Quick
introduction: Using the Internet to reach a diverse audience,
nonprofit organization eSpindle Learning offers 100% individualized
vocabulary and spelling practice to help students of all ages become
confident readers and writers.
The online tutoring service delivers customized learning sessions based on a
proprietary database of over 150,000 words.
The organization was established in 2004 and matches memberships with scholarships for disadvantaged students. It's latest campaign, Vocabulary Junction, includes a 1,000,000 scholarships pledge and is focusing on empowering 3rd graders with a learning tool that can help them build their verbal confidence.
Customizes learning sessions based on a proprietary
database of more than 150,000 words, complete with audio and extensive
online resources.
Meets educational standards and effortlessly integrates
with other curriculum materials.
Helps teachers save an average of 2.5 hours per week when
they delegate word lists to eSpindle.
Provides easy, real-time reporting to show progress in
vocabulary and spelling skills.
Offers a range of free online resources to support
literacy
Hosts the annual Word Cup competition, an international
event for people of all ages, 14-114.
Winner of a Parents' Choice Award and a Teachers' Choice
Award for the Family.
Nominated "Innovation company" by the Software & Information Industry Association, SIIA, in 2008.
Word Cup Facts:
Is an
international competition hosted by eSpindle Learning at www.Word-Cup.org.
Is designed
to raise awareness for the value of a broad vocabulary, and to connect
those with advanced verbal skills with those who are struggling with
language.
Quizzes
participants on vocabulary knowledge and spelling skills in a
time-restricted environment.
Utilizes a
patent-pending online quiz module so contestants from around the world
can participate.
