For Immediate Release Contact: Maureen Crotty, Director of Communications, [email protected] VIZZLE ADDS LANGUAGE APP AND GOOGLE IMAGES™ SEARCH
Version 4.6 Includes Google Images™ search function and a new communication tool Shaker Heights, Ohio (April 29, 2014) – Monarch Teaching Technologies (MTT) released its newest version of the award-­‐winning visual learning software VizZle® which includes direct search for images through Google Images™ search service and a new template for supporting language and communication in children with autism.
VizZle users can now access photos, drawings and other images directly from Google Images™
through a built-­‐in search function within the software. This allows users to create or edit lessons with custom images with one simple click and save the desired image directly into their lesson. “Customizing activities with appealing visuals is extremely motivating for students, especially those on the autism spectrum. The new Google search function makes it that much easier to incorporate images into each lesson,” said Lauren Stafford, Vice President of Research & Instructional Design at Monarch Teaching Technologies. Additionally, the new release unveils “Topic Board,” a new template that acts as a diverse tool for communication, social skills, building language during academics and more. “I love this tool as a resource because it allows teachers to create open-­‐ended communication experiences for commenting and communication, demonstrate meaning behind the words in a sentence, or set up quizzes linked to sentence building and academics,” said Stafford. “It’s a great tool for opening doors to our students who are visual learners.” continued Vizzle 4.6, page 2 Also included in VizZle 4.6 are new fonts like Primary Penmanship, which more closely matches that of actual student handwriting and allows for better identification and tracing of printed materials. Switch access has been added for ‘Gears’ sequencing lessons and overall performance improvements enhance the software in this version. About VizZle VizZle, by Monarch teaching Technologies, is an all-­‐in-­‐one digital resource center for special educators. Educators can draw from 10,000 peer-­‐reviewed activities or create their own interactive lessons to drive student achievement. Built-­‐in data tracking and reporting tools make it a collaborative and consistent resource for school districts that deploy the software system-­‐wide. VizZle can be displayed on any computer, iPad, Android tablet, touchscreen or whiteboard connected to the internet. For more information visit www.monarchtt.com or call 1-­‐800-­‐593-­‐1934. About Monarch Teaching Technologies (MTT) MTT (monarchtt.com) provides cost-­‐effective, technology-­‐enhanced solutions for more effective instruction for children with special learning needs. MTT is affiliated with the Monarch Center for Autism, a private NFP charter school serving over 100 children in northeast Ohio. After a four-­‐year R&D collaboration with researchers funded in part by NIH grants, the company introduced VizZle, a web-­‐based visual learning resource, in 2009. For more information on VizZle or Monarch Teaching Technologies, visit http://www.monarchtt.com. ### VizZle - 20600 Chagrin Blvd, Suite #703, Shaker Heights, Ohio, 44122 - 800.593.1934