Adaptive Curriculum got a perfect score of four A's

Scottsdale, Arizona - A review from MultiMedia Internet@Schools honored Adaptive Curriculum with a perfect score of four A's in the categories of installation, content/features, ease of use, and product support. 

According to the reviewer, "Adaptive Curriculum is a great tool for improving math and science for science instruction for middle school students.  The graphics and visuals are among the best I've seen.  The lessons are presented in a format that will keep students engaged and help them fully understand the presented concepts.  The virtual labs are an excellent, safe way to provide experiences that will enhance the learning of all students.  Adaptive Curriculum is one of the best programs designed to improve math and science knowledge on the market today."
[January 10, 2009]

Sponsored Blog: Ed Tech 4 Science

Scottsdale, Arizona - Adaptive Curriculum is proud to sponsor the new Ed Tech 4 Science blog by renowned author and academic Dr. Peter Rillero.

On the blog Dr. Rillero will be sharing his insights on how technology can contribute to science education. He will talk about great interactive science activities, relevant research findings, classroom observations, and pedagogical approaches that can help students master scientific concepts using educational technology.

Dr. Rillero is Associate Professor of Science Education at Arizona State University's College of Teacher Education and Leadership in Phoenix, Arizona.

You can read the blog at:www.ed-tech-4-science.com
[June 29, 2008]

Dr. Helen Padgett Elected ISTE President Elect for 2008-2009

Scottsdale, Arizona - Sebit is pleased to announce that Dr. Helen Padgett, Director of Professional Development and Research, has been elected by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) board members to serve as President Elect this year. In addition to being on staff at Arizona State University, Dr. Padgett is a key member of the executive team developing Adaptive Curriculum at our headquarters at ASU-Skysong in Scottsdale AZ. As President Elect, Dr. Padgett will serve for the President when the President is unable to serve and she will attend all Executive Committee, Board of Directors and Organizational Meetings. It is a year of mentorship and professional development to prepare her to lead ISTE. We congratulate Helen on this accomplishment and recognize that ISTE board members have selected an outstanding educator for this prestigious position.

About ISTE - The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is the premier membership association for educators and education leaders. (www.iste.org) ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of technology in PreK-12 and teacher education. ISTE has over 20,000 individual members, and through its 79 Affiliates, represents more than 100,000 education professionals worldwide. ISTE is home of the National Educational Technology Standards (NETS), the Center for Applied Research in Education Technology (CARET), and the National Educational Computing Conference (NECC). ISTE meets its mission through knowledge generation, professional development, and advocacy.
[June 27, 2008]

NECC 2008

Scottsdale, Arizona - The 29^th annual National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) sponsored by ISTE will be held in San Antonio, Texas, June 29th - July 2, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Over 18,000 teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, university staff, administrators, state and federal policy makers, industry representatives, and students from all over the world are expected to gather at this year's conference. Stop by the Adaptive Curriculum booth (#9060) and discover the ways this award-winning web based library of math and science Activity Objects is changing the way teachers are teaching middle school math and science.

Post cards featuring Adaptive Curriculum were sent to over 4,000 pre-registered attendees. If you received a post card, bring it to the adaptive Curriculum booth, attend one of our featured teacher/administrative sessions, presented by teachers who are using Adaptive Curriculum in their classrooms, and receive a very special gift. A different session will be presented every hour on the hour during the conference. The schedule of times and topics include:

You may also be eligible to enter our drawing for a free one year annual subscription of Adaptive Curriculum. We will be awarding one subscription per day.

Also plan to attend a featured session by Dr. Gary Bitter, Arizona State University, titled, Using Online Digital Activity Objects to Teach Mathematics and Science. This session will be presented on Monday, June 30^th from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Grand Hyatt Sequin A/B.

AEP's Distinguished Achievement Award

Scottsdale, Arizona - The Association of Educational Publishers (AEP) has honored Adaptive Curriculum with a 2008 Distinguished Achievement Award, in the Mathematics Instruction Website category for grades 6-8.

"Adaptive Curriculum aims to bridge the gap between the need for high-quality learning materials and the demand for engaging and interactive instruction in math and science," said Ahmet Eti, CEO of Sebit, LLC. "In this capacity, we are honored to partner with AEP to support the larger goal of creating excellent educational resources for learning."

AEP's Distinguished Achievement Awards recognize the best educational resources within the categories of Curriculum, Periodicals, and Professional Development. The Distinguished Achievement Awards are evaluated on traits such as efficacy, usability, and overall educational value and are judged by an expert panel of educators, editors, designers, and technology specialists. Award winners earn the right to display the Lamp of Learning logo, nationally recognized by educators and administrators as a mark of outstanding quality and achievement. Founded in 1895, AEP is a nonprofit professional organization for educational publishers and content developers.

The 2008 Distinguished Achievement Awards were presented at the AEP Annual Awards Banquet and Gala on June 6, 2008, at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C. To view the complete list of award winners, visit www.aepweb.org/awards/winners.htm.
[June 10, 2008]

Education Newcomer of 2008

Scottsdale, Arizona - Sebit, LLC, developer of Adaptive Curriculum, has been recognized by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) as the CODiE Award Education Newcomer of the Year. Each year, the organization honors a new education technology company whose product or service has the potential for significant impact in the education industry, either through technological advancement or new business models.

Combining conceptual learning with state-of-the-art visualization, Adaptive Curriculum provides teachers with an interactive way to engage middle-grade students in learning mathematics and science. Adaptive Curriculum offers more than 200 Math and Science Activity Objects aligned to national and state standards that allow students to participate in virtual experiments, scientific inquiry exercises, and problem-based learning to increase their critical thinking skills.

"With the focus on programs such as the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Initiative, the need for high-quality, captivating math and science materials is higher than ever," said Ahmet Eti, CEO of Sebit, LLC. "Receiving this honor from SIIA helps support our efforts to provide teachers and students with effective, engaging instruction, which will help students develop the skills they need to remain globally competitive in the 21st century."

Established in 1986, the CODiE Awards showcase the industry's finest products and services from the most innovative technology companies worldwide. The CODiE Awards hold the distinction of being the only peer-recognition awards program of its kind in the industry, providing a unique opportunity for companies to earn the praise of their competitors. This year, more than 1,100 CODiE Award nominations were submitted by 600 companies in a total of 75 categories, from which 340 distinguished finalists were selected by a panel of expert judges.

"The CODiE Awards recognize those companies providing the best new technology products and services across a broad array of industries," said SIIA President Ken Wasch. "The awards and their winners are a testament to the power of technology to deliver innovative solutions to American businesses and consumers. SIIA congratulates all of the CODiE Award winners and nominees, whose innovation is essential for continuing America's leadership in the global knowledge economy."

The 2008 CODiE Awards were presented at a gala event held on May 20 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. Pat Walkington, Vice President of U.S. Sales & Marketing for Sebit, LLC, accepted the Education Newcomer of the Year CODiE Award.
[May 27, 2008]

NSTA Conference 2008

Boston, Massachusetts - NSTA's 56th National Conference on Science Education will be held on March 27-30 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center.

Adaptive Curriculum can be visited at booth No.818 on the Exhibition Floor. The NSTA attendees will receive a special 20% discount.

Dr. Peter Rillero and Dr. Helen Padgett from Arizona State University will be presenting three sessions during the conference.

NSTA Featured Sessions by Dr. Peter Rillero and Dr. Helen Padgett

Thursday, March 27 9:30-11:00 AM
Using Online Digital Learning Objects to Teach Middle School Science
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 107A

Online Digital Learning Objects (DLO) will be demonstrated for General Sciences grades 6-8, and instructional strategies for applying DLOs in a class with a projector, smart board, or hands-on student use and lesson plans aligned to the standards will be shared.

Presenter: Dr. Peter Rillero, Arizona State University

Thursday, March 27 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
Learning Objects and Science Education: Starting with Pandas
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 107A

After designing a habitat to protect the endangered giant panda, other middle school-level online Learning Objects are explored. These LOs feature interactivity, superb 3-D animations, and engaging contexts. The definition and advantages of online learning objects will be developed.

Presenters: Dr. Peter Rillero, Arizona State University
and Dr. Helen Padgett, Arizona State University

Saturday, March 29 2:00-3:30 PM
Critical Thinking and Online Learning Objects
Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Room 101

Online Learning Objects that feature interactivity, superb 3-D animations, and engaging contexts are presented as vehicles for improving the critical-thinking abilities of middle grade children as they learn the content and the methods of the scientific enterprise.

Presenter: Dr. Peter Rillero, Arizona State University

[March 25, 2007]

FETC 2008

Orlando, Florida - Sebit will be exhibiting at FETC 2008 (www.fetc.org) on January 22-25, 2008 at Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida. Sebit will be announcing its newest state-of-the-art e-education solution, AdaptiveCurriculum for the US school market. Adaptive Curriculum, is an online library of interactive math and science activities. The learning system offers educators an online environment that supports the entire learning and teaching process through stimulating, curriculum-based math and science education. Adaptive Curriculum offers educators the ability to plan their lessons, assign Activity Objects to their students and track achievement through assessment reports.

Visit us at FETC 2008 at booth #870...
[January 10, 2008]

NSTA Conference 2007

Birmingham, Alabama - NSTA's 2007 Southern Area Conference was held on December 6-8.

An Adaptive Curriculum Exhibitor Workshop titled Learning Objects and Science Education: Starting with Pandas enabled attendees teaching grades 6-8 to learn about web-based Activity Objects.

Dr. Peter Rillero first assisted attendees in designing a habitat to protect the endangered Giant Panda and then participants explored other middle school science online learning objects. The expanding collection of over 80 science learning objects feature interactivity, superb 3-D animations, and engaging contexts. Co-presenter Dr. Helen Padgett shared the Adaptive Curriculum flexible online environment, MyAdaptiveSpace, containing simple, intuitive tools for managing instruction. MyAdaptiveSpace offers teachers a place to plan their lessons, assign Activity Objects to their students and track achievement through assessment reports.
[December 9, 2007]

T+L Conference

Nashville, Tennessee - T+L is The educational technology event for district leadership teams. Presented by the National School Boards Association (NSBA), T+L provides a truly unique learning experience for teams of technology directors, superintendents, school board members, district administrators, principals, and lead teachers.

This year's event focuses on six big ideas of interest to every educator: Professional Development; One-to-One Initiatives; Tools for the Classroom; 21st Century Skills; Using Data to Improve Student Achievement; Open Source Initiatives

Adaptive Curriculum will be presented on Sebit LLC stand (booth number 565) during the whole event.
[October 03, 2007]