Return-Path: <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id e9NKoH903295; Mon, 23 Oct 2000 16:50:17 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 16:50:17 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <NDBBJNOOBCJMDBIJLDLHKEOACHAA.hduverge@famlit.org> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Helmer Duverge" <hduverge@famlit.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:3238] RE: Instructional Software X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook IMO, Build 9.0.2416 (9.0.2910.0) Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 4115 Lines: 114 Authors Komoski, Kenneth and Plotnick have identified Seven Steps to Responsible Software Selection (see ERIC Digest) STEP 1. ANALYZE NEEDS STEP 2. SPECIFY REQUIREMENTS STEP 3. IDENTIFY PROMISING SOFTWARE STEP 4. READ RELEVANT REVIEWS STEP 5. PREVIEW SOFTWARE STEP 6. MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS STEP 7. GET POST-USE FEEDBACK There is a variety of ESL software now used in adult ESL instruction. While software is relatively easy to integrate into classroom objectives, quite often much of it is no different from the book it supplements, Here is a list of well known titles Azar interactive. [Computer software]. (1997). Old Tappan, NJ: Prentice Hall Regents. (1-800-223-1360; URL: http://www.phregents.com/index.html ) Bodyworks 6.0. [Computer software]. (1998). Cambridge, MA: The Learning Company. (1-800-227-5609; URL: http://www.learningco.com ) Community exploration. [Computer software].(1995). San Diego: Jostens Learning. (1-800-548-8372; URL: http://www.jlc.com ) ELLIS. [[Computer software]. (1997). Cali, Inc. (URL: http://www.cali.com ) Invest destinations. [Computer software]. (1997). Invest Learning. (1-800-927-9997; URL: http://www.investlearning.com ) Living books series. [Computer software]. (1997). Novato, CA: Broderbund. (1-800-567-2610; URL: http://www.broderbund.com ) National Geographic CD-ROM 1997. [Computer software]. (1997). Washington DC: The National Geographic Society. (1-800-437-5521; URL: http://www.nationalgeographic.com ) Neighborhood life. [Computer software]. (1996). San Diego: Jostens Learning. (1-800-801-0040; URL: http://www.jlc.com ) Oxford picture dictionary CD-ROM. [Computer software]. (1997). Cary, NC: Oxford University Press. (1-800-451-7556; URL: http://www.oup-usa.org/ ) Penn State University. (1995). A day in the life. [Computer software]. North Billerica, MA: Curriculum Associates. (1-800-225-0248; URL: http://www.curriculumassociates.com ) Spell it deluxe. [Computer Software]. (1997). Torrance, CA: Davidson & Associates. (1-800-545-7677; URL: http://www.davd.com ) Triple play plus. [Computer software]. (1995). Syracuse, NY: Syracuse Language Systems. (1-800-797-5264; URL: http://www.syrlang.com/index_h.htm ) Typing tutor 7.0. [Computer software]. (1996). Simon and Schuster. (1-800-223-2348; URL: http://www.macmillansoftware.com/ ) Good luck, Helmer A. Duvergé Family Literacy Training Specialist National Center for Family Literacy 325 West Main Street, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40202-4251 (502) 584-1133 x145 Fax: (502) 584-0172 hduverge@famlit.org www.famlit.org -----Original Message----- From: nifl-family@nifl.gov [mailto:nifl-family@nifl.gov]On Behalf Of mdryden@esconett.org Sent: Friday, October 20, 2000 4:28 PM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:3229] Instructional Software I am looking for software for a large program with ABE/GED/ESL students, and I would appreciate recommendations. We have English Discoveries at one center; we are exploring using it for ESL at all 11 learning centers; however, we are a little concerned that it is not the right program for our students in the Rio Grande Valley--they are almost 100 per cent hispanic, educationally disadvantaged (75%), and 70% or more are unemployed. We are going to preview the Oxford Picture Dictionay CD-rom, but we wonder how useful that will be, since we use the dictionaries throughout the program. We have Rosetta Stone for the lowest levels, at one center, and we are going to look at the programs for higher levels. For pre-GED/GED, we have Contemporary GED and pre-GED at all sites. We are looking for something for lower levels--the adult equivalent (?) of grades 1-6. We have previewed some Steck-Vaughn programs for ABE/GED and reading. Some of these are said to be adaptable (?) for ESL students. My inclination is that the primary software that we purchase for ESL should be an integrated skills series, but I would like recommendations on what to look at. I think that we should also have a reading and perhaps a math program that would encompass many levels and benefit all our population, to some extent.
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