1. Jeff Kahn
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2. 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
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3. 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.
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. Faculty Friendly Features
Easy to Learn, Easy to Use
Engaging for Students
Professional-looking Results
Packaged for Portability
Creates Sharable Learning Objects
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7. Media Search Tool
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9. Publishing Tool
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12. To Learn More http://www.softchalk.com jkahn@softchalk.com
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