings to include review of key topics covered by the AP Biology exam, as well as in-depth analysis of classic literature that dives deeply into symbolism, quotes and character analysis in prominent novels covered in high school. Books covered include The Great Gatsby, To Kill a Mockingbird and Macbeth.

"Brightstorm gives teens the opportunity to learn from great teachers with years of real-life experience, while simultaneously mapping to the way that they consume media online," said Jeff Marshall, co-founder & CEO, Brightstorm. "By continuing to add high-quality courses, we're demonstrating our commitment to great learning that helps teens succeed in high school, college and beyond. Ultimately, we're out to create a learning experience that grows to become as core to teens and parents as their school supplies, books and other learning essentials."

Brightstorm offers complete video courses in a variety of subjects including math, writing, history and AP test prep, as well as SAT prep. Currently, the network is offering an SAT Prep Package, which includes more than 14 hours of instruction as well as 120+ supplementary bonus materials and interactive vocabulary flash cards. Brightstorm's hand-selected teachers develop original curricula that capture the most critical concepts in their respective subjects in ways that teens can relate to.

To get on Brightstorm and sign up for a course or series, log on at www.Brightstorm.com.

About Brightstorm

Brightstorm is advancing the learning economy through an online learning network that empowers teens, teachers and parents to shape the future of education. Brightstorm helps teens do better in school through video-based classes, taught by expert teachers and offered in short, personalized formats. Brightstorm's online learning network gives great classroom teachers a new channel to reach and inspire millions of teens, while providing teens with anytime/anywhere access to outstanding learning experiences that map to their interests and increasingly savvy digital consumption behavior. The net result is a powerful network where teens learn more, expert teachers are able to reach more students, and parents can play a more active role in building their kids' confidence in school. Brightstorm is a venture-backed company based in San Francisco, CA. For more information, please visit www.brightstorm.com.

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