Javed Edublog: Mavis Beacon Tying Tutor

Javed Edublog: Mavis Beacon Tying Tutor

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing is a great software that teaches users how to be proficient in a skill that is becoming more and more necessary, and that is typing. This unique software teaches in a fun way by using games to encourage learning. There are many versions of the software available today for adults and for kids.

The software portrays a classroom scenario where the user who is a student in the class must click on various objects which will perform different tasks for e.g learning games.

This software is a great drill and practice type software that provides various lessons, drills, videos and text advice on proper technique and posture.


The software also neatly tracks user progress, allows you to flag your weak spots and helps you to continue improving your typing skills by providing more than 221 practice lessons and 103 custom lessons. Mavis Beacon teaches typing has 14 entertaining arcade-style games that make practicing fun and lots of useful extras.

This software is beneficial for students and teachers as it helps users to learn to proficiently type, a skill that is most appreciated in today's technologically based world where typing is a frequently done task. This software is suitable for children from ages 6 and up and adults who are learning to type. Use of this software will improve users efficiency and accuracy in typing. This software is most definitely recommended.

Awards

2008 Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner

Here are some snapshots of some games in the software:




How to use the software?

Click play on the video below for a short explanation of the software by a librarian of the Richland County Public Library in Columbia.




General system requirements (requirements may vary depending on version of software)


Platform: Windows® Windows 98, Me, 2000 or XP
CPU: 166 MHz Pentium processor or faster 266 MHz recommended (Pentium II processor or faster for Windows® 2000/XP)
RAM: 32 MB RAM (128 MB RAM for Windows® 2000/XP)
CD-ROM: 8X CD-ROM drive
Hard Drive: 200 MB free hard disk space
Video: High Color (16-bit) display; Windows-compatible sound card
Other: Windows-compatible mouse
Optional: Internet Access

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JumpStart Phonics

Give your child the "JumpStart" they need with JumpStart Phonics program.

This early reading software features Read 'n' Respond speech recognition technology and is designed to help strengthen reading skills and at the same time, build verbal aptitude. The program focuses on letter sounds, and this title does an excellent job at introducing and reinforcing these important phonemes.

The setting is Camp Readalot where familiar JumpStart characters host the activities. Kids first pick up their virtual walkie-talkie and meet up with Frankie the Dog at the Camp Headquarters. There are 3 difficulty levels, and JumpStart Adaptive Learning Technology automatically adapts these levels according to a child's performance in any given activity:

• Level One focuses on pre-reading skills such as letter recognition and letter sounds.

• Level Two reinforces letter, word, and sound relationships
• Level Three contains activities that are more advanced and involve word building, story sentence completion, and more.

This software is suitable for children of ages 3-8, which is from preschool to lower junior level, this wide suitability range makes this software a must for parents as their children will be using it for a long time. System Requirements: Minimum requirements are Windows 95/98, a Pentium 100, 16 Mb RAM (32Mb recommended), and 4X CD ROM. Mac users require a Power Mac with 32 Mb RAM, System 7.5.3 or higher, and at least 4X CD ROM. A microphone is recommended to take advantage of the program's use of voice recognition technology, but optional.

For further information on this software visit: Knowledge Adventure

For a preview of the software click here: or press play.



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References:

Internet Video

Wiley1080. (2009, May 16). Let's Play Jump Start First Grade: Part 1 [Video file].
Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLH-HLBUTZ0&feature=PlayList&p=666986BCBBC8CEB3&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=59



Websites:

Jumpstart (registered) (2007). Jump Start Phonics Grade Level: Pre K 1.
Retrieved February 20, 2010, from Knowledge Adventure website:
http://www.knowledgeadventure.com/school/catalog/js_pho.aspx



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Are you ready to be "Inspired"?

Tired of the same boring presentation software?, now it's your time to be "inspired". Inspiration 9 is the ultimate thinking and learning tool, for visual mapping, outlining, writing and making presentations. Inspiration 9 makes it easy to create web maps, idea maps concept maps graphic organizers,process flow maps and other diagrams for thinking organizing and writing. Inspiration has key features such as "RapidFire" to quickly capture ideas in the brainstorming process. You can easily add and rearrange ideas to show relationships and much more.

This software is relevant and suited for teachers and even students who need to create graphical presentations and use diagrams to explain concepts and processes. Inspiration 9 also makes it easy for teachers and students to plan and organize written work.

For more info check out the video below



Examples of what Inspiration 9 can do

Awards

Inspiration Software^®, Inc. has received numerous awards from teachers, education magazines and computer learning labs. We're proud of our accomplishments and for being recognized for the positive difference we have made in the lives of students, teachers and parents. For more info visit: http://www.inspiration.com/Awards/inspiration

To try out the Free Trial, Visit:

http://www.inspiration.com/freetrial

For a quick intro on how to use the software, Visit: the URL below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tNgeQZmnik&feature=PlayList&p=908ACAAE7179B288&index=31

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