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Two Viking CD-ROMs are Rare Finds for Students and Archaeology Enthusiasts - 11/01/2002 - East Dorset, VT. November 1, 2002- Dig deep to uncover Viking secrets, without leaving your computer! Two impressive software programs put the tools of the archaeologist and historian in your hands, so that you can unearth fascinating facts and artifacts from over a thousand years ago. Kiloran Bay: A Viking Pack and Vikings combine to bring a fascinating culture back to life for students and Viking enthusiasts. Using interactive investigations, archaeological reconstructions ...
Multimedia Archives Illuminate 20th Century History - 10/17/2002 - East Dorset, Vermont. October 17, 2002- Students and history buffs no longer need to scroll through endless microfiche documents to research major events of the last century. Four software titles in the 20th Century History Library Pack give users easy access to an impressive array of sources about the wars, events, people, and ideologies of the 1900's. The multimedia archives contain hundreds of original documents, audio clips, videos, photographs, cartoons, and much more. Design ...
Kids Solve Mysteries and Sharpen Geography Skills with Map Detectives - 10/02/2002 - East Dorset, Vermont. October 2, 2002-- Someone has stolen precious items from Lady Hartley's mansion, and the culprit must be caught! In Map Detectives, an innovative map-reading software program, students become private detectives and learn critical geography skills. Kids are so motivated by the constantly changing plots in the two interactive mystery games that they hardly notice how much they are learning as they navigate through the program. The humorous graphics and an ...
Tool Factory Teams up with Wilde Lake Middle School - 05/22/2002 - East Dorset, VT. May 22, 2002- Tool Factory, Inc. is pleased to announce its partnership with Howard County Public Schools in Maryland. This educational partnership became official on March 21, when a ceremonial signing took place at the Wilde Lake Middle School. Attending the ceremony were coordinating teacher Bob Keddell, Tool Factory company president Heather Chirtea, school administrators, and esteemed members of the professional community.
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Imaginative Early Learning Series Helps Kids Advance by Leaps and Bounds - 05/07/2002 - East Dorset, VT. May 7, 2002- The computer screen becomes a carnival of fun when first-time computer users jump into the Leaps and Bounds software series. Silly monsters, panting dogs, and other endearing characters invite you to follow their antics and make new discoveries along the way. Catchy music, bright colors, and surprises around every corner reward young learners as they practice mouse-clicking and pre-reading skills. Simple, text-free interfaces make the 4 CD-ROMs in the Leaps a ...
Pyramid Software Captivates Students, Offers Exciting Math Adventures - 04/23/2002 - East Dorset, VT. April 23, 2002- Ancient Egyptian culture and modern mathematics merge in two of the most exciting and unique educational software programs on the market. Chefren's Pyramid and Cheops' Pyramid lure students into the mysterious chambers of ancient pyramids where mathematical problems and cultural trivia await them. Stunning graphics and intriguing music throughout both programs create an adventurous game environment for students as they solve problems and clim ...
Children Climb Aboard Number Train and Number Plane for Exciting Math Adventures - 04/09/2002 - East Dorset, VT. April 9, 2002- Kids will really see their math skills going places with Number Train and Number Plane, two software programs distributed by the Vermont educational software company Tool Factory, Inc. Designed for pre-kindergarten through first grade children, both titles are fully narrated and brimming with fun characters such as the Fandango Frogs, Doughnut Dragons, Poppy Penguins, and Zogs. The encouraging Murphy Mouse guides young st ...
Kids Become Counting Wizards with 123 CD - 03/27/2002 - East Dorset, VT. March 27, 2002- The charming purple-clad guide Wizit dances onto your computer screen and immediately makes counting magical for young learners in a new software program called 123 CD. Pre-school through first grade children delight in the antics of the adorable wizard who leads them through a variety of animated activities covering the first ten numbers. The fully speech-supported program is great for non-readers and beginning readers. Wizit gives kids all ...
“All About” Series Is All About Success In Elementary Learning - 03/12/2002 - East Dorset, VT. March 12, 2002- What makes a software program excel in the field of Special Education? Educators and software experts have discovered that programs with clear activities, audio support, and easy navigation for mainstream students can sometimes be effective in Special Education settings as well. With the All About series, teachers and students across the whole spectrum of education get 6 such successful titles. These fully speech-supported programs are brimming with ...
A Trio of Software Titles Turns Computers into Writing Workshops - 02/27/2002 - East Dorset, VT. February 27, 2002- Teachers in classrooms everywhere face the daily challenge of getting their students to write. Making writing assignments enjoyable can be difficult, but bringing fun into the process is the best way to help kids put their thoughts on paper or on the computer screen! Three software titles, Young Writers' Workshop, Writers' Workshop, and Writing Focus provide students with the media and the motivation they need to get going on fun projects ...
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