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The 16th annual EDDIE Awards

Alice Y — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 22:18:53 +0000

DreamBox Learning is excited to announce the results of the 2011 EDDIE Awards. To bring everyone up to speed: The EDDIE Awards target the bright, innovative programs and websites that aid teachers in doing what they do best—teach. We are thrilled to be recognized in the Early Elementary category as the math website of choice. Thank you for the recognition. DreamBox is excited to be part of a community that shares our vision of fostering educational excellence.

Leaders to watch: EdNET’s Best for 2011 awards ceremony in Denver, Colorado

Alice Y — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:20:17 +0000

Thank you to all of you who voted back in April for DreamBox Learning’s CEO and president, Jessie Woolley-Wilson. Because of your votes, Jessie is being honored with the “Leader to Watch in the education business community” award at EdNET’s Best for 2011 awards ceremony. The 2011 EdNET Conference is taking place in Denver, Colorado, from September 25 to 27. During the keynote address on Tuesday, September 27, Jessie will be recognized for her significant contribution to the education industry. Congratulations, Jessie! We at DreamBox Learning are honored to have you as our CEO and president.

Math Talk in the Northwest

Alice Y — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:57:09 +0000

Finally—the 50th annual Northwest Mathematics Conference is coming up in less than a month! If you are in the Portland, Oregon, area on October 13, 14, or 15, stop by the Red Lion Hotel on the River at Jantzen Beach. DreamBox Learning will be at booth 49, where you can enter to win a one-year DreamBox license for your classroom. Hope to see everyone there!

Nominate DreamBox: District Administration Award

Tracy H — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:06:49 +0000

Has DreamBox Learning transformed the way you're students learn, and how you teach? Has DreamBox had a positive impact on your school or district's math proficiency? If so, tell District Administration about it by nominating us for their Top 100 Products Award. Each year District Administration has readers nominate the products that have made a positive difference in their school districts, including hardware, software, books and materials, Web sites and facilities products. The 2011 Readers' Choice winners will be announced in the November/December issue. Submit your nomination today.

Confessions of a DreamBox Parent

Blue — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 21:00:14 +0000

My son will be 6 in October, and my daughter is 3 ½. I don’t think it will come as a shocker when I admit that I’ve been flying by the seat of my pants at this parenting thing. Sure, I’ve gotten better over the years. I’ve read the books and magazines, talked with friends and family about their experiences. But overall, I’m just hanging on, hoping that I don’t mess the kid up for life. That’s why the decision to expose our children to the DreamBox online math program is so satisfying. I know for certain that I’m doing the right thing. Without a doubt, DreamBox is a great teaching tool for kids. My wife and I deliberate over which school to send our kids to. Are they too young to start playing soccer? When should we expose them to a musical instrument? With each decision comes fear of the unknown. We wonder how our children will react to certain environments. We contemplate costs such as drive time and money. We try to balance fun with learning, being a kid with growing up strong. DreamBox seems to have overcome a lot of those concerns for us. At its core, DreamBox teaches math curriculum based on national and state standards. I know this because of the dashboard that is available to me which highlights different skills that have been mastered. DreamBox adapts to my child’s learning style and speed, constantly making adjustments to deliver a customized learning program. Regardless of how fast or slow my child is learning, DreamBox is rewarding him along the way. Part of my goal as a parent is to develop a confident person, one who is able to handle all that life will throw at him. So along with learning math, my son is gaining much needed confidence. He is rewarded by fun, talking characters. He is rewarded with certificates, and tokens, and new friends that he wins as he completes lessons. It doesn’t matter how advanced or remedial the lessons are, he is becoming more self-assured. DreamBox doesn’t forget the importance of being a kid either. This program is set up like a game, with different storylines using fairies (they call them pixies), dinosaurs, pirates, or pets. There is a carnival arcade where my son can go to play games, which, by the way, are just more math problems. Kinda like hiding peas in their macaroni-and-cheese. There are hundreds of lessons and, so I read, millions of storylines that can be exposed on the fly as my son completes different tasks in different ways. I’ve watched my son use DreamBox, and it occurs to me that he is not only learning math, he’s learning problem solving. That issue we have in our country about not having enough engineers and scientists? Well, that’s not only because we aren’t teaching kids facts properly. Engineers must think independently, approach puzzles from different perspectives. Scientists must forge new methods of researching problems. DreamBox forces my son to actually think, as well as memorize. I know that computers can’t replace personalized instruction. I also know that my child needs time to play with 3 dimensional objects and real, live kids. Exercise and sports are invaluable to developing a well rounded, healthy child. But for 30 or 60 minutes a day, a few times a week, I know that DreamBox is delivering so much of what my child needs growing into a boy and man, and what I need growing as a parent.

Winner: Share Your Story Contest

Tracy H — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 17:06:36 +0000

Thank you to everyone who is a fan of DreamBox and submitted their story! We received a number of great entries, all of which can be found on our FaceBook, Twitter, and Edmodo page - if you haven't done so already, check out the stories shared by your peers. And now for the winner of our contest, and recipient of an iPod Touch 32GB - congratulations to Erica Steele! See her winning story below:

This year I chose to use Dreambox over consumable workbooks. I cannot tell you how happy I am. My students have become better problem solvers!I have seen all abilities benefit from Dreambox. It has also become a powerful tool to use with parents. I have been able to share how the students are doing and any areas of concern as well! Thank you for a program which not only motivates students but inspires their mathematical thinking!!

Thank you again to everyone who shared their DreamBox story with us! Do you have a DreamBox story you'd love to share with us? Email us at schools@dreambox.com, or leave a comment below with your story.

One Week Left! 'Share Your Story' Contest

Tracy H — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 16:45:03 +0000

There's one week left to share your DreamBox story! We've heard some great stories so far - when you share your story with DreamBox, you will be entered to win an iPod Touch 32GB, a $299 value!

How to enter

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Edmodo – or all three!
Post or Tweet your story and tell us why you and/or your students love DreamBox (not to exceed 100 words).

That’s it! Once you’ve posted your story to Facebook, Twitter, or Edmodo, you’re entered to win. Share your story by June 15th, 2011. The winner will be notified on June 22nd, 2011. Visit our contests page for rules and contest details. Only one entry per person. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: Open to legal residents of the U.S. except Rhode Island, 18 years of age or older at time of entry. The Contest begins at 12:00:00 a.m. PDT on May 11, 2011 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on June 15, 2011. Entries will be judged on a combination of popularity, creativity, and a compelling story. A panel of independent judges will select the winners. PRIZES: One iPod Touch 32GB (approximate retail value of US$299). To enter and find complete rules visit http://www.dreambox.com/blog/contests. Sponsor: DreamBox Learning, 305 108th Avenue NE, 2nd Floor, Bellevue, Washington 98004.

'Share Your Story' Contest

Tracy H — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:46:00 +0000

Share your DreamBox story! DreamBox hears from parents, teachers, principals and district leaders daily about how much their students enjoy learning with DreamBox Learning K-3 Math. Now, share your story with DreamBox, and you will be entered to win an iPod Touch 32GB, a $299 value!

How to enter

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Edmodo – or all three!
Post or Tweet your story and tell us why you and/or your students love DreamBox (not to exceed 100 words).

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY: Open to legal residents of the U.S. except Rhode Island, 18 years of age or older at time of entry. The Contest begins at 12:00:00 a.m. PDT on May 11, 2011 and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. PDT on June 15, 2011. Entries will be judged on a combination of popularity, creativity, and a compelling story. A panel of independent judges will select the winners. PRIZES: One iPod Touch 32GB (approximate retail value of US$299). To enter and find complete rules visit http://www.dreambox.com/blog/contests. Sponsor: DreamBox Learning, 305 108th Avenue NE, 2nd Floor, Bellevue, Washington 98004.

Leaders to Watch: EdNET's Best for 2011

Tracy H — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:03:17 +0000

The EdNET community and the EdNET’s Best panel have chosen the following contenders for spots on the list of EdNET’s Best for 2011 Leaders to Watch, which recognizes business professionals who are making a significant impact in the education industry. DreamBox Learning's CEO Jessie Woolley-Wilson was nominated for EdNET’s Best “Leaders to Watch” category. Vote for Jessie as a "Leader to Watch" in today’s education marketplace as she and DreamBox are innovating and making a significant impact in the education industry and student success in mathematics! Get your vote in and spread the word - Vote today!

Around the Corner: NCTM 2011 (Visit us in booth 1428!)

Tracy H — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 21:00:18 +0000

Are you attending NCTM 2011 next week (April 13th-16th) in Indianapolis, IN? If so, make sure you visit DreamBox Learning in booth 1428! We have a number of activities going on in-booth and at the show!

Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 14th

Book signing with Dr. Cathy Fosnot Models of Intervention in Mathematics: Reweaving the Tapestry 11:00am Meet and greet with Dr. Francis (Skip) Fennell 2:00pm

Thursday, April 14th

NCTM Speaker Session Join us for our speaker session on Virtual Manipulatives—Tools for Scaffolding and Adaptations, presented by Laura Koch and Mickelle Weary.

Presentation Format: PreK-2 Session Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, PreK to 2 Saturday, April 16th at 9:30am —10:30am, Wabash Ballroom 3

Daily Schedule

Booth Presentations Schedule Join us in our booth for a daily schedule of presentations focusing on key educator challenges:

10:00am	Finding Funding for Instructional Technology
11:00am	Leveraging Real-Time Reporting for Insight Into Math Proficiency
12:00pm	Achieving Better, Faster Math Proficiency with DreamBox Learning
1:00pm	Increasing Elementary Math Proficiency for English Language Learners (Thurs & Fri only)
2:00pm	Math Intervention and the Promise of Adaptive Learning (Thurs & Fri only)
3:00pm	Achieving Better, Faster Math Proficiency with DreamBox Learning (Thurs & Fri only)

When you're at the event, come find us and share the challenges you and your schools face. We look forward to meeting you! Follow us for booth related news at @DreamBox_Learn.