A typical CD-ROM program can be obtained for about 25,000 Learning Points. The latest equipment, including personal computers, laptops, modems and printers, is available from major manufacturers. To that end, the Learning Points Program also includes specially selected professional books, training materials and software to help keep teachers' skills as current as today's technology. Typical classroom management software can be obtained for some 60,000 Learning Points. Registered schools will be sent a catalog and a monthly statement detailing the number of Learning Points accumulated.
Schools can redeem points as often as they'd like.
Scholastic Inc. is one of the world's leading publishers and distributors of children's books, classroom and professional magazines, and other educational products. Students can access the world's greatest libraries and museums or have an electronic conference with students across town or thousands of miles away. Teachers can get on-line help, creative lesson plans and exciting new ideas for using technology in the classroom. Its original offer was 100 hours free. Schools separately are responsible for telephone or 800 access charges for dialing into the service.