Aspen Learning Launches OpenClassroom Server to Foster
Collaboration and Communication in Today’s Schools
Classroom Appliance Delivers Learning Management Tools and Web 2.0 Applications to Develop 21st Century Skills and Learning San Antonio, TX (NECC) – June 30, 2008 – Aspen Learning, Inc, an education technology provider, today announced the OpenClassroom Server, an affordable appliance for K-12 classroom, computer lab or school use that combines learning management tools, collaborative software, and personal storage space to support the development of 21st century skills and learning. The self-contained, robust server, which supports up to 200 students, is simple to set up, use and maintain, delivers a suite of web 2.0 applications to facilitate safe, private collaboration and communication, and operates in a networked environment from any browser-based device, without requiring an open Internet connection. “Our goal is to provide a single, networked appliance that combines everything a student or teacher needs to collaborate and communicate safely in the classroom or from home,” said Manish Kothari, president of Aspen Learning. “With more than fifteen years of experience delivering education technology solutions, we created this product from the ground up for use in today’s classroom. We hand-selected the best applications for use across the curriculum, created a simple, consistent user interface that is easy for teachers to control, and made it network-accessible to encourage collaborative learning, yet safe from the risks and distractions of the Internet.”
Pricing and Availability The OpenClassroom Server is now available for $1,200 plus shipping from the company’s website at www.aspenlearning.com, with shipments beginning in July. Any order received by July 31 will receive a special promotional discount of $200. The company expects to introduce a model that supports up to 1,000 students this fall. About Aspen Learning Aspen Learning, Inc. created the OpenClassroom Server to support the development of 21st century skills and learning. It provides K-12 educators with an affordable, easy-to-use appliance that combines learning management tools with collaborative web 2.0 software and personal storage space. Founded in 2007, the private company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. For more information, visit www.aspenlearning.com. # # #
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