WPBT2 Releases New Kidvision VPK App
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Cammy Richards
Director Communications
WPBT2
305-424-4013
cammy_richards@wpbt.org
Kristina Gutierrez
Supervisor of Community Outreach/Events
WPBT2
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kristina_gutierrez@wpbt.org
Miami, Fl., August 9, 2011- WPBT2 announced the release of its new Kidvision VPK app. The new app allows iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch users to access the online tools available for teachers and parents to develop and enhance the skills of 4 year olds throughout Florida in an effort to meet the pre-kindergarten learning standards.
The Kidvision VPK app includes virtual field trips taking pre-K children to different places within the community, teaching the children the standards needed in a fun and lively way. Each theme based learning unit specifically identifies, explains and teaches Florida’s Pre-Kindergarten Learning Standards through hands-on lesson plans. The app also includes an assessment with each field trip that kids will enjoy playing.
“This app makes it fun and exciting for kids to learn the education standards necessary for kindergarten. We hope it gives them the skills they need for success in school. The app also allows parents to take charge of their child’s education. We think it’s a wonderful learning tool,” said Jack Kelly, vice president of production at WPBT2.
The app is free and available for download through the iTunes App Store: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/kidvisionvpk/id450229487?mt=8.
About WPBT2
South Florida’s premier public broadcaster, WPBT2, is a community-licensed, not-for-profit media enterprise serving communities from the Treasure Coast to the Florida Keys. WPBT2 provides high quality content from PBS, independent acquisitions and its own original productions. WPBT2’s digital media platform, offers: 2HD, a 24-hour high definition channel; Digital 2.2, a mix of Science & Nature Channel, The Florida Channel and Create; Digital 2.3, V-me, a 24-hour national Spanish-language network; and www.wpbt2.org, the WPBT2 website including, Impromp2 (a community blog), the WPBT2 Video Player and uVu, a video sharing website.
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