Oncall makes Forbes Best of the Web
November 2000

Oncall Interactive’s animated educational flash based content for ChildU makes Forbes.com Best of the Web Edition. Over a one year period, Oncall Interactive created over 150 interactive flash-based educational learning activities for ChildU. This content that was developed for ChildU was also purchased by Homeschool.com. Below is an excerpt from the article.

Forbes Best of the Web Edition
Online Education Category
Page 316

Forbes Favorite
Homeschool.com
>> www.homeschool.com
Making the leap to homeschooling becomes much easier with the kinds of resources offered here. This easy-to-use site is a good all-around reference. Find multiple perspectives on homeschooling, learn about different teaching styles, take a virtual field trip to Yellowstone Park, or chat with other homeschooling parents. Features such as “Raising your child’s financial IQ” include interviews with experts as well as online and offline learning resources. Through a partnership with Child U, Homeschool.com offer interactive, virtual classes in a variety of subjects including languages, science, social studies and math. This site also offers message boards and an insightful section about the ten most important things you should know about homeschooling. This is also a list of relevant state laws.
Best: Quick e-mail responses.
Worst: Limited content in some sections.

ChildU
>> www.childu.com
ChildU provides interactive, virtual classes with coursework in math, language arts, science and social studies. A free placement test helps find your child’s education level. Cost: $59/month with a ChildU teacher; $69/month with a teacher (prices scaled differently for schools).
Best: Interesting for adults too.
Worst: Available only for grades 1-8.