Inkling, maker of an exciting new publishing platform for tablet devices, announced its participation in the Virginia Department of Education’s “Beyond Textbooks” program to move digital learning content into the classroom. Across the state, a cohort of Advanced Placement (AP) Biology students enrolled in Virtual Virginia, the VDOE’s online learning program, will receive iPads with one of McGraw-Hill Education’s bestselling textbooks enhanced with features like 3-D molecules, interactive assessment, social note sharing and more. The interactive textbooks are powered by Inkling.

“Digital technology holds enormous potential for transforming instruction and for cost savings for Virginia school divisions, which currently spend $70 million a year on textbooks,” Governor Bob McDonnell said.

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“For online teachers, it’s the biggest honor you could receive,” Dove said. “To be recognized as one of the leaders in a field that is evolving and changing every day is really empowering. It just takes your breath away.” Dove was among three finalists for the inaugural award, which was created to recognize outstanding online teachers and their exceptional contributions, the education board said in the announcement. The judging committee selected Dove and the other finalists from more than 50 nominations in 24 states.

Steven Sproles, a Wise, Va., psychology and economics teacher who offers instruction online through Virtual Virginia was one of the other two finalists. The third was high school social studies teacher Gabrielle Bray from the Gwinnett County, Ga., Online Campus.

Dove said Southwest Virginia should be proud that it produced two of the top three chosen as finalists for the inaugural award.

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