About the Parents' Choice Awards and the foundation
The Parents’ Choice Awards seal of approval is awarded to products that meet and exceed standards set by educators, scientists, performing artists, librarians, parents, and yes, kids themselves. The Foundation’s purpose is to search out and recommend fairly priced products that help kids grow – imaginatively, physically, morally and mentally—and that are fun, safe, and socially sound.
For additional information about the awards and a description of the significance of each awards category, consult the Parents' Choice Foundation's Web site (www. parents-choice.org).
Founded in 1978, Parents’ Choice is the nation’s oldest not-for-profit consumer guide to quality children’s media: books, toys, audios, software, television, videos, and magazines. The Foundation's mission is to impart solid information about the vast array of children's media products and toys that are on the market; helping parents and caregivers of all achievements and backgrounds make informed decisions about which new products are right for their children.
About ComputED Learning Lab and the EDDIE awards
ComputED’s staff and directors are educators who provide the finest computer education for children and adults in the San Diego area. In-service training is offered to classroom teachers and school districts on how to implement technology in the classroom and select appropriate educational software.
The EDDIES awards recognize innovative and content-rich programs that are appropriate for use by educators to augment the classroom curriculum and to improve teacher productivity. Selection is based on academic content, potential for broad classroom use, technical merit, subject approach, and quality of management system. Winners are selected from titles submitted by publishers from around the world. All winning titles are made available to school districts, teachers, and the public through ComputED’s Educational Software Preview Service. For more information, visit The ComputEd Gazette.
About ComputED Learning Lab and the BESSIES award
ComputED is San Diego’s leading computer education facility for children and adults. Its annual educational software awards program recognizes innovative and content-rich programs that are appropriate for family purchase.
The BESSIES provide parents and teachers with a guide to
the best children’s educational software and websites available in the market
today. Winners are selected from titles submitted by publishers from around the
world. All winning titles are made available to school districts, teachers, and
the public through ComputED’s Educational Software Preview Service. For more
information, visit The ComputEd Gazette.
About Children's Software Revue and the All Star Software award
Children's Software & New Media Revue is a print periodical (6 issues per year) and web site (www.childrenssoftware.com) committed to providing comprehensive coverage of all children's interactive media, including educational and entertainment CD-ROMs, children's videogames, children's Internet sites and smart toys (toys with interactive electronic capabilities). The magazine’s mission is to help adults leverage the power of technology to support the development of children aged birth to 16.
The All Star Software award is given to select titles that have been given a high rating. Approximately 60 titles are awarded this seal each year. With Over 700 products being reviewed each year this is an honor. The Codie Awards provide the only peer recognition program in the software and information industry, a unique venue where companies compete for the praise of their competitors.
For more information, visit www.childrenssoftware.com
About the Association of Educational Publishers and its award programs
Founded in 1895, the Association of Educational Publishers is the only organization that brings together publishers, associations, and media from across the education field. Members include the most respected names in school and teacher publications, children’s magazines, software and supplemental publishers, educational foundations and associations, and the education and trade press across all media, as well as schools and school districts.
The Golden Lamp Award is the Association’s highest honor.
It sets the quality standard for its category in the industry. The Distinguished
Achievement Awards have been recognizing excellence in educational publishing
for nearly 40 years. Entries are reviewed by a panel of educators and editorial
and design publishing experts. For more information, visit the Association of Educational Publishers.
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The Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) is the principal trade association of the software code and information content industry. SIIA represents more than 1,000 leading high-tech companies that develop and market software and electronic content for business, education, consumers and the Internet.
The Codie Awards showcase the software and information industry's finest products and services and honor excellence for corporate achievement and philanthropic efforts. The Codie Awards provide the only peer recognition program in the software and information industry, a unique venue where companies compete for the praise of their competitors.
For more information, visit SIIA.