MINDS ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE)

Farmington Hills, MI – MINDS and ISTE (the International Society for Technology in Education) have formed a strategic partnership to promote the development, dissemination and adoption of educational best practices incorporating interactive learning tools such as Videoconferencing, Webcasting and Video-on-Demand.

With a worldwide membership of leaders in educational technology, ISTE provides members with information, networking opportunities and guidance as they face the challenge of incorporating computers, the Internet and other emerging technologies into schools. Already an ISTE 100 member, MINDS' further partnership with ISTE brings valuable interactive tools to the organization that will expand ISTE's professional development capabilities to deliver information and media-rich training online.

"We value our relationship with ISTE and are excited for the opportunity to collaborate on the development, capture and delivery of quality content," states Karl Seiler, President of MINDS. "ISTE has consistently taken a leadership role in establishing best practices and national standards for the effective use of information technology in education. Our experience in the use of these tools, combined with ISTE's professional development leadership will be a model of how education and business partnerships can effectively serve our communities."

Don Knezek, Chief Executive Officer for ISTE states, "MINDS has the experience and the tools we are looking for to keep ISTE in the forefront of providing our members with innovative educational technology. With their Videoconferencing, Webcasting and hosting services we can reach an audience anywhere in the world, at any time and any pace. It's a win-win partnership."

ISTE provides leadership and service to improve teaching and learning by advancing the effective use of education technologies. For information on ISTE programs, products, and services, call 1.800.336.8191, or visit the ISTE Website at www.iste.org.

With offices in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and Texas, MINDS is dedicated to enhancing education through interactive learning. Visit the MINDS Website at http://www.minds.tv or call 248.489.8400 for more information.