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Brightstorm Expands Learning Network With New Courses and an Essential College Skills Video
Online Learning Network Launches AP Biology, Literature Videos and College Survival Tips
| Source: Brightstorm
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.