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New Online Learning Network Brings the Best Teachers to Teens Everywhere
With Brightstorm, Teens Learn From Expert Teachers Through Video-Based Courses Designed to Fill in Knowledge Gaps, Improve Grades and Better Prepare for College
| Source: Brightstorm
SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - October 21, 2008) - Brightstorm today launched a new
online learning network to help high school students deepen their
understanding of important subjects and better prepare for college through
video-based courses, designed and taught by expert teachers from across the
country.
Brightstorm's network offers teens access to 5-hour interactive video
courses, broken down into 10-20 minute lessons, in a variety of subjects,
including math, writing, history and AP and SAT test prep -- with more
subjects and teachers coming soon. The courses are personalized to match
high school students' interests and digital consumption habits. On
Brightstorm, teens are able to work at their own pace, choose the right
teacher for their learning style, participate in interactive discussion
groups, and benefit from bonus materials such as interactive quizzes,
'challenges' and study guides.
The growing demand for better education, mass broadband adoption and a new
generation of digitally savvy teens is driving the growth of new learning
models, services and technologies. Taking advantage of this atmosphere, as
well as the talents of amazing teachers from across the country,
Brightstorm addresses the need for more high-quality and engaging learning
opportunities.
"We started this company as parents, educators and technologists who saw a
need for a learning network that helped teens do better in school by
syncing with their interests and online lifestyles," said Jeff Marshall,
CEO & co-founder, Brightstorm. "Great learning starts with great teaching,
and we're giving teens a hand-picked selection of the best teachers from
across the country. Simultaneously, Brightstorm broadens the reach of these
teachers beyond their hometown classrooms and also gives parents an
opportunity to engage with their kids and help them pursue their
educational dreams."
"Brightstorm is built on solid curriculum design and sound learning
principles," said Shelley Goldman, professor of education and faculty
advisor to the Learning Design and Technology Program at Stanford
University School of Education. "The company's online learning network
empowers teens, teachers and parents to impact the future of education. I
believe in this vision and I'm looking forward to seeing the influence this
company will have on the way teens learn."
Brightstorm's teachers commit themselves to developing unique curricula
that capture the most critical concepts in ways teens can relate to. They
are chosen on the basis of an extensive selection process that takes into
consideration their classroom teaching success, passion for learning and
professional qualifications.
To get 'on Brightstorm,' and learn more about the network, the teachers and
how to capture that "A-Ha!" learning moment, 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
courses, 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.