ODYSSEYWARE Keeps Curriculum Fit and Trim with MyPlate Update

July 14, 2011 - PRLog -- Chandler, AZ  – In response to the debut of the Department of Agriculture’s new MyPlate design, ODYSSEYWARE, a leading provider of online curriculum and eLearning solutions for students in grades 3-12, updated its learning management system to include the new generation MyPlate graphic and instructional materials into its courses.

When the new symbol was announced in June, curriculum developers for the company quickly went to work to integrate this replacement to MyPyramid into a number of its online health, science, and fitness courses.

According to the USDA, the MyPlate symbol will replace the familiar food pyramid as the government’s primary food group symbol as an easy-to-understand visual cue to help consumers adopt healthy eating habits consistent with the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

To keep courses current, the ODYSSEYWARE curriculum team is constantly updating online courses so schools can provide students interactive lessons that are timely and relevant in their world. Because all ODYSSEYWARE content is delivered online, courses can be continually updated across all disciplines, providing teachers the information they need to teach current events in real time—a key to keeping students engaged in the digital age.

ODYSSEYWARE has been and remains committed to the delivery of quality educational materials in a totally web-based environment. ODYSSEYWARE continually releases courses, content additions, changes, and improvements at no additional charge to ensure the most current curriculum is always available to schools across the country.

For more information about ODYSSEYWARE and details about specific features, visit the ODYSSEYWARE website at http://www.odysseyware.com or call 877-795-8904 to speak to an education specialist.

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ODYSSEYWARE is a leading provider of online curriculum and eLearning solutions for schools across the nation. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, ODYSSEYWARE is an innovative, multimedia-enriched online curriculum for grades 3-12. Completely web-based, it provides 21st century educational solutions by offering the core subjects of history and geography, math, language arts, and science, enriching electives, and placement testing. More than 300,000 students across the United States have connected with self-directed learning through ODYSSEYWARE. This curriculum is sold directly through regional education specialists. To learn more, visit ODYSSEYWARE at www.odysseyware.com or call 877-795-8904.