Achieving what matters most. Online educational solutions for today s administrators and teachers

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1 Achieving what matters most Online educational solutions for today s administrators and teachers

2 I have two special-needs students with individualized educational programs and they benefit a lot from being able to have extra time and extra opportunities to re-take tests for better success in grades. Grace Decken, RN, NBCT Applied Educational Systems Elevating Teachers and Learners To Success Since 1987, Applied Educational Systems has been the recognized leader of technology-driven curriculum solutions for career and technical education programs. We are experts who understand the current educational landscape and the challenges that come with it, and we provide solutions for those biggest challenges making both educators and students more successful. Using the HealthCenter21 program met the various needs of our students, such as the visual and auditory learners using the computer aspect and the tactile learners performing hands-on activities in the lab setting. Nina Eckert, Instructor Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Willow Street, PA

3 Cost-Saving Solutions More than ever, today s educational resources need to be efficient and cost-effective. Schools face decreased funding and smaller budgets, and still need to provide quality curriculum. Applied Educational Systems provides cost savings by utilizing to the cloud delivery of its solutions: Cloud platform delivers access to online instructional resources over the Internet No additional IT infrastructure investment required (servers, data storage, backup) No installation or configuration requirements New online content and updates that can be rapidly deployed The cutting-edge, efficient and flexible online features provide a lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional educational software and make the content affordable for schools of all sizes. HealthCenter21 Online from Applied Educational Systems is just one of the solutions we deliver using the cloud platform. Learning That Makes Sense for All Students For students to learn, they must be engaged. Traditional textbooks and lecture-style classroom settings are no longer effective in a culture where quick, immediate feedback is expected, and where students represent a wide range of learning abilities. Applied Educational Systems delivers solutions and positive results for the varied learning backgrounds and student skill sets that compose a teacher s classroom. Students are more prepared for success in their health, business or IT careers, and teachers are better equipped to help them reach that success: Learning modules that are customizable to individual student needs Assessment tools that provide continuous, real-time feedback Interactive and engaging instruction that students relate to and learn from Online learning options that better accommodate students busy lifestyles Educators who partner with Applied Educational Systems quickly see the benefits of implementing instructional resources that appeal to today s diverse students. We have many success stories to share learn more. This is exciting for students with English as a second language or learning disabilities. Brenda Chapman, RN, MS, M.Ed., NBCT, CDLI, Instructor Francis Tuttle Technology Center, Oklahoma City, OK HealthCenter21 is an online curriculum resource for administrators and instructors looking to improve Career and Technical healthcare HealthCenter21 allows students to move at different speeds. Students enjoy the freedom to move at their own pace. Judy Burchett, RN, MSN, Instructor New Market Skills Center, Turnwater, WA programs. HealthCenter21 delivers regularly updated, engaging, multimedia content that is relevant to each student. The content is accessible anytime, anywhere for instructors and students. The online content allows teachers to be more productive, and their graduates to enjoy success as healthcare professionals.

4 Time-Saving Instructor Tools Teachers are constantly challenged to find enough time to grade lessons and evaluate their students. Administrative duties ultimately cut into the time that s available for hands-on, one-on-one learning with students. Time-saving tools are an integral part of all Applied Educational Systems solutions they are designed with the teacher s needs in mind and greatly improve efficiency: Automated assessment and grading tools that allow for immediate evaluation Learning modules that are quickly customizable to individual student needs Student achievement reporting Ready-to-use teacher resources The benefit of including time-saving tools in our solutions is simple teachers gain valuable time which can be effectively used to work personally with students, to develop their skills and help them become individuals who are more capable, confident and ready to work. Blended Integration Made Easy Integrating online course content into today s curriculum is a necessity. It plays a key role in any learning environment and implementing it does not need to be an overwhelming challenge. Applied Educational Systems partners with administrators and teachers to give them the tools and knowledge they need to easily develop an online or blended learning environment that integrates online instructional resources into existing curriculum for career and technology education programs: Scalable online platforms for curriculum such as HealthCenter21 and Business&ITCenter21 (link to product pages on site) Interactive tools that enhance learning and are easy to use for both teacher and student Experienced team of technical experts that work closely with each school, sharing their expertise to ensure they are getting the most out of their Applied Educational Systems solutions Development resources with anytime, anywhere accessibility Learn more about our support services. Partnering with Applied Educational Systems to integrate our solutions into your program and courses will create a learning environment that delivers leading technology that is scalable, easy to use, effective, and affordable. Business&ITCenter21 is an online curriculum resource for administrators and instructors looking to improve introductory business and IT courses. Business&ITCenter21 delivers regularly updated, engaging, multimedia content that is relevant to each student. The content is accessible anytime, anywhere for instructors and students. The online content allows teachers to be more productive, and their students to succeed using essential 21st century literacy skills.

5 Business&ITCenter21 is the trifecta it s efficient, easy-to-use, and my students love it! Karl Cabucio, Instructor Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, Fall River, MA The ongoing technical support is fantastic. As instructors, we encourage any health program to add HealthCenter21 to their current curriculum. Nina Eckert, Instructor Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, Willow Street, PA I was surprised to learn that I could make a connection with students even though I didn t see them in a classroom. Kathy Turner, Instructor Sacramento County Office of Education The staff at Applied Educational Systems is wonderful and very professional. Any questions that I have had were answered in a timely manner. Lori Bamrick, R.N., Instructor Polaris Career Center, Middleburg Heights, OH

6 Without HealthCenter21, it would be extremely challenging to offer the curriculum in my current classroom set-up. By using such a comprehensive software program like HealthCenter21, I can see evidence that all course materials are covered. And I can ensure the required academic elements of the CNA programs are effectively delivered to each student. Dawn Stewart, R.N., M.S.N, Instructor Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest We have students in rural areas that can t get to [traditional classroom] programs. This has been successful. Judy Burchett, RN, MSN, Instructor New Market Skills Center, Turnwater, WA Current Curriculum That Meets Industry Standards Keeping curriculum current with state and national standards is an ongoing challenge that is made easier when using Applied Educational Systems solutions: HealthCenter21 curriculum is designed using contentspecific standards from leading, national health career organizations Business&ITCenter21 curriculum draws from a combination of business and information technology competencies and standards Web-based platform provides immediate access to regularly updated content Curriculum resources make it easier to have course continuity, scalability and sustainability With Applied Educational Systems as a partner, educators can be assured that their curriculum will reflect the most updated, relevant information available.

7 What AES Customers Are Saying Student Retention When they control learning, students get better retention and buy-in. No doubt students are learning and retaining better than before. Judy Burchett, RN, MSN New Market Skills Center, WA Time Savings HealthCenter21 lets me spend more individual time with students. Dawn Stewart, RN, MSN Oakland Schools Technical Campus Southwest, MI The Business&ITCenter21 program absolutely stands out as a classroom management tool. Susan Michael, Instructor Boyle County High School, Danville, KY Current Curriculum Meets Industry Standards HealthCenter21 allows the new teacher to explore all the areas that students need to learn, work on hands-on skills, and focus on key elements that must be achieved for employment in the future workplace. Renee Parker, R.N., Instructor Hixson High School, Hixson, TN Students I like that students can go at their own pace, and I am more available to the students that need more individualized attention. This type of delivery system addresses different learning styles with visual, audio, and tactile approaches. Stacey Bohaczyk, Instructor Mainland High School, Volusia County, Florida There s no downtime. There s more that you can do using the HealthCenter21 system. Beverly Buck, Instructor DeLand High School, Volusia County, Florida The students seem to really enjoy the flexibility of learning and more one-on-one opportunities for skills practice. Grace Decken, RN, NBCT Daniel Morgan Technology Center, SC The program is a great tool to use for students who need additional help with the material. They can review the content and activities as often as needed. Also, if students have been absent, it is a great tool to help them catch up. Teresa Rogers, Instructor Butler County Area Technology Center, Morgantown, KY Grading is much more manageable with HealthCenter21; there is less time spent on grading papers. I have more time to complete other valuable projects needed to keep my class up-to-date in the ever-changing world of healthcare! Rita Griffith, Instructor Chesterfield Technical Center, Chesterfield, VA The entire system is so user-friendly. Judy Burchett, RN, MSN, Instructor New Market Skills Center, Turnwater, WA As a teacher I am always faced with the dilemma of, How am I going to find enough time to teach everything that is required? HealthCenter21 helps me to cover the needed topics that I never get a chance to teach. Chris Pemberton, Instructor Tri-Rivers Career Center and Center for Adult Education, Marion, OH The curriculum meets a wide variety of student learning styles. Brenda Chapman, RN, MS, M.Ed, NBCT, CDLI Francis Tuttle Technology Center, OK I am very fond of the Applied Educational Systems curriculum. It has improved my students reading, comprehension skills and grades. Tameka Singh, MBA, BS Hammond Area Career Center, IN My students enjoy the Applied Educational Systems programs much more than they do the textbook! Kyle Brenner, Department Head for Business Information Systems Worcester Technical High School, MA In a computer applications class, why use the textbook when you can use a computer? Lou Ellen Blackmon, Business and ITCenter21 Teacher Socastee High School, SC HealthCenter21 has been a phenomenal resource. My students have loved it. I use the curriculum in all of my courses. Renee Parker, RN Hixson High School, TN Attrition/Enrollment I expect this program to reduce attrition, increase enrollment and ultimately strengthen our allied health program. Mignonne Ater, Dean Louisiana Technical College, LA

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