1. QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
Jeff Kahn
www.softchalk.com
jkahn@softchalk.com
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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, Connexions Consortium, and Sakai.
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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
QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
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8. Repositories of Images
• ARTstor
• MIT Visualizing Cultures (open)
• CONTENTdm
– Willamette University Academic Commons
• Flickr
• Gallery Systems EmbARK Web Kiosk
– World Images San Jose State University
• Luna Commons (SoftChalk v6)
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10. Publishing Tool
QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
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11. To Learn More
http://www.softchalk.com
jkahn@softchalk.com
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