From rigor to relevance and effectiveness to efficiency, the reasons schools implement ODYSSEYWARE and create their own student-centered online learning environments are as varied as the learners finding academic success with this innovative curriculum. Teachers teach, students learn, and schools succeed in their mission to provide a rigorous, relevant, 21st century education to every child who wants to achieve.
Watch these videos to see real people and hear real stories about ODYSSEYWARE.
Jennifer Fimbres, Teacher
Tucson, AZ
"The world that we live in is increasingly technical. Students need to be able to function in that environment with a certain amount of independence. ODYSSEYWARE allows them to do this."
Bill Bertrand, Deputy Superintendent of Alternative Education
Ontario, CA
Reading a letter from parent:"Just a quick note to let you know that this program is making a difference in the lives of both students and parents. Because of the ODYSSEYWARE program, he was able to take responsibility and complete the requirements necessary to complete this course. It was helpful for both my husband and I since we didn't have to alter our schedules to enable our son to complete his coursework. Thank you for giving students a opportunity to step up and get back on track academically."
Andrea Perez, Mother of High School Student
Montgomery, AL
"The ODYSSEYWARE is wonderful. Try it; you'll like it. It's almost like a dream come true. My daughter was at third grade level and is now at 9th or 10th grade level within six or seven months. That's a miracle."
Miguel O'Leary
Tucson, AZ
"ODYSSEYWARE has impacted my grades, definitely, in a positive way. They've gone up, and I've been able to try and get back to where I need to be."
DeDe Smith, Teacher
Hesperia, CA
"I believe that virtual education is not the future. It's happening now. We're finding that not every student learns best by a textbook. We've known that for a lot of years, but we just didn't have the tools available. Now that we have the tools to differentiate the instruction for the kids, it's just amazing."
Diane Causey, Principal
Montgomery, AL
"The computer is only concerned with them accomplishing the goals of completing the assignments. It has leveled the playing field for kids who, quite often, have not had a level playing field before, and enabled them to do amazing things. We have students who have been on an occupational diploma program who are doing outstanding work on ODYSSEYWARE."
Justin Michael Brooks, Student, Canterbury High School
Montgomery, AL
"A lot of my problems have been solved by using ODYSSEYWARE. I had trouble doing work from a book. It's easier for me, because the lessons and the quizzes reassign themselves and you have more than one chance to pass. ODYSSEYWARE makes it easier to learn."
Mary K. Davidson, Facilitator
Ontario, CA
"Because ODYSSEYWARE is available 24/7, these kids can go home and, at the end of a long day, after their ROP class or after their adult school evening class, 8 or 9 o'clock at night when all the other institutions are closed up and shuttered for the day, they can go online and continue the learning process. And they do."
Justin Willis, Student
Montgomery, AL
"For young people like me who are computer savvy and kind of lazy in the classroom, it's very helpful. Because of ODYSSEYWARE, I complete my work in a timely fashion. I have become a better student in the classroom. My GPA has improved miraculously. I am much brighter than I was at the public school."
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