ST. LOUIS, MO, September 02, 2010 (Press-News.org) Learn360 (www.learn360.com), an interactive media-on-demand service, can now be incorporated into Follett Destiny's One Search, a search engine used by schools to compile their acquired resources. Schools that have Destiny's One Search will have the ability to integrate their Learn360 search results into the One Search database, providing a seamlessly integral pathway from Destiny's Library Manager to Learn360's content.
"Partnering with Learn360 allows our educators and teachers to more easily collaborate on activities that impact student achievement," said Lisa Blakely, product manager of Follett Software Company. "We're continually seeking to broaden our reach to both educators and students. By providing schools with instant access to a wider variety of resources, we further our mission of educational excellence in a technology-driven environment."
This new collaboration allows students and teachers to easily search for their Learn360 content in tandem with other library content. Similar to Learn360, Destiny's One Search is available anywhere there is an Internet connection, so the K-12 digital community will be able to conveniently access a comprehensive yet familiar platform while enhancing their learning and research experience.
"This partnership is consistent with Learn360's mission to provide a digital streaming service that's both user-friendly and accessible," said Chris Sanborn, president and COO of Learn360. "Enabling users to search for Learn360 content within Destiny's One Search will save them valuable time while also providing top quality educational content and resources."
Learn360 provides customers with over 8,400 digital video titles, 21,000 video clips and thousands of images, articles, audio files and podcasts. These trusted resources are provided by top educational publishers such as the Britannica Concise Encyclopedia (over 25,000 articles); AETV, which includes A&E, Biography and History Channel; Weston Woods, PBS, WGBH, Sunburst Visual Media, National Geographic, and audio files from Scholastic Audio, among many others.
About Destiny
Destiny products are part of Follett Software Company, a division of the Follett Corporation, one of the most respected names in education. Originally known for building our nation's school libraries, today Follett has grown into a digitally powered integrated educational technology company. In all aspects of our business, we use our experience and expertise in library automation and materials as a launching pad for an expanding portfolio of information and resource management tools and solutions, allowing us to better partner with educators.
About Learn360
With an extensive library of digital video titles and online resources, Learn360 gives educators and students the power to meet and exceed 21st century educational expectations. Setting a superior standard of quality for video streaming, Learn360 delivers the rich resources educators need to bring standards-based and differentiated instruction to students everywhere. Learn360 is a division of AIM Education, Inc., which includes Sunburst Visual Media, the leading producer of K-12 health and guidance programs for over 30 years. For more information, or to sign up for a free 30-day trial, visit http://www.learn360.com.
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