[FoRK] Fwd: Kauffman Foundation Science of Sports mobile modules

[Jim Whitehead]

Of possible interest to FoRKs...

- Jim

Begin forwarded message:

> The Kauffman Foundation, in association with Hot Lava Software,  
> introduces the Science of Sports Education Center, a next  
> generation online learning site that allows students to access some  
> amazing sports-related learning modules designed to enhance their  
> knowledge of Science, Technology and Math concepts using their  
> Internet-ready PC, a data-enabled smart phone, or even a basic  
> cellphone or standard voice handset.  Each module is short (taking  
> only 2 to 3 minutes to complete) and highlights key science and  
> mathematical concepts found throughout the world of sports – be it  
> how a baseball curves, a bicycle is propelled, or how a table  
> tennis player creates backspin.  After viewing or listening to each  
> lesson, a short interactive quiz measures understanding and  
> knowledge retention.
>      SCIENCE OF SPORTS EDUCATION CENTER ACCESS INSTRUCTIONS
>
> From Personal Computers & Smart Phones:
>
> To access our Science of Sports learning modules from your Internet- 
> connected PC or using your data-enabled smart phone/PDA, click on  
> the following web link:
>
>
> Click here to try a module now
>
>
> Registration is fast and automatic, and you'll immediately have  
> access to a series of titles covering a variety of science and math- 
> related subjects.
>
> From Basic Cell Phones, Landline Phones or via Skype® Calls:
>
> Alternatively, you can access select Science of Sports learning  
> modules from any telephone (cellular, landline or VoIP) by dialing  
> one of the two numbers below.  There’s no need to register and your  
> phone number will never be called or released to any third party  
> organization.  [NOTE: Non-US callers must currently make an  
> international call to access the Science of Sports Education Center  
> but low cost Skype-out calls are fully supported and encouraged.]
>
> 1-314-480-3560 (USA/Canada or via Skype)
>
> 1-866-894-4157 (USA only)
>
> We invite you to try out this new and exciting learning  
> experience.  You may want try both delivery experiences to see if  
> you learn better viewing text/graphical content or listening to  
> narrative audio content.  Finally, we encourage you to share your  
> reactions and rate each experience.