National Middle School Association`s Annual Conference features classroom loaded
with the latest technology to create a 21st century learning environment
BROOKLYN PARK, Minn.--(Business Wire)--
The National Middle School Association (NMSA) is featuring a 21st Century
Classroom during its 36th annual conference November 5-7 in Indianapolis.
Varitronics is thrilled to announce that its VariQuest Visual Learning Tools are
a part of this noteworthy exhibit for the second year in a row. NMSA has teamed
up with several companies, including Varitronics, with the goal of producing the
most technologically advanced classroom possible.
The 2009 NMSA Conference offers helpful tools and encouragement to provide a
relevant, high-quality education for young adolescents. It is attended by
educators of all kinds including teachers, principals, athletic directors and
media specialists. The 21st Century Classroom exhibit is a recent addition, and
is already a favorite for many attendees.
For part of the conference, the classroom will be staffed by teachers, giving
students from local school districts the opportunity to experiment with
VariQuest and other innovative classroom technologies in the education market,
and conference attendees a glimpse of how these products impact student
achievement. Participating in this program is Carmel Clay Schools` Clay Middle
School and Indianapolis Public Schools` School 91.
"There is a vast range of technologies that contribute to 21st century learning,
and with VariQuest, students and teachers can explore the unique ways they can
improve achievement and engagement by bringing their lessons and activities to
life in the classroom," said Richard Garrity, director of sales and marketing at
Varitronics. "The exhibit that NMSA has put together is a great way to showcase
the most innovative technologies in the market today, and we are honored that
VariQuest is a part of it."
The assembly of the classroom is not taken lightly; NMSA sought the services of
the Skillman Corporation to manage the site`s construction as well as the
Fanning Howey Firm to handle the classroom`s design. For more information
regarding the conference and exhibit, including drawings and videos, visit
www.nmsa.org.
VariQuest Visual Learning Tools are designed to have a long-lasting impact on
student achievement, student engagement and professional development in schools.
For more information, visit www.variquest.com.
Varitronics and VariQuest are registered trademarks of Varitronics, A Brady
Business.
About Varitronics
Varitronics, A Brady Business, provides education technology products and
solutions that help improve student achievement and teacher effectiveness.
Varitronics' customer base includes more than 28,000 early childhood centers,
elementary schools, secondary schools, and post-secondary institutions
throughout North America. Schools utilize Varitronics' latest product suite, the
VariQuest Visual Learning Tools, to create a visually stimulating learning
environment that helps to reinforce student engagement and retention, enhance
professional development programs and support creative fundraising efforts.
The interactive VariQuest suite includes the Cutout Maker, Poster Maker, Awards
Maker and Design Center, and is powered by proprietary VariQuest Software
featuring thousands of curriculum-aligned templates and graphics designed
specifically for schools. Together, VariQuest Visual Learning Tools allow
students, staff and administrators the ability to quickly and easily create
customized posters, banners, award plaques, stickers, manipulatives and cutouts
that help bring their lessons, activities and key messages to life.
Varitronics was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Varitronics was acquired by Brady Corporation in 1996. As part of its commitment
to give back to schools, Brady has honored more than 2,000 students with college
scholarships totaling over $600,000 since 1990. For more information about
Varitronics or VariQuest, visit www.variquest.com.
Varitronics, A Brady Business
Melissa Howie, 763-536-6436
melissa_howie@bradycorp.com
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