TESOL CALL Interest Section Software List Deborah Healey, Editor Alphabetical Listing - U [0-9][A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z] Ultimate Speed Reader Machine: Win Skill(s): reading Publisher: Knowledge Adventure See also Learning Services 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. Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center Machine: Mac/Win Skill(s): 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. UltraKey Machine: Win/Mac Skill(s): 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/7; Mac OS X. Will also work on netbooks. Understanding and Using English Grammar Interactive Machine: Win Skill(s): grammar Publisher: Pearson Education 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. Read about a specific title: [1-9] [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] [H] [I] [J] [K] [L] [M] [N] [O] [P] [Q] [R] [S] [T] [U] [V] [W] [X] [Y] [Z] Go to the Publisher List Go to the Software List home page Go to the Elementary Education List Add a title or comment about a title to the List Add publisher information to the List or change publisher information https://eltexpert.com/softlist/listu.html Last updated 10 June 2010 by Deborah Healey, dhealey at uoregon dot edu .