NEWS RELEASE # 35
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2012
Aurora Public Schools in Top 100 School Districts Using netTrekker Search
A national ranking of the top 100 school districts that use the pioneering educational search tool netTrekker Search was recently released by Knovation, the leader in personalized learning solutions. The Digital Learning Awards Program honors school districts that are effectively using digital resources to transform their teaching and learning environments. The winning districts have recognized the impact digital resources can have in creating engaging, differentiated learning experiences while promoting independent learning.
Aurora Public Schools ranked 21 in the top 100 list. The number of educational searches performed using netTrekker Search during the 2011-2012 school year by the top 100 districts ranged from over 124,000 searches to 4 million searches (top user).
With more than 25 industry awards for educational excellence, Knovation’s educational search tool, netTrekker Search, has supported over 27 million students and 1 million teachers in more than 30,000 schools since 2000 in creating engaging, 21st century learning environments.
Seventy-four percent of school administrators cite increased student engagement in school and learning as the top benefit of regularly using digital content, which is becoming a foundational component of the 21st century classroom. In line with this national trend, the 2012 netTrekker Search Impact Study found that more than three-fourths (77%) of netTrekker Search subscribers rate it as an extremely valuable teaching resource, while 97% of subscribers indicate netTrekker Search has had a positive impact on their students.
“We are proud to recognize the excellent school districts on the list for their commitment to innovation in the classroom and for their work to create an environment that fosters engaging personalized learning experiences with digital tools and curriculum,” said Randy Wilhelm, CEO of Knovation. “We are honored to work with the leaders, teachers and students in these districts year after year to help transform learning for students across the country.”
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