Computer
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Computer |
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Software |
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Program Title |
Publisher |
Rating |
Instructional Area |
Operating System |
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3.7 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows |
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Knowledge Adventure |
2.9 |
Computer Literacy Staff Development |
Windows Macintosh |
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The Learning Company |
4 |
Keyboarding |
Windows |
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McAfee |
3.8 |
Antivirus Software |
Windows |
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Tekimedia |
4 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows Macintosh |
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Symantec |
2.5 |
Antivirus software |
Windows |
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Tekimedia |
3.9 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows Macintosh |
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Tekimedia |
4 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows Macintosh |
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Faronics Technology, Inc. |
4 |
PC Protection |
Windows |
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Sophos |
3.8 |
Antivirus Software |
Windows |
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South-Western Publishing |
3.6 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows |
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Davidson/Simon & Schuster |
3.7 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows |
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Ingenuity Works |
3.6 |
Computer Literacy |
Windows Macintosh |
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Internet
Sites |
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Mind Leaders |
2.2 |
Computer |
Internet |
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Career Lab |
4 |
Computer Literacy Writing |
Internet |
Program
Title
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Publisher |
Mind Leaders |
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Subject |
Computer Literacy |
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Level |
Beginning – High Advanced |
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Program features |
Provides performance feedback for students.
Lists goals and objectives. Some
applicable graphics. |
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Computer Requirements |
IE or Netscape Navigator Browser. |
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Price |
$110 PA |
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Overall Rating |
2.2 Fair |
Evaluation
Scale (scale score 0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good
and 4 = excellent)
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User Friendly |
3 |
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Interesting Interface |
2 |
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Ease of loading software |
0 |
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Affordability |
3 |
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Content |
2 |
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Age appropriate |
2 |
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Sound |
1 |
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Average |
2.2 |
Navigation and Structure:
Navigation is very easy when you find the subject area you want.
Course does not automatically advance to the next level when subject is
completed.
Instructional Applications: Adult Education/self-paced
Program
Title
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Publisher |
Career Lab |
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Subject |
Writing and Computer Literacy |
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Level |
Low Intermediate – Low Adult |
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Program features |
The home page offers 21 links to specific cover
letters. Examples of cover
letters can be found at all links. |
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Computer Requirements |
Any computer with
access to the Internet |
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Price |
Free |
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Overall Rating |
4 Excellent |
Evaluation
Scale (scale score 0 = not applicable, 1= not recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good
and 4 = excellent)
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User Friendly |
4 |
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Interesting Interface |
4 |
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Ease of loading software |
0 |
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Affordability |
0 |
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Content |
4 |
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Age appropriate |
4 |
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Sound |
0 |
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4 |
Description of Content:
Career Lab - 200 Cover Letters are an excellent range of sample letters
for all job purposes. The
illustrated cover letters prepares the job hunter for creating a specific cover
letter for each job application. The
sample letters are designed to benefit the job hunter to use these resources in
order to publish a better cover letter.
Navigation and Structure:
Typical web site navigation in a well structured layout that features
twenty one links to all types of cover letters that apply to all job
applications. Structured very well
and is easy to use.
Instructional applications:
It is an excellent source for generating a more colorful cover letter.
I will personally get the benefit of using this site.
Thanks for leading me to this site!
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Program Title
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www.ElementK.com
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Publisher |
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Subject |
Computer Literacy |
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Level |
Beginning To Advanced
Computer Literacy |
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Program Features |
24 hour/ 7day access
Flexible, Convenient, and Fast Evaluation testing |
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Computer Requirements |
Shockwave(Provided FREE) Sound Card(optional) /Internet Access |
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Price |
Product Library’s
1 Year Subscription
– Up to 10 Users (For
more than 10 users call (800) 434-3466) Microsoft Office Pack
$ 179.00
(Price Per User)
Business Performance Support $
199.00 (Price
Per User) Office Productivity (English Only)
$ 229.00
(Price Per User) Workplace Safety
$ 250.00
(Price Per User) E-Business
$ 343.00 (Price
Per User) Telephony
$
499.00 (Price
Per User) Design and Media
$ 599.00
(Price Per User) Project Management
$ 599.00
(Price Per User) Networks and Operating Systems $
999.00 (Price Per
User) Programming and Web Development $ 999.00
(Price Per User) Cisco
$1,499.00 (Price Per
User) |
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Overall Rating |
3.7 Excellent |
Evaluation Scale (scales score 0 = not applicable, 1 = not
recommended, 2 = fair, 3 = good and 4
= excellent)
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User Friendly |
4 |
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Interesting Interface |
4 |
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Ease of loading |
4
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Affordability |
3 |
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Content |
4 |
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Age Appropriate |
4 |
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Sound |
3 |
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Average |
3.7 |
Description
of Content:
ElementK is a web based training resource center offering Instructor-led
or self-paced study courses ranging in topics covering business skills and IT certification to
workplace safety. ElementK offers
24 hour/7days a week training giving education when and where the student
chooses. ElementK offers
up-to-the-minute information and complete flexibility making it a very powerful
educational/training tool for the student/employee and employer.
In view of the fact that this is an online site, it proves to be a very
cost effective learning tool for an employer to provide their employees.
Cost would be high for an individual, however well worth it.
Navigation
and Structure:
The website is easily navigated and completely customizable for
individual or group training. When
the student signs on their course outline appears.
Lessons progress at the students own pace.
The site can bookmark where the student left off, therefore a student can
exit the lesson at any time without starting back at the beginning. A reference library is also at the students disposal if it is
ever needed.
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Program Title
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HyperStudio 4
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Publisher |
Knowledge
Adventure |
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Subject |
Computer
Literacy/Staff Development |
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Level |
Intermediate -
Advanced Computer Literacy |
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Program Features |
Curriculum Content Library; Digital Movie Recorder; Drag
and Drop Interface; HyperLogo (allows use of an application development
platform); Integrated Media Library Browser; Morph 2.5 Included (Digital
Video Creation Program); Online Help
Paint Program; Printable and Resizable Storyboards;
Seamless Environment (all tools in one program); Sound Recorder; Special
Effects; Student Projects; Teacher Lessons; Template Driven Wizards
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Computer Requirements |
HyperStudio 4 System Requirements
·
Macintosh ·
Windows |
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Price (upgrades are not free) |
·
Student Edition ~ $69.95 ·
Teacher’s Edition ~ $199.95 ·
5 Pack/Includes Teacher’s Guide & 5 User’s
Guides ~ 295.00 ·
15 Pack/ Includes Teacher’s Guide & 15 User’s
Guides ~ $795.00 |
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Overall Rating |
2.9 Good
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User Friendly
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3 |
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Interesting Interface |
3 |
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Ease of loading |
2 |
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Affordability |
3 |
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Content |
3 |
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Age Appropriate |
3 |
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Sound |
3 |
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Average |
2.9 |
Description
of Content:
A teacher guide and project ideas. Included
as a bonus in the package is Morphú Pro 2.5 software, which enables students to
transform and morph images instantly and import them into their HyperStudio
projects. A wide variety of online help and resources are offered.
Evaluation This software is
not for you if you are not computer literate.
Once you have mastered the many components of this program it may prove
to be an excellent choice of software.
A teacher who is willing to take the time to learn this program would
have an extremely powerful tool for the students. It can create very dynamic presentations and web pages.
The beauty of this program is you can create your complete publications
without leaving the program.
Instructional
Applications:
HyperStudio is a tool that can assist teachers in helping their students
express themselves and bring their ideas to life by integrating multimedia
elements and animation. This tool
also allows students and educators to create professional presentations for
their classes, departments and clubs using only one piece of software.
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Program Title |
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Publisher |
The Learning Company |
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Subject |
Computer literacy |
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Level |
