Here's Why I Love Working at DreamBox Learning

Neil — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:36:20 +0000

I've been in the software biz for 22 years or so, not counting high school and university. (If you want to add that, call it 28 years!) Of the companies I've worked for, this is the most balanced, professional, and most oriented towards shipping product. I love the way we have combined software, creative, teaching, marketing, and business professionals to make a real product. Other companies have meritocracies or cults which exclude whole groups of people. DreamBox is different -- we listen to our customers and to each other, and it shows! Lots of people can write software code, but if it doesn't get out to the real world and doesn't affect real people -- well then, you're just doing it for yourself.

Making a Difference in E-Learning

I have ALWAYS preferred companies and projects which will have a REAL impact in the world. I have been lucky to work on a couple of such projects in the past, and I think this one will truly make a difference. We have worked incredibly hard for almost 3 years now to get to this point. We will continue to work hard, making improvements and adding more grade levels, but it's worth taking a moment to appreciate our unusually collaborative culture, which has enabled us to create a product with the potential to help so many kids.

DreamBox Learning's Top Educational Toys for the Holidays, No. 5

Sue — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 01:44:44 +0000

DreamBox Learning’s holiday gift-giving guide continues with what is believed to be one of the oldest games in the world: Mancala! Read on and find out which version we chose and why we picked it for the number 5 slot.

Mancala: A marvelous math game for kids ages 6 and up.

Top Educational Toys for the Holidays

Deluxe Wood Folding Mancala

The word Mancala means to transfer in Arabic and that’s the premise of the game. Players pick up “seeds” (brightly colored glass gemstones) from their pit and drop them one by one into each pocket counter clockwise around the board in an action called “sowing.” Depending on the last hole sown in a lap, a player may capture stones from the board. The object of the game is to capture more stones than the opponent and the player who empties their side first wins. We recommend the Deluxe Wood Folding Mancala because it comes with a sturdy, oak-finished wood board that stands up to child’s play. Fast-paced and fun for the whole family, Mancala puts the glee back into strategy. Mancala does have one drawback: it’s pretty easy to lose (and…ouch… step on) those tiny glass marbles. But replacement marbles are readily available and the board lasts for years.

Learning benefits:

Teaches kids how to count
Improves strategic thinking
Helps with concentration
Develops math and logic skills

Ages: 6 and Up Learn More about the Deluxe Wood Folding Mancala