The
Futurekids Solution empowers educators, students, and
administrators to be proficient with technology as a learning,
instruction, administrative, and communication tool resulting
in better learning outcomes and improved return on investment.
Corporate Overview
Founded in 1983, Futurekids began with a focus
on computer literacy for children and teachers around the world,
first in learning centers and now in schools. Today, Futurekids
is a global leader in helping schools use technology to
transform education. With more than 24 years experience, we've
been a trusted and valued partner to thousands of schools all
around the world and licensed in over 65 countries. Our mission
is simple; to help schools become future schools and to help
children become futurekids, creating a worldwide community that
integrates the power of technology to facilitate and improve
student performance.
Futurekids is one of several education-focused companies under
the leadership of Bob and Jan Davidson, educational
entrepreneurs and founders of Davidson & Associates. This
visionary duo created one of the most successful educational
software companies in the world, which brought you the Math
Blaster and Reading Blaster series, and numerous other
educational technology software products.
Futurekids Model
The key to our success is that we offer a model of technology
integration that's specifically tailored to meet the needs of
schools and teachers and everything we do is based on recognized
national and state standards for education technology use in the
classroom. Futurekids offers a range of products and services
for schools that includes technology professional development,
student technology curriculum, technology- infused subject
matter curricula, management of school computer programs, and
learning tools. In addition to providing individualized on-site
resources, we offer ongoing mentoring and support to ensure
long-term success. Futurekids has a range of customizable
education technology solutions and services that are proven to
work.
Futurekids' unique advantages include:
- Futurekids offers a complete and comprehensive education
technology solution that helps schools ensure a high return on
their technology investment.
- Professional development program and K-20 curriculum are
strategically aligned enabling teachers to receive technology
training and then use the curriculum to transfer similar
knowledge and skill to students.
- Students experience more active and engaged learning, and
therefore achieve at high academic levels.
- Teachers are motivated by the on-site instructors that offer
long-term mentoring and support and the ability to train on
equipment in their own teaching environments.
Professional development program and K-20 curriculum are aligned
to the learning standards of the International Society for
Technology in Education (ISTE).
- Futurekids, with over 24 years of experience, is the
industry leader in educational technology. Throughout schools,
highly trained and experienced Futurekids experts work closely
with school officials to: (1) identify the school's education
and technology goals, (2) to create and implement an
individualized technology education program, and (3) to monitor
their progress over time. As a result, schools benefit from
Futurekids' cost-effective, time-saving resources, enabling
teachers and students to achieve at high levels.
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