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"Games for Change (G4C) is a non-profit which seeks to harness the extraordinary power of video games to address the most pressing issues of our day, including poverty, education, human rights, global conflict and climate change. G4C acts as a voice for the transformative power of games, bringing together organizations and individuals from the nonprofit sector, government, journalism, academia, industry and the arts, to grow the sector and provide a platform for the exchange of ideas and resources. Through this work, Games for Change promotes new kinds of games that engage contemporary social issues in meaningful ways to foster a more just, equitable and tolerant society"

"Launched in the West Virginia school system in 2007, Globaloria is a unique pilot course in public middle schools and high schools where students are creating original Flash-based video games about educational topics and social issues using an online social network for learning. Four WV colleges are also offering Globaloria to their students. Hailed by local, state, and national education leaders as a model for educational transformation, Globaloria increases student mastery of state content standards and objectives and 21st-century knowledge and skills by immersing students in a learning-by-doing, STEM game design and programming curriculum that incorporates the latest social media technology tools. Support for Globaloria is provided by Governor and First Lady Manchin, the West Virginia Department of Education, the WV Department of Education and the Arts, Benedum Foundation, Verizon WV, Knight Foundation, Caperton Fund, West Virginia University, and Marshall University."

"About powerspeaK¹² (Formerly Power-Glide) From the start, powerspeaK¹²'s mission has been to revolutionize the way children learn foreign language. We offer what no other language program does-an optimal mix of innovative, yet proven teaching methods that are integrated and woven together for an unrivaled learning experience. This successful blend of best practices evolved following decades of research by world language experts. While powerspeaK¹² courses are continuously enhanced to reflect the latest language conventions, the company's roots of creativity and innovation remain firmly planted throughout every powerspeaK¹² learning experience. This is the powerspeaK¹² difference - a difference we stand behind with our satisfaction guarantee. Our courses use a proven natural-language-learning method that utilizes immersive techniques to foster powerful and authentic language mastery. Unlike competitors' offerings, powerspeaK¹² courses were developed specifically to maximize learning in younger minds, with flexibility to address all learning styles and all age ranges, with 29 courses covering kindergarten through high school. These self-paced, engaging courses include age-appropriate content, games, and culturally relevant activities to help learners enjoy their studies and remain highly motivated. The all-new graphics, video, music, and games encourage multi-sensory learning and promote retention of material. We offer students, teachers, and schools the ability to meet their foreign language needs with a flexible and differentiated offering. The self-paced nature of the powerspeaK¹² courses makes it possible for parents who do not know the target language to help a child learn without any prior training. Schools can offer courses with or without teacher support, and can choose to utilize their own teachers or certified powerspeaK¹² teachers. With a unique methodology based on decades of research and proven results,

"Why We Exist: Grockit was created to improve the learning outcomes of students by applying the power of social networks, adaptive algorithms, and gaming mechanics to the process of learning and education. Whether preparing for a standardized test such as the SAT, ACT, GMAT, GRE, LSAT, or MCAT or working toward mastering academic skills in Math, Reading, Science, or Social Science, Grockit students all over the world are choosing to study on Grockit. What is Grockit: Grockit is a pretty simple idea - use social gaming technology and Web 2.0 infrastructure to create a fun learning environment for students. However, the technology underpinning Grockit is extremely sophisticated and took years to develop."

"The Virtual Heroes Division of Applied Research Associates creates collaborative interactive learning solutions for the healthcare, federal systems and corporate training markets. Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT) leverage simulation learning and digital games-based learning paradigms to accelerate learning, increase user proficiency and reduce training costs."

"About PracticePlanet You want an easy-to-use tool to prepare your students for high-stakes tests. Your students want learning that's fun. Everyone wants to see test scores soar. Give your students the PracticePlanet advantage! It's Online PracticePlanet's study strategy takes full advantage of the technology available via the Web. The program contains a comprehensive bank of test items. Management of data is precise yet simple. There are no messy print materials-and data is automatically aggregated electronically. It's Targeted PracticePlanet's pretests identify areas of strength and weakness; students practice the assigned concepts, posttests show his or her level of growth. PracticePlanet's reporting feature gives you real time student data to pinpoint areas needing additional work. It's Motivating and Fun A variety of media keeps PracticePlanet content engaging and interactive. Students are rewarded with motivating, fun games and receive immediate feedback and test results that help them stay focused. Students who use PracticePlanet at school or at home will explore a new world of success on standardized tests. Teachers who use PracticePlanet will appreciate its effectiveness and ease of use. Administrators will appreciate the improvement in test scores and Adequate Yearly Progress. Standards-based Assessment For the last number of years-and especially since the enactment of No Child Left Behind legislation-states have been held increasingly accountable for the academic achievement of the children who attend their public schools. Most states have undertaken the tasks of codifying their academic standards and correlating curriculum and instruction to those standards. Most states have also implemented criterion-referenced summative assessment programs that annually test their students' growth in skill and knowledge. Each state test is developed using selected critical standards from the state's published ac

"Our Mission: The World Wide Workshop is a global foundation for developing open-source applications of social media technology and game production, to enhance learning, innovation, entrepreneurship, and an understanding of the world in economically-disadvantaged and technologically-underserved communities. The foundation works with forward-thinking leaders, corporations, school systems, universities, foundations and research centers worldwide to enrich existing formal and non-formal education with the latest technology and innovative learning opportunities."

"InterroBang is a socially-networked, problem-solving game that provides missions that are completed in the real world. The missions are inspired by the Four Grand Challenges of the Smithsonian: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Universe Understanding and Sustaining a Biodiverse Planet Valuing World Cultures Understanding the American Experience"

"Lumos Labs Lumos Labs is a cognitive neuroscience research and development company that builds software tools for improving brain health and performance. Lumosity is the first general brain fitness program from Lumos Labs. We specialize in creating innovative applications of the latest developments in brain science in order to help people lead better lives. Since its formation in the spring of 2005, Lumos Labs has been consistently focused on researching and developing the most effective cognitive training applications."

"About TeachTown TeachTown brings experts in autism research together with experts in enterprise software and professional video game design Our Story We've been hard at work for over 5 years developing a research-based program to make therapy more accessable and affordable. TeachTown is dedicated to using scientifically validated practices that incorporate the latest academic research in the development of our products. Our programs are based on existing interventions such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) that have been proven effective in the treatment of autism and our intervention tools and training programs are being validated through ongoing rigorous research studies funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Our team has a passion for helping families and professionals in the special-needs space - and many of our team members have personal experiences in which to draw from."