In this episode of EdTech in the Classroom, we welcome Shmoop, an online educational publisher that covers everything for test prep to online courses for all grade levels. In this episode, we discuss: An overview of Shmoop, digital publisher with engaging, comprehensive curriculum and test prep materials for districts. Shmoop has more than 300 full courses and 8,000+ videos is the only provider with test prep materials for all AP exams, plus SAT, ACT, GRE and more, and multiple practice exams for each. The focus for all content is to make it real, relevant and engaging for 21st-century learners. We’ll talk about: Why and how learning should be funHow to integrate humor in the classroomWhy high-quality content is relevant, engaging, and rigorousWhat students, teachers, and administrators love about ShmoopHow to design multimedia content that delivers student resultsWhy schools need to offer well-rounded content, including life skills, financial literacy, arts and music, PBIS, and more About CompanyShmoop offers hundreds of thousands of pages of original content. Its Online Courses, Test Prep, Teaching Guides, Learning Guides, and interactive Study Tools are written by teachers and experts and balance a teen-friendly, approachable style with academically rigorous concepts. Shmoop sees 17 million unique visitors a month across desktop and mobile. The company has won numerous awards from EdTech Digest, Tech & Learning, and the Association of Educational Publishers. Launched in 2008, Shmoop makes the magic happen from a labradoodle-patrolled office in Mountain View, California (www.shmoop.com). About our GuestsDavid SiminoffDavid Siminoff is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Shmoop. He has a passion for all things learning, and thinks that anyone making learning not fun should be meh'd upon. He graduated with honors in English from Stanford University; studied English literature at Oxford University; received his MFA from the USC School of Cinema and Television; and received his MBA from Stanford University. He is also a published author and award-winning screenwriter. Before diving into the world of education, David had a storied career at Capital Research Management Company, a division of Capital Group. Links of InterestClass Tech Tips: 3 Ways to Make Literature Real and Relevant feat. ShmoopShmoop subscriptions and licenses for students, teachers, schools, or districtshttps://twitter.com/Shmoophttps://www.facebook.com/shmoop/ Follow our PodcastThe TeacherCast Educational Broadcasting Network | @TeacherCastEdtech in the Classroom Homepage – www.EdtechInTheClassroom.com Follow our HostJeff Bradbury | @JeffBradbury Join our PLNAre you enjoying the TeacherCast Network, please share your thoughts with the world by commenting on iTunes today? I enjoy reading and sharing your comments on the podcast each week. Let’s Work TogetherHost:...