Background
Harcourt School Publishers approached Vertex with a request to develop interactive online editions of their elementary school reading textbooks. The goal was to provide an engaging digital learning experience for students while facilitating reading intervention for those facing challenges in mastering reading skills.
Problem
- Converting print textbooks into interactive online editions.
- Developing an online Book Viewer application using Adobe Flash.
- Creating a reading intervention software to assist students with reading difficulties.
- Meeting an accelerated production schedule to deliver online stories for state school board review.
Solution Provided
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The M2 Institute utilizes a simple at-home test kit and an e-health profile to gather crucial patient data, employing fuzzy logic knowledge bases and rule sets to evaluate and render dosing recommendations.
✅ What we did
- Automated conversion of print textbooks into interactive online editions.
- Development of an online Book Viewer application using Adobe Flash.
- Creation of a reading intervention software with text highlighting and audio support.
- Accelerated production schedule to meet state school board review deadlines.
✅ What we Deliver
Vertex successfully delivered interactive online editions of Harcourt’s elementary school reading textbooks, providing students with an engaging learning experience. The reading intervention software proved effective in assisting students with reading difficulties, enabling them to improve their reading skills. Additionally, the accelerated production schedule ensured timely delivery of the online stories for state school board review, meeting all project objectives.
Conclusion
Vertex’s collaboration with Harcourt School Publishers resulted in the successful development and deployment of interactive textbooks and reading intervention software. The seamless conversion of print textbooks to web-based formats, coupled with the development of specialized software, showcases Vertex’s expertise in digital learning solutions.
