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Dana By AlphaSmart Capabilities Expanded by New Writing Solution
With Speech Output
Technology Collaboration With Don Johnston Incorporated Produces Portable
'Talking Word Processor' Previewing at Closing the Gap Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, (Closing the Gap Conference) and LOS GATOS, Calif., Oct. 21
/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today at the 22nd Annual Closing the Gap Conference,
AlphaSmart, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALSM), a provider of technology solutions for
education, will preview a new writing solution for Dana by AlphaSmart and Dana
Wireless that combines a talking word processor, Write:OutLoud To Go from Don
Johnston Incorporated, with its new AlphaSmart VoiceCard, which converts text
to speech. A result of technical collaboration with Don Johnston Incorporated,
the leader in learning intervention resources, the solution extends the Dana
platform to deliver auditory support capabilities to early writers and those
who struggle with the mechanics of writing.
"This new writing solution underscores the importance of collaboration. By
working together with Don Johnston Incorporated, we were able to combine their
significant expertise in learning interventions, with our ability to create
technology solutions that reduce the cost and complexity of computing," said
Manish Kothari, president of AlphaSmart. "The result is a unique, affordable,
easy-to-use solution that provides early writers and struggling students with
an alternative way to master this essential skill."
Write:OutLoud To Go provides learning supports that inspire students to
evaluate the content of their writing and implement strategies to improve
mechanics. Leveraging technology already designed into Dana, students simply
plug the AlphaSmart VoiceCard into one of the computer companion's two SD slots
and listen to their written words through headphones or speakers.
Auditory support has been proven to have a powerful impact on students who
struggle with writing, but until now was only available for use at the desktop.
When combined with Dana, students enjoy a versatile, mobile writing solution
that can be used anywhere, anytime, and educators benefit from a proven
solution that fits their budget.
"This collaboration is critical," said Don Johnston, chief executive officer of
Don Johnston Incorporated. "It's essential that we continue to find new ways to
provide the considerate supports diverse learners need to be active
participants in the content areas. Write:OutLoud To Go and Dana -- by
delivering auditory feedback -- accomplish this for so many students."
Pricing and Availability
Write:OutLoud To Go will begin shipping in November, and will be available for
purchase with Dana from either AlphaSmart or Don Johnston Inc. For education
discount pricing or more information, visit http://www.alphasmart.com/ or call
toll-free 888-274-0680.
AlphaSmart, Inc.
AlphaSmart, Inc. is a provider of technology solutions for education and
productivity. Its portable computer-companion products are used by students to
enhance writing, keyboarding and comprehension, and have been adopted by more
than 8,000 school districts in the United States and other countries. Based in
Los Gatos, California, the company was founded in 1992 by former Apple Computer
engineers.
NOTE: AlphaSmart is a registered trademark of AlphaSmart, Inc.
DATASOURCE: AlphaSmart, Inc.
CONTACT: media, Carleen LeVasseur of AlphaSmart Public Relations,
+1-408-264-6767, or
Web site: http://www.alphasmart.com/