Victoria, BC, April 2, 2009
The Virtual School Society (VSS), announced today that it is partnering with Etraffic Press’ SchoolWAX.com and SchoolWAXTV.com to bring web-based homework resources, including online educational video, to British Columbia’s students and educators.
Lynne Masse-Danes, Director of LearnNowBC explains, “Online courses and services allow students to learn when they have time for their studies. The SchoolWAX project puts homework help, such as videos, educational games, and written information, in the hands of educators and students twenty-four hours a day, every day.
By partnering with SchoolWAX, LearnNowBC expands the range of services it offers to meet the needs of British Columbia’s learners.
Through Etraffic Press’ SchoolWAX initiative, valuable multimedia tools are available to students and educators at no cost. SchoolWAX.com contains a free all-in-one homework help site that includes useful links to websites on every school subject, and quick links to search engines for specific questions. It is a great resource for all grade levels.
SchoolWAXTV.com is a video sharing site designed specifically for school use and is the latest addition to the SchoolWAX project. This online community allows students, teachers, school administrators, and parents to share instructional and educational videos. All content is vetted by educators before appearing on the site to ensure videos are accurate, relevant, and safe for school use.
“British Columbia is renowned as a leader in technology and innovation in education. Having LearnNowBC partner in our SchoolWAX initiative confirms that we’re moving in the right direction,” says Wayne Poncia, CEO of Etraffic Press. “An astounding 82% of BC residents use the Internet regularly. Both VSS and Etraffic utilize this wired environment to enrich students’ learning experiences and it’s great that we can pool our resources for the good of all students in BC.”
About LearnNowBC
LearnNowBC, operated by the Virtual School Society, is a single point of entry to information about distributed learning in British Columbia. LearnNowBC.ca provides information and access to high-quality distributed learning courses offered throughout the province. For more information, please visit www.LearnNowBC.ca.
About Etraffic Press
Etraffic Press is a British Columbia based publishing company that creates textbooks combined with online media for modern learners. Etraffic builds customized course content that match regional curriculum, combining a variety of technologies, online tools, gaming, and video media to enhance the learning experience for today’s student.
Contact information:
Wayne Poncia, CEO
Etraffic Press
866.658.8238 ext 11
wayne@etrafficsolutions.com
Lynne Masse-Danes, Director
Virtual School Society
250.744.0448
Lynne.MasseDanes@vssociety.ca
