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 e9NI6L924373; Mon, 23 Oct 2000 14:06:21 -0400 (EDT) Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 14:06:21 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <NDBBIHDGKLFHANLINLHDCENDCBAA.jlashof@rcsu.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: "Judith Lashof" <jlashof@rcsu.org> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-family@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-FAMILY:3236] 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: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; Status: O Content-Length: 2460 Lines: 63 I really recommend you look at software that is designed for fun learning in the elementary grades that is visual and interactive and adjusts to the learner's ability. This stuff is much better and cheaper than sequential GED workbooks set into a computer programmed learning format. My favorite quality, cost, and adaptability is Edmark software. For my small program with limited budget I picked up some of their CDs designed for home use for only $10 each on sale at their web site. They do also sell network and lab packs for schools. Their math software is absolutely the best I have seen anywhere. I especially like zoo zillions & carnival countdown. It is far superior to anything you can find in a workbook, to say the least. www.edmark.com 1-800-362-2890. Judith Lashof Rutland Region Even Start Coordinator RCSU/257 S. Main St./Rutland, VT 05701 802-775-4342 jlashof@rcsu.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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