Quantum Learning Technologies Named Finalist for 2009 CODiE Awards
Quantum Learning Technologies (QLT), the premier developer of web-delivered educational gaming products, today announced that SkatekidsOnline.com has been selected by the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) as a finalist in the 24th Annual CODiE Award competition for "Best Education Game or Simulation."
Established by the Software & Information Industry Association, the CODiE Awards are among the most prestigious in the software industry, showcasing the finest software and digital content products and services across a wide variety of categories. Award winners will be announced May 4, 2009 at the 24th Annual CODiE Awards Gala in San Francisco, Calif.
Quantum Learning Technologies has been named an award finalist for SkatekidsOnline.com, their researched-based, web-delivered literacy and reading comprehension program. Designed for 3rd through 6th graders, the program helps develop literacy and critical thinking skills by presenting scientifically-proven educational activities in an exciting, virtual world environment. SkatekidsOnline.com combines the best of scientific research in literacy and cognitive development in a format that is fun, engaging and relevant to "digital natives."
SkatekidsOnline.com was developed by gamers for youth gamers. Because true gamers worked hand-in-hand with cognitive psychologists to develop the program, SkatekidsOnline.com provides young learners with a dynamic, fun and engaging online gaming environment that offers multiple reading levels and multiple formats for practice and skill development.
According to SIIA President Ken Wasch, "The competition is particularly impressive this year, so being selected as a CODiE Finalist is a real achievement." Wasch further added that "All the companies on this year's list of CODiE Finalists should feel justifiably proud of their accomplishment in making it to this stage, and can look forward to much excitement ahead regarding the upcoming CODiE Awards voting!"
"We are delighted that SkatekidsOnline.com was chosen by the SIIA judges as a finalist for such a prestigious award. To be grouped with such high-caliber companies and products, and to be recognized as one of the best, is a real honor," stated Alan Aldworth, Quantum Learning Technologies President and CEO. "We know that by combining the natural power of game play with scientifically proven cognitive methods, we help teachers engage their students in highly effective stealth learning. We are very proud of our client’s successes and we are also very proud to be honored by SIIA in this way."
For a list of finalists, visit http://www.siia.net/codies/2009/finalist_list.asp
About SIIA
The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association for the software and digital content industry. SIIA provides global services in government relations, business development, corporate education and intellectual property protection to more than 500 leading software and information companies. For further information, visit www.siia.net.
About Quantum Learning Technologies
Quantum Learning Technologies provides web-delivered educational products that enable learners to reach their full academic potential. QLT’s solutions embed scientifically based methods of cognitive processing instruction and explicit basic skill development in engaging, interactive programs. Inspired by video game design techniques, QLT’s programs harness the natural power of game play and engage learners in stealth learning; kids work harder and longer and achieve greater success because they are immersed in activities that are fun, meaningful and highly effective.
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