TCEA and Learning.com Launch the Texas Instructional Materials Exchange for All Texas Teachers
The Free Online Learning Environment Provides Educators a Single Point of Access for Finding, Obtaining and Using Free and Fee-Based, Standards-Aligned, Digital Content
(firmenpresse) - AUSTIN, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 10/12/11 -- TCEA, the largest state organization devoted to the use of technology in education, and Learning.com, a longtime provider of digital instruction to Texas classrooms, announced today the launch of the Texas Instructional Materials Exchange (TIME). TIME is a marketplace that provides a single point of entry for teachers to search for, obtain, create and assign educationally proven, Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) aligned, and safe digital content.
According to recent studies, a majority of teachers use digital content daily, but are challenged by the time required to find educationally appropriate, standards-aligned content. Potential resources are in disparate locations, and may include sources teachers do not know exist, including content created by their peers and even content licensed by their own districts. TIME will help Texas teachers efficiently find, choose and use these resources.
"Our goal with TIME is to maximize the value we bring to our members and educators across Texas," says Lori Gracey, TCEA Executive Director. "TIME will enable Texas teachers to harness the power of technology and digital resources in their classrooms."
When teachers log into TIME, they will be able to use their password-protected resources without stopping to log in at other sites -- this is referred to as a single sign-on. Teachers can search for what they need, see their results in a consistent and easy-to-use format, organize and assign their choices to students, and track student progress much more efficiently than ever before.
"Over the last seven years, Texas teachers have taught us a lot about how they would like to find, choose, obtain, create and use all types of digital resources," says Bill Kelly, Learning.com CEO. "We've listened. And we've translated this learning into the design of TIME -- from teacher-friendly tools to a broad offering of free and fee-based resources and professional development services. We are proud to be part of this TCEA initiative and look forward to continuing to support the students and educators of Texas."
To learn more about TIME, and to see a two-minute informational video, please visit
The Texas Computer Education Association is the largest state organization devoted to the use of technology in education. Founded in 1980, the organization has been very active throughout supporting instructional technology. Our primary focus is on integrating technology into the PreK-12 environment and providing our members with state-of-the-art information through conferences, workshops, newsletters, the Internet, and collaborations with higher education and business. TCEA is affiliated with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), which provides a two-way channel of information throughout the world. For more information about TCEA, please visit .
Proven content, powerful tools, practical services -- that's . Founded in 1999, we offer curriculum and assessments and implementation, support and professional development. Our digital literacy and STEM solutions win awards and excite student learning. We help streamline classroom management, differentiate instruction and prescribe effective content. Our curriculum mapping, progress monitoring and resource tracking tools enable districts to make the most of their resources and expertise. Our vibrant online community and industry-leading marketplace with free and for-fee content deliver the best in blended learning. Improve learning outcomes with us. For more information, visit , and follow us at and .
Laura Stenzel
Learning.com
800-580-4640 ext. 4566
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