TouchSmart Publishing to Demonstrate Touch User Interface (TUI) Textbook at NECC 2004

TouchSmart is to demonstrate a new technology that uses touch user interface (TUI) technology to enable wireless connectivity between a textbook and digital content. The digital content can reside on a DVD attached to a TV as well as a PC and the web. This allows for an interactive textbook experience for students.

Cincinnati, OH (PRWEB) June 19, 2004 -- TouchSmart Publishing, LLC announced today that Jason Barkeloo, TouchSmarts President and Founder will demonstrate a wireless textbook National Educational Computing Conference (NECC) sponsored by the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) to be held June 20-23, 2004, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Mr. Barkeloo will demonstrate the prototype textbook on a private appointment basis.

TouchSmart Publishing has an exhibit presence in booth #527. Private showings will be conducted at the StayBridge Suites, 501 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA, 70130, tele, 504.571.1818 and can be arranged by contacting Ron Hatfield, 614.554.2272.

According to Barkeloo this prototype represents our foundational approach to bridging the digital divide." He added, we expect that many educators will be pleased to see that we can decrease the cost of textbooks, increase the amount of content, and include those with multiple learning styles and special needs."

The NECC is expected to draw more than 16,000 teachers, teacher educators, administrators, library media specialists, technology coordinators, policy makers, industry representatives and exhibitors from around the globe. NECC 2004 will include more than 450 exhibits of the latest in educational hardware and software, as well as local and national speakers, demonstrations, discussions and workshops. Exhibits and workshops offer attendees opportunities for hands-on experience with K--20 technology products and services.

About TouchSmart Publishing, LLC.

TouchSmart Publishing is developmental-stage company with the exclusive license to develop and distribute touch-sensitive books to the K-12 math, science, and special education needs students. The Company's mission is to create and distribute exciting and easy-to-use interactive textbooks that connect to digital content by touching pages in a book. TouchSmart Publishing provides a bridge over the digital divide for more students, regardless of learning style, special needs or socioeconomic position, than are current connected. For more information, please visit the the TouchSmart Publishing web site at http://www.touchsmart.net.

Contact:

TouchSmart Publishing, LLC

Jason Barkeloo

513.225.8765

Source: TouchSmart Publishing, LLC