Program information

Developer and contact

Earobics® was developed in 1995 and is distributed by Houghton Mifflin Learning Technology. Address: P. O. Box 1363, Evanston, IL 60204-1363. Email: sales@earobics.com. Web: www.earobics.com. Telephone: (888) 328-8199.

Scope of use

According to the developers, Earobics® has been used nationally in more than 10,000 schools. The program has been used with at-risk students, general and special education students, and English language learners.

Teaching

The software is a supplemental program that can be used in conjunction with existing language arts programs. The Earobics® Teacher's Guides help teachers plan students' use of the software and supporting materials, using a teach, practice, and apply approach. As students work with the software, the program automatically adjusts based on each student's performance. Reports on student performance can be printed or accessed online. Teachers may also customize the program for students, including selecting one of 10 languages for the directions. Teachers also have access to CD-ROMS with reproducible materials tied to specific lessons for students. Professional development for using Earobics® is available and focuses on instructional strategies to incorporate Earobics® into the curricula.

Cost

Currently, Earobics® Foundations and Earobics® Connections are available for either home use for $59 per user or a "clinic" version that accommodates up to 12 users for $299. Foundations is targeted for ages 4–7 and includes six interactive games with more than 300 levels of play. Connections is targeted for ages 7–10 and includes five interactive games with nearly 600 levels of play.