ROCK RAPIDS, Iowa, May 23 /Christian Newswire/ -- Switched-On Schoolhouse^® 2008 Homeschool Edition, for students in grades 3-12, is packed with new features and benefits. Instead of the usual one-dimensional textbook approach to learning, Switched-On Schoolhouse has a lively mix of lessons, assignments, practice sessions, and quizzes.

Using a rich array of multimedia components, this Christian homeschooling curriculum from Alpha Omega Publications^® fully engages students. Movies, maps, timelines, learning games, and interactive projects serve to captivate students’ interest, and motivate them to learn subjects like Bible, history & geography, math, science, and language arts, as well as a variety of electives.

New to the 2008 edition of Switched-On Schoolhouse (SOS) is an improved automatic grading function with an expanded answer key, making grading less rigid and fairer to students. Also added is a new centralized help feature that puts the user manual, overview, tutorials, and important support links right at your fingertips.

The 2008 edition of Switched-On Schoolhouse also has an easier recordkeeping feature that simplifies the process of backing up student data. Additionally, a flexible and customizable grade reporting function gives homeschooling parents the ability to create reports for specific date ranges.

A fifth new feature for SOS 2008 is an interactive game called Quiz Bowl, which may be played by one or two students in grades 3-6. This game helps students practice what they learn in History and Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science.

Switched-On Schoolhouse 2008 Homeschool Edition is available in an easy-to-use, CD-ROM format which can be set up on any PC with Microsoft^® Windows^® XP Service Pack 2 (or higher), as well as all versions of Windows Vista.

About Alpha Omega Publications:
Alpha Omega Publications is a leading provider of award-winning PreK-12^th grade Christian curriculum, educational resources, and services to Christian schools and homeschool families. Headquartered in Rock Rapids, Iowa, with additional offices in Chandler, Arizona, Alpha Omega Publications has effectively revolutionized Christian education for more than 30 years with computer-based and print-based curriculum including Switched-On Online, Switched-On Schoolhouse®, LIFEPAC®, Horizons, and The Weaver Curriculum®. The company also provides educational books and games, support services, family entertainment, and an accredited distance-learning school enrolling students in all 50 states and 38 countries worldwide. Visit Alpha Omega Publications online at www.aop.com or call 800-682-7391 for more information.