eChalk Announces Version 3.1
Leading Provider of Online Communications Platform Enhances System for K-12 Schools
New York, NY (December 23, 2002) - eChalk, the leading Web-based communication provider for K-12 public, private, and parochial schools and school districts, announced today that it launched Version 3.1 of the eChalk system this December. The latest version includes numerous new tools and a streamlined user interface making the system the most comprehensive and easiest to use on the market.
Some of the more noticeable changes include the ability to pick custom colors, controls to enable the importing and exporting of users accounts between schools and improved sharing of group lists.
"The new features of 3.1 are a direct response to our ongoing research and feedback from our current customers. As eChalk services more and more schools and districts the demand for custom solutions has increased. 3.1 has proven to be a critical step in meeting these needs" said Charlene Noll, Head of Product Development at eChalk.
eChalk utilizes an in-depth research process usually reserved for high-end corporate software companies. By taking this process to K-12 schools, eChalk has been able to deliver a service that meets the many unique needs of K-12 schools and districts.
Version 3.1 offers comes the ability to pick custom colors, controls to enable the importing and exporting of users accounts between schools, improved sharing of Group Lists, an enhanced Site Directory, new Virus Scanning Alerts, new Custom Start Page options and Extended Email Viewing options (critical for users who are used to having their email open all day long). The system can be integrated seamlessly into a school's current Web-site and can communicate with a school or district's Student Information System(SIS) or other databases. It can also help deliver other online third party content which allows a school or district to more easily manage these resources.
About eChalk
eChalk is the leading provider of customized, Web-based communication networks for K-12 schools and districts. eChalk offers schools and districts their own secure, affordable, easy to use and entirely advertising-free platform to enhance the educational process through effective use of the Internet. As an Application Service Provider (ASP), eChalk leverages schools' existing technology infrastructure, providing a premium yet affordable solution that facilitates interaction within the school, between schools, and within the larger educational community. eChalk works on any computer that has a connection to the Internet and a browser of 4.0 or higher. To learn more, visit www.eChalk.com or contact eChalk at 212-809-8400 or info@eChalk.com.
