Thank you Ryan,

What version are you guys using?

What I have heard so far of Plato I am thinking it may be a little bit to
much for my students, and WAY to much for our districts budget. Where as
SkillsBank seems much more affordable.

Gloria


On 8/2/06, Ryan Hall <ryanryanc at yahoo.com> wrote:

>

>  I have never heard of Plato, but Skills Bank is used in the college

> tutoring lab where I work. We use the reading, writing, and math sections.

> The program is mostly used by students who are in the remedial courses

> (reading, writing, and math), but students taking courses for credit also

> use the program. The students say they like it because it teaches the skills

> they need without giving tons of details they get lost in, and it asks

> questions throughout each section that keeps them engaged. I think it would

> help your students prepare for the GED.

> I know this is a very brief answer to your question, but if you have other

> questions, let me know.

>

> Ryan

>

>

> On 7/31/06 6:13 PM, "Gloria Fuentes" <ropteacher at gmail.com> wrote:

>

>  Is anyone familiar with the SkillsBank software or Plato, if so what do

> you think about it for GED preparation?

>

>

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