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Machine: Win reading
Publisher: Knowledge Adventure
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Approximate single-unit price: $30
Purchase options: lab, site
Level: Intermediate, advanced, teacher For: All but K-6
An updated version of Davidson's Speed Reader with six activities, including a game mode, and a management system that tracks student progress. This reading skills program includes letter and word recognition, eye movement and column reading exercises, as well as various readings. Texts can be added by using the authoring component (not simply by using a word-processed file). Windows 2000/XP.
Machine: Mac/Win writing
Publisher: Riverdeep
Approximate single-unit price: $30
Purchase options: network, site license
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: K-6
Special use: Elementary
Word-processor with graphics, sound, and animation add-ons. An interactive cartoon character prompts students through the prewriting process. Best for children, due to the nature of the graphics included. Comes on CD-ROM. Available through mail order. Check to be sure the version you are buying will work on your equipment.
Machine: Win/Mac typing
Publisher: Bytes of Learning
Approximate single-unit price: $50
Purchase options: site, lab
Level: Beginning, intermediate, advanced For: All
UltraKey is a keyboard skills tutorial that is more appropriate for ESL users than many on the market. The explanation about proper posture at the computer is well done and accessible to at least intermediate level ESL students. The excellent use of graphics and visual prompts also helps. Finally, in the skill check section students have an option of typing in whatever text they desire. This enables students to practice writing sentences at their appropriate level while at the same time building keyboard speed. A demo version is available at the website (http://www.bytesoflearning.com). Hybrid Windows/Mac CD-ROM, or separate disks versions. Windows 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista; Mac OS X.
Machine: Win grammar
Publisher: Longman.com
Purchase options: Contact publisher
Level: Advanced For: All
From the advanced Azar grammar book by the same name. This CD-ROM includes animated grammar presentations; introductory dialogues about grammar; practice with listening, speaking and reading; grammar charts; and record-keeping. See more at http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/multimedia/programs/uuegi.htm. Windows 98/2000/XP; not verified on Vista. This is also available as an online course.
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Last updated 05/15/2009 by Deborah Healey.