TITLE

Bigchalk's Alliances Bring Curriculum Content, Professional Development

PUB. DATE

July 2000

SOURCE

Electronic Education Report;07/05/2000, Vol. 7 Issue 13, p4

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports the partnership of Bigchalk.com with firms and institutions to enhance its student curriculum and professional development courses offerings in New York. Efforts to offer interactive radio in classrooms through the National Public Radio Online; Development of interactive format for the K-12 community; Relevance of electronic commerce in the company's operations.

ACCESSION #

3392234

 

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