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Immersive Teaching Software
Obama's Challenge: Build educational software that's as compelling as the best video game—and as effective as a personal tutor.
Who's Got a Shot: Chicago-based PrepMe has developed customizable test-prep software that can track a student's progress and tailor the necessary educational experience. Now the company plans to expand its offerings into software for the classroom. Rosetta Stone's innovations in language-teaching software—including the addition of live chats with experts and the introduction of game-like, logic-based learning exercises—could be expanded to include many subjects.
