This will allow more accessible information to students
The Smithsonian Institution, which is located in Washington, D.C., is looking to make it easier for young students working on personal growth through their academics.
The Smithsonian announced that it has formed a partnership with ePals Incorporated in order to deliver expertise and resources that is typically found in the famed research complex through a social learning platform geared toward students in K-12. No stranger to the education realm, ePals can be reached by more than 25 million students in 200 countries.
"The Smithsonian Institution is excited to be fusing our rich educational resources with ePals' industry-leading social learning platform," said Stephanie Norby, director of the Smithsonian's Center for Education and Museum Studies. "By working together, we’re not just delivering Smithsonian content to a broad community of learners – we're creating new opportunities for discovery, collaboration, and meaningful learning experiences."
The content will be available through a protected cloud computing system, and students will be able to use materials available for such subjects as science, art, history and culture through this new venture.
