Backpack allows parents to take an active role in their children’s education while giving teachers more time to teach
CHICAGO, April 1, 2009 — Metaphor Software (http://www.metaphorsoftware.com), a leading Education Software firm, has announced the release of Backpack, the first On-Demand Social Student Information System product of its kind, designed to revolutionize SIS, starting with the ability to centrally manage an entire school district.
Backpack has two components: Backpack SIS, the employee interface for managing all aspects of the district, and Backpack Community, a web portal providing parents and students full transparency, interactivity, and communication with teachers and each other.
Screenshot of Backpack Community Student View:
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“Teachers tell us they just want to teach; that frustrations like attendance and grades get in the way. Parents tell us they want to take a more active role in their children’s education, but juggling everything is difficult. Backpack solves this problem, bringing real-time information, transparency, and communication to parents and teachers through technology.” — John Carr, Metaphor Software CEO
Backpack is built on Microsoft Dynamics CRM, a proven technology that ensures a solid product and seamless Microsoft integration. Backpack SIS users may even opt to access the system through Outlook.
Backpack Community utilizes a powerful Social Networking component to create information transparency and communication with teachers, allowing parents to take a more active role. Backpack Community provides a secure online platform, safe from outside influence or predators, where students collaborate with each other in a format geared for them.
“Administrators will love the easy access to data for making informed decisions and proving that taxpayer dollars are well-spent. Parents will love real-time updates, assignment schedules, and easy communication with teachers and other parents. Teachers will love attendance and grade book automation.” — John Carr, Metaphor Software CEO
Backpack is a showcase product in the Microsoft Public Sector Idea Bank (http://www.publicsectorondemand.com), an online portal of Public Sector On-Demand solutions created by Microsoft Dynamics CRM Partner.
“Backpack is going to change the way K-12 School Districts think about student information systems. It’s addictively easy to use, has a low monthly cost which ensures schools only pay for what they use and it’s available immediately!” – Anthony Salcito, General Manager for Education, U.S. Public Sector, Microsoft Corporation
With Backpack, a school district can be in operation immediately for a fraction of the cost of a traditional solution. With Backpack Community, parents, students, and teachers will have an unprecedented level of transparency and communication, allowing busy parents to play a more prominent role, giving each student the influence and assistance they need to excel. Visit http://www.backpacksis.com for an online demo.
About Metaphor Software:
Metaphor Software specializes in public sector software. Metaphor understands the unique challenges and needs of education, and has crafted Backpack, its premiere education product, to meet and exceed those needs. Metaphor is dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience while maintaining an affordable way for districts to modernize school and student management.
Contact:
Al Cuzzone
866-999-5701
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