FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Gandy
303-359-9836
Canvastic LLC Launches a Web Version, Canvastic.NET
'Really Simple Easy Page Publishing for Primary Students'
Lafayette, CO December 2, 2008 - Canvastic LLC announces the launch of their first online version of the popular publishing solution for students and teachers called Canvastic.NET. Canvastic version 3.5, is the desktop application for Macintosh and Windows computers. This web application version, .NET, extends the use of Canvastic to any computer anywhere with Internet access and the Adobe Flash plugin installed.
Canvastic.NET (pronounced: CANVASTIC DOT NET) continues and expands on the concept that software tools our students use to publish should be flexible and incredibly easy to use. It loads in just seconds. It is designed for primary students to easily combine their own writing and drawing into attractive, useful published pages. Besides the basic drawing tools and text area there is a feature called "Replay" that displays the student's work in sequence as in a movie. It is engaging and useful. Vince Ardito, the technology coordinator at Mountain View Elementary School outside Denver, said, "Replay gives me dozens of great ideas for useful activities with the younger students. They love it and it is just a click of the mouse." Students can print or save a downloaded JPEG file to preserve their work.
Canvastic.NET was developed for three reasons. First, to draw attention to the brand name and the flagship application, Canvastic. Second, to provide a free alternative for primary students' publishing in schools where budgets for software are non-existent. Steve Gandy, Canvastic LLC partner, said, "So, many teachers have been interested in Canvastic but have told us that there just isn't any money for software in their schools." Finally, Canvastic.NET is also a way around the draconian security policies that are in place in many Windows based schools. Gandy also said, "A lot of teachers tell us that they are not even allowed to download software for trial at all - even if we provide free licenses, pilot programs or assurances of safety. They are restricted to using Microsoft Office for all their students. It is just sad - for us but more importantly for the students."
The plans for Canvastic.NET depend upon its popularity. It will always be available as a free, ad-supported alternative for students and schools everywhere. In the future, ad-free access may be sold as a yearly subscription. Additional features and the customization that is a big part of the desktop application will come as soon as possible.
Canvastic.NET has been successfully tested on Macintosh, Windows, Linux, and Solaris computers using Internet Explorer, Safari, and Firefox browsers. Installing the current version of Flash is recommended for optimal performance.
Any school can continue to pilot the desktop version of Canvastic for up to 60 days on as many computers as desired. See this prior press release for details: www.canvastic.com/news/download/CanvasticFreeOfferPR-070305.pdf
Many school districts still qualify for a free site license for 50% of their schools. See this prior press release for details: www.canvastic.com/news/download/Canvastic_Grants_Licenses_2008.pdf
About Canvastic LLC
Canvastic LLC is the coming together of two companies to develop and market the software Canvastic. FlatTop Technology, Inc. (FlatTopTechnology.com ) builds custom software applications for businesses in a wide variety of industries and was the lead technical developer of the Canvastic software. TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support. Full product information is available at: Canvastic.com.
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Dec 2, 2008
Feb 27, 2008
Conference Exhibits
Canvastic will be exhibiting and presenting at these upcoming ed. tech conferences:
UCET - Salt Lake City, UT Feb. 29-Mar. 1, www.ucet.org
KTLC - Louisville, KY Mar. 6-7, kentuckytlc.org
MEC - Tempe, AZ Mar. 10-12, mec.asu.edu
NETA - Omaha, NE Apr. 24-25, www.netasite.org
Stop by and get a demo., a free single license or hear about the huge license grants available to school districts (see: www.canvastic.com/news)
UCET - Salt Lake City, UT Feb. 29-Mar. 1, www.ucet.org
KTLC - Louisville, KY Mar. 6-7, kentuckytlc.org
MEC - Tempe, AZ Mar. 10-12, mec.asu.edu
NETA - Omaha, NE Apr. 24-25, www.netasite.org
Stop by and get a demo., a free single license or hear about the huge license grants available to school districts (see: www.canvastic.com/news)
PRESS RELEASE: Canvastic will Grant Huge Licenses to Tech. Savvy School Districts Nationwide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Steve Gandy
303-359-9836
Canvastic will Grant Huge Licenses to Tech. Savvy School Districts Nationwide
Lafayette, CO March 1, 2008 - Canvastic LLC announces the search for school districts that are technology leaders nationwide. Districts will be awarded licenses of Canvastic version 3 valued from $10K to $200K or more. The company will make the award to any district that meets the qualification criteria. The company will award one unlimited building site license ($949 value) for every two elementary and middle schools in the district. This is a pure gift with no obligation beyond installation of the program. Canvastic LLC feels that these gifts will help the program become more widely known as a great choice in student publishing in K-8.
School District Qualifications:
1. School District must have 20 or more schools.
2. School District must agree to install Canvastic in a timely manner.
3. School District must want to move their younger students beyond using "edutainment" programs or professional office suites for productivity to a real "tool-for-school" publishing application.
4. School District must support the gift by supporting their school level technology leaders during the installation and initial use of the program.
Steve Gandy, a Canvastic LLC, principal said, "We are very pleased to announce this program. Many, many schools have no idea that there are other choices for publishing with their younger students. They gave up looking years ago because the powers that be never really adapted the toy-like applications for real school use. Let's face it, the 'wacky-bomb' does not promote focus in a standards based classroom in my opinion. Neither do any of the variations of professional office suites. Canvastic, on the other hand, has just the tools and functions that young students need for all kinds of publishing. And it can scale itself from a pre-K level to advanced one, and everywhere in-between. Besides giving Canvastic a larger footprint in the market these gifts will hopefully raise the bar for all the software in this genre."
Two districts have already accepted gifts. Calcasieu Parish Schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana received a license valued at $15,000. Mehlville School District in St. Louis, Missouri accepted a gift license valued at $13,000.
To apply for the gift, contact the company and state your interest:
Canvastic LLC
Attn: Gift Licenses
12635 Flagg Drive
Suite 101
Lafayette, CO 80026
877-579-8207
Applications will be accepted throughout 2008.
Canvastic is the graphics and text publishing software for students and teachers in K-8. It features a clear on-screen display making it easy to use for everyone. It can be customized for users of different ages. It really grows with the user. Canvastic is a real tool for school, not a toy. There are no time wasting features or excessive options. You can download a demonstration copy at www.canvastic.com.
About Canvastic LLC
Canvastic LLC is the coming together of two companies to develop and market the software Canvastic. FlatTop Technology, Inc. (FlatTopTechnology.com ) builds custom software applications for businesses in a wide variety of industries and was the lead technical developer of the Canvastic software. TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support. He was a public school technology leader in Colorado for 25 years. Full product information is available at: Canvastic.com.
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Contact: Steve Gandy
303-359-9836
Canvastic will Grant Huge Licenses to Tech. Savvy School Districts Nationwide
Lafayette, CO March 1, 2008 - Canvastic LLC announces the search for school districts that are technology leaders nationwide. Districts will be awarded licenses of Canvastic version 3 valued from $10K to $200K or more. The company will make the award to any district that meets the qualification criteria. The company will award one unlimited building site license ($949 value) for every two elementary and middle schools in the district. This is a pure gift with no obligation beyond installation of the program. Canvastic LLC feels that these gifts will help the program become more widely known as a great choice in student publishing in K-8.
School District Qualifications:
1. School District must have 20 or more schools.
2. School District must agree to install Canvastic in a timely manner.
3. School District must want to move their younger students beyond using "edutainment" programs or professional office suites for productivity to a real "tool-for-school" publishing application.
4. School District must support the gift by supporting their school level technology leaders during the installation and initial use of the program.
Steve Gandy, a Canvastic LLC, principal said, "We are very pleased to announce this program. Many, many schools have no idea that there are other choices for publishing with their younger students. They gave up looking years ago because the powers that be never really adapted the toy-like applications for real school use. Let's face it, the 'wacky-bomb' does not promote focus in a standards based classroom in my opinion. Neither do any of the variations of professional office suites. Canvastic, on the other hand, has just the tools and functions that young students need for all kinds of publishing. And it can scale itself from a pre-K level to advanced one, and everywhere in-between. Besides giving Canvastic a larger footprint in the market these gifts will hopefully raise the bar for all the software in this genre."
Two districts have already accepted gifts. Calcasieu Parish Schools in Lake Charles, Louisiana received a license valued at $15,000. Mehlville School District in St. Louis, Missouri accepted a gift license valued at $13,000.
To apply for the gift, contact the company and state your interest:
Canvastic LLC
Attn: Gift Licenses
12635 Flagg Drive
Suite 101
Lafayette, CO 80026
877-579-8207
Applications will be accepted throughout 2008.
Canvastic is the graphics and text publishing software for students and teachers in K-8. It features a clear on-screen display making it easy to use for everyone. It can be customized for users of different ages. It really grows with the user. Canvastic is a real tool for school, not a toy. There are no time wasting features or excessive options. You can download a demonstration copy at www.canvastic.com.
About Canvastic LLC
Canvastic LLC is the coming together of two companies to develop and market the software Canvastic. FlatTop Technology, Inc. (FlatTopTechnology.com ) builds custom software applications for businesses in a wide variety of industries and was the lead technical developer of the Canvastic software. TeachTech Inc. (TeachTechColorado.com ) is a consulting firm founded by Steve Gandy that specializes in school and small office training and support. He was a public school technology leader in Colorado for 25 years. Full product information is available at: Canvastic.com.
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