Right Reason Technologies

Every new piece of technology comes with a population of individuals who will try to exploit it. Oftentimes, they aren’t prevented from their deeds until it is too late. Unfortunately, new technology often has no rules or regulations associated with it until it has “been out there a while”. In reality, this is a bit backwards; wait until a dangerous, damaging, or careless act has been committed, then create laws to prevent it from reoccuring.
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“The program epitomizes one of our district’s philosophies; differentiated instruction. Students enter the program on a rolling basis throughout the school year, so at any given time, most of them are working in different places and at different levels of the curriculum. This necessitates teaching them one-on-one and assures that no lesson or day is ever the same for me. It also allows me to get to know my students’ needs and personalities much better and more quickly than in a traditional classroom setting. Because of the program’s technological components, we can easily vary the pace of the curriculum at any time for any student to meet their changing needs and circumstances. As a teacher, I can access students’ completed lesson 24/7 to grade. And the technology documents when lessons were assigned and completed with an electronic stamp.”

Pocono Mountain School District (PMSD) utilizes Right Reason Technologies’ CyberExtensionâ„¢ online, web-based system for their Homebound Program. The Transitions Program, as it is called, is in its fourth year and it has been a great success for both the district and the students. Loree Guthrie, Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services, states, “The program continues to grow and improve every year, keeping abreast of the most recent technology and eLearning trends.” This includes mapping their curriculum to the Academic Teaching Standards required by the state. Let’s take a closer look at the Pocono Mountain program… (more…)

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is the official tourism promotion agency and destination marketing organization for the four county Pocono Mountains region consisting of Carbon, Monroe, Pike and Wayne. They are a membership based organization representing lodging facilities, dining facilities, attractions and related businesses. The PMVB’s mission includes offering educational programs, promoting the tourism industry through online, print and broadcast marketing as well as providing resources to benefit and support the entire tourism industry in the region. As one can predict, this is a tall order. With over 2,400 square miles and numerous venues ranging from Mom & Pop operations to full scale resorts, the PMVB needs the necessary tools to increase the visibility and bottom line revenue of their members. Solutions for training, information transfer and management require both flexibility and a personalized approach.
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