Jeff Kahn www.softchalk.com Connexions Meeting February 2010

What is SoftChalk? SoftChalk creates software for teaching Software that is intuitive and easy to use Allows instructors to create powerful, sophisticated and professional-looking content For e-learning classrooms in K-12, Higher Education, and corporate training Connexions Meeting February 2010

Who is SoftChalk, LLC? Based in Richmond, Virginia Founded in 2002 by folks with history of educational technology innovation since 1996, including Web Course in a Box later sold to Blackboard. Offers a range of online and in-person training Works with a number of open initiatives, including IMS, MERLOT, and a new member of the Connexions Consortium. Connexions Meeting February 2010

Broad Spectrum of Clients K-12 Schools and Districts Community College Campuses, Districts and Systems Colleges and Universities Health Science Corporations More than 3,300 Customers World-wide Connexions Meeting February 2010

What is SoftChalk LessonBuilder? Desktop application, written in Java Runs on Windows and Mac OSX Creates content in Web format Students view with a web browser Content delivered in a LMS, on CD-ROM, or on a web server Connexions Meeting February 2010

Faculty Friendly Features Easy to Learn, Easy to Use Engaging for Students Professional-looking Results Packaged for Portability Creates Sharable Learning Objects Connexions Meeting February 2010

Media Search Tool Connexions Meeting February 2010

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To Learn More http://www.softchalk.com jkahn@softchalk.com Connexions Meeting February 2010