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Media-X Brings Collaborative Learning to the iPad

New eStudent® program, built for Apple iPad, is now available for demo and feedback from users.

Ottawa, Ontario (Vocus/PRWEB) January 28, 2011

is excited to announce the pre-release of eStudent® for iPad.

“For years, the emphasis has been on getting mobile devices out of the classroom, however we are seeing a surging demand for tools that can effectively integrate mobile technology and enrich the learning process”said Steve Moretti, President/CEO of Media-X.“Users have been very excited about the potential to harness new devices such as the iPad with their students”.

eStudent® opens the door to interactive group collaboration within the classroom for problem solving and high order thinking activities. It also offers flexible, fast content creation for lessons with the ability to push them out, and interact with students in real-time.Key features of the program include:group or private chats monitored by the instructor, group collaboration, media distribution, real-time and offline lessons and quizzes, self-reporting and reflection, learning journals, homework notes, calendars, reminders and more.

“As a company we have developed mobile applications and systems for teachers and administrators” said Paul Shuster, VP of Training and Product Development for Media-X.“Expanding that to the learning environment for student use was the logical next step and we are very excited at the possibilities it brings for our users. The iPad offers so many convenient, effective and engaging possibilities in the classroom, plus it is a comfortable device."

Media-X will be demonstrating eStudent® and seeking feedback in several locations including: FETC in Orlando Feb 1-3, 2011, TCEA in Austin Feb 8-11 and NCCE March 1-4.For a full list of upcoming events please visit our website at .

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Steve Moretti, steve(at)media-x(dot)com, 613-722-9990 ext. 106Paul Shuster, paul(at)media-x(dot)com, 613-722-9990 ext. 109 Media-X Systems, founded in 1996, is a software development company providing innovative products and services to over 800 K-12 school districts in the US and Canada. Media-X technology is also used to power solutions from a variety of strategic partners.

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