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I'm Dave Hunt, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Global Division
at Educational Testing Service.
I'm also the Chairman of the Edusoft Board of Directors.
Each year, ETS administers, delivers, and scores over 50-million assessments
in 180 countries.
I'm responsible for the International English language learning programs, including the
TOEFL® and TOEIC® brands.
We acquired Edusoft in response to the increasing and significant demand
for customizable, assessment-driven,
online English-language learning programs.
This powerful collaboration between two industry leaders
sets a new global standard in online English-language learning solutions.
For 20 years, Edusoft has been at the forefront of
,technology-based English-language learning solutions
servicing universities, government ministries, language schools, and individuals
in the acquisition of the English language in over five continents.
Through them, ETS can now offer quality content, services, and capabilities
that we didn't have before
including customizable online English language programs,
content, teacher training,
and adaptable technology which allows for mobile solutions.
Edusoft has expertise in a Blended Learning approach - one which takes advantage of
the best of both worlds: online language-learning and face-to-face teaching.
Edusoft's automated tools and services allow us to help teachers with real world problems
like high student teacher ratios, a lack,of time to score assignments,
and in some cases, a basic lack of teaching skills.
Edusoft now plays a key role in ETS's international English-language strategy.
Together we're developing new products
in line with the TOEFL® and TOEIC® quality standards.
I'm very excited about this era of educational growth and collaboration.
Through Edusoft, ETS is now able to deliver assessment-driven, technology-based,
English-language learning solutions -
the kind of solutions the customers have been asking for.