Wixie update now includes integration with Gaggle

Posted by Melinda Kolk on Feb 24, 2014 8:43:00 AM

Tech4Learning is making it easier for schools and districts to get up and running with Wixie by integrating their service with Gaggle’s Partner Program.

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Topics: creativity, creative software, Wixie, Gaggle

Tech4Learning Wins 2013 EDDIE Award for Share 4

Posted by Melinda Kolk on Oct 10, 2013 8:47:00 AM

Tech4Learning’s Share 4 multimedia authoring tool wins ComputED Gazette EDDIE Award for Best Educational Software in the category of Middle School Project Authoring. The EDDIE Awards target "innovative and content-rich programs and websites that augment the classroom curriculum."

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Topics: creative software, common core, share, 21st century classroom, multimedia

Tech4Learning releases Pixie Home Edition

Posted by Melinda Kolk on May 8, 2012 2:27:00 PM

Tech4Learning has released the Pixie Home Edition, a trimmed-down version of the award-winning Pixie software,  that provides an affordable ($19.95 on Amazon) way to continue the learning at home.  Research shows Pixie improves student achievement at school, and now families can promote the same great learning through creativity at home.

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Topics: pixie, creativity, creative software, play

Wixie release integrates Common Core Standards

Posted by Melinda Kolk on Jan 11, 2012 4:27:00 PM

Tech4Learning has released an update to Wixie that makes it easy to track student progress toward achievement of Common Core Standards.  Wixie is an authoring tool students can use to paint pictures, write stories, and record their voice to explore the curriculum and demonstrate mastery.

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Topics: creativity, creative software, creativity software, common core, Wixie

You can now view Wixie projects on your tablet or phone!

Posted by Melinda Kolk on Apr 22, 2011 3:51:00 PM

Students across the country have been using Wixie to develop original stories, demonstrate content mastery, and explore the curriculum. Because Wixie resides online, not only can they author anytime and anywhere, their projects reside online for and immediate learning showcase!

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Topics: creative software, creativity software, Wixie, students

Wixie and Share win 2011 BESSIE Awards!

Posted by Melinda Kolk on Apr 11, 2011 11:26:00 AM

ComputED Gazette included Wixie and Share in its 17th Annual Best Educational Software Awards. The Awards target innovative and content-rich programs and websites that provide parents and teachers with the technology to foster educational excellence. Wixie won an Early Elementary award for Multimedia Creation Website and Share won the same award for Upper Elementary.

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Topics: creative software, creativity software, share, Wixie, students, technology, technology integration, multimedia, awards, BESSIE