Rosetta Stone
On this episode of the TeacherCast App Spotlight, Jeff welcomes Global Marketing Director Tanya Mas and Sydney Harper from the Aspen Academy to discuss how Rosetta Stone is transforming the way students are able to learn and master a new language. About Rosetta Stone Rosetta Stone is a global leader in technology-driven language and learning solutions, and for 25 years has provided educators with interactive English and World Language programs that change their students\u2019 lives. More than 22,000 education institutions worldwide have partnered with Rosetta Stone to develop their students\u2019 natural ability to read, write, and speak with confidence in a new language. Rosetta Stone\xae Foundations for K-12 is designed for beginner to intermediate students to learn skills needed for conversational proficiency. Foundations combine EdTech and proven methodologies for easy integration into a school\u2019s language program, increasing students\u2019 instructional access and opportunity in up to 24 languages. As students complete interactive language instruction they unlock the ability to practice their language skills through games, activities, stories, and live online conversations\u2014leveled to their learning progress. Learn how combining Rosetta Stone Foundations with traditional language instruction complements any curriculum at http://www.rosettastone.com/K12. Links of Interest Twitter: @RosettaStoneEd Facebook: facebook.com/RosettaStone K-12 Resource Hub:\xa0k12hub.rosettastone.com YouTube:\xa0http://k12hub.rosettastone.com/video About Our Guests Sydney Harper is pleased to be teaching for her eighth year at Aspen Academy.\xa0 She holds a Master of Arts from the University of Denver in International Studies, a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music Theatre and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Translation and Interpretation from the University of Nebraska at Kearney.\xa0 This will be Mrs. Harper\u2019s eleventh year teaching in independent schools.\xa0 Through her teaching career, she has taught Spanish, American History, Global Issues, Health and Wellness, World Seminar, Drama and Music to students ECE-12.\xa0 She makes it her goal to integrate across the curriculum and throughout the community to provide the most enriching education possible.\xa0 She has lead students on service learning, outdoor expeditionary and history based outings to Costa Rica, Mexico, Moab, Dinosaur National Monument, Flaming Gorge and Historical Route 66.\xa0 On these outings, Ms. Harper\xa0wrote and utilized various curricula to provide enriching, educational experiences throughout.\xa0\xa0 In her spare time, Mrs. Harper sings professionally with symphony orchestras, local theatre and music groups, and writes and performs her own music in Denver venues. Tanya Mas is Rosetta Stone\u2019s Global Marketing Director and\xa0is responsible for the strategy and execution of the global demand generation programs for the Enterprise & Education verticals in the US, UK and DACH region. \xa0Prior to her current position, Tanya was the Senior Education Marketing Manager for Rosetta Stone and was responsible\xa0for the overall go-to-market strategy for the K-12 and Higher Education verticals. She designed and managed the strategic development and implementation of all the Education marketing programs, including the development of sales enablement and support materials. Tanya has been with Rosetta Stone for almost 5 years and earned a Masters, Corporate & Professional Communications Degree from Radford University. Prior to receiving her Master\u2019s Degree, she earned a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Political Science-International Relations, as well as, a Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Foreign Languages-French & Spanish. She also studied abroad at L'Universit\xe9 Catholique de L'Ouest in Angers, France. Thank You For Your Podcast Reviews Are you enjoying The TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network? Please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today. I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Contact Me Host: Jeff Bradbury @TeacherCast Email: feedback@teachercast.net Voice Mail: http://www.TeacherCast.net/voicemail YouTube: http://www.TeacherCast.net/video iTunes: http://www.TeacherCast.net/audio Check Out More TeacherCast Programming TeacherCast Podcast (http://www.teachercast.net/tcp) TeacherCast App Spotlight (http://www.teachercast.net/appspotlight) Educational Podcasting Today (http://www.educationalpodcasting.today) The TechEducator Podcast (http://www.techeducatorpodcast.com) Ask the Tech Coach Podcast (http://www.AskTheTechCoach.com) View LIVE Professional Development from TeacherCast TeacherCast.tv TeacherCast Broadcasting Google+ Community Need a Presenter? Jeff Bradbury (@TeacherCast) is available as a Keynote Speaker, Presenter, or to Broadcast your conference LIVE! Check out my NEW Homepage: JeffreyBradbury.com