Abstract: A safe cloud-based environment for student learning and collaboration, promotion of appropriate and responsible online student behavior, introduction and development of student work skills and abilities, and access to hundreds of online learning systems for students instantly and securely. For parents, real-time access to student performance and behavior is afforded, as is easily submitted student registration information online. Collaboration of parents with school staff and other parents is promoted. For teachers, appropriate teaching curriculum and effective assessment/grading methods can be created/provided and collaboration with students and parents regarding assignments, events, and other information is promoted. The effectiveness of teaching initiatives and programs is tracked and analyzed and direct and instant access to critical student information is provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for the creation and exchange of data fields includes a server, a customer computer, and a client computer all connected via the Internet. Data, such as a electronic postcard, photo-message, or collection of data fields may be exchanged. The present invention allows for a user to arrange the creation, transmission and display of these messages which may include multiple digital images that automatically appear in repeating succession along with multiple text messages and music and/or voice data. The images, text, and voice and/or music may uploaded into a host computer network and inserted into custom E-mail templates for storage on the host computer and transmission to one or more recipients identified by the user.