Learn then Play Learning Desktop

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Learn then Play Learning Desktop Incentive Learning TeacherLinkPlus™ TutorLinkPlus™

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The Learning Desktop Quiet and Less Distractive Learning Environment; Game and entertainment programs are OFF; Integration with learning gateway programs; Includes scheduling and collaboration tools; Provides a rich set of learning resources and controls; Allows integration with the classroom from home; Incorporates configuration tools that allow parents and teachers to ensure successful learning; Includes integrated child safety features.

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The Learning Desktop is a quiet, less distractive environment where learning takes place without instant messengers, social websites, games and other distractions. Learn then Play’s Word Processor and Student Calendar are included. Links for the student’s school, study groups, teacher communications and tutor access are available. The learning browser and other learning resources are available to students while using the Learning Desktop system.

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Learn then Play’s Student Calendar can be integrated with other popular scheduling programs or with existing Learning Gateway enterprise applications.

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The calendar can fill automatically with events scheduled at school. Students may also add events manually. Calendar event types are tied to alarms and event notices to help ensure effective study planning. While using the Learning Desktop, the calendar will notify students of upcoming events, assignment due dates and examinations.

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Students specify event detail when entering a new calendar item manually. Alarms can be set and will notify students in advance of upcoming due dates and event activity. When integrated with a school’s existing Learning Gateway or management system, Learn then Play’s calendar will automatically capture event details and set alarm frequency.

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Learn then Play includes a Student Word Processor. Alternatively, parents or teachers can configure the Learning Desktop to integrate with existing Word Processor programs (i.e. Microsoft Word or Open Office) Learn then Play’s Word Processor includes a student Report Wizard that helps facilitate effective outlining and report writing. Parents and teachers may view student work that is in progress or that has been completed. Notifications can be set to let parents or teachers know when progress has been made on an assignment. This progress is also stored for historical review.

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The Learning Desktop can be configured to use Learn then Play’s Learning Browser or other popular Internet browsers (i.e. Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Google Chrome or Apple Safari) By default, the Learn then Play Learning Browser is the only Internet browser allowed on the Learning Desktop. The Learning Browser limits students to sites related to learning activities. When working on particular subjects or assignments, parents or teachers can set the Internet resources that may be used by students.

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If an attempt is made to navigate to entertainment, gaming or social networking sites, a message notifies the student that only sites related to current learning are allowed. The list of allowed learning sites is displayed and the student may then click on a resource link to access related information.

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The Learning Browser allows students to navigate within allowed learning resource Websites. Links on sites that may lead to advertisers or into unrelated areas do not function. Links that may lead to additional relevant learning information within the selected resource are allowed and may be clicked on by students while using the Learning Browser.

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Students may add links to allowed Learning Desktop programs by right clicking on the Learning Desktop’s upper program bar. Program links appear on the student’s Learning Desktop and may be accessed by students while engaged in Learning related activities. Parents and teachers can specify what learning tools are available for each student user. Some students may be limited to a selection of basic tools. Other students may be given access to a wider variety of tools necessary to complete assignments.

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Students may also add links to allowed learning resource websites and documents. Only programs and website links related to learning or that have been specifically allowed by parents or teachers may be added as Learning Desktop link icons.

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The Learning Desktop also provides a learning resource system with access to research and study tools, practice exams and appropriate learning related games. Learning resources are age and subject appropriate. Parents and teachers can configure the resource system to present materials relevant to a student’s current school subjects.

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Students attending schools that use Learn then Play’s Learning Portal and other popular learning gateway systems (i.e. Moodal) can access school resources and assignment information when available*. When Learn then Play is used in the classroom and at home, students can access resources (i.e. assignments and materials) from the Learning Desktop. Parents and teachers can review student activity as well as collaborate with students. Parents may also monitor student activity while the student is using the computer at home.

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TeacherLinkPlus and Study Group Link allow students, teachers and study groups to communicate and collaborate. Students can chat with teachers, send messages or requests to teachers, administrators or counselors, get help on assignments and schedule on-line or personal meetings. Students can also collaborate with their study groups using these tools.

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TeacherLinkPlus and TutorLinkPlus provide collaboration tools allowing students to share desktops. Teachers and tutors can display, draw and illustrate while helping students. The white board allows sharing of student work, maps, diagrams and other illustrations. Students and teachers may chat as well as share desktops or work material during TutorLink or TeacherLink sessions.

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Learn then Play’s PAL™ system helps to ensure safe student communication through Study Group Link, TeacherLinkPlus and TutorLinkPlus. Only students, teachers and tutors who have been checked through the PAL system are allowed onto the study group and TeacherLink systems. Use of Study Group Link, TeacherLinkPlus and TutorLinkPlus by a student must first be approved by a parent. Cyber bullying and inappropriate language are not allowed on the LTP PAL system. Parents and teachers can be notified of inappropriate student conduct.

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Configuring the Learning Desktop Configure programs and websites that may be used; Set learning subjects and materials; Set Learning Desktop mode.

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Parent and teacher users may choose the programs and website resources a child may use while the child is doing homework or studying on the Learning Desktop. Parent and teacher users may also set the academic subjects for each child user. These subjects are selected based on the student’s age. When the Learning Desktop is running, the student will be able to select and run these allowed programs.

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Parents or teachers select from available programs on the computer that may be used when the Learning Desktop is running. When the Learning Desktop is running, the student will be able to select and run the allowed programs.

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Learning desktop subjects and related materials are also selected by parent or teacher. Based on the selections made, resources and allowed study Websites are set. The learning subjects and course material displayed vary based on student age and school curriculum (if applicable)

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Schools using Active Directory or LDAP compliant servers may choose to implement Learn then Play’s Enterprise Server Management System (ESMS). Through ESMS, settings are managed through Active Directory and SQL Server. Learn then Play’s ESM system uses SQL Server to safely and securely maintain enterprise data. Our Web based configuration toolkit is available for remote management.

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Learn then Play Thank you for your interest in the Learning Desktop. For more information on other Learn then Play features, please visit our website: www.learnthenplay.com