Spelling and Grammar by Knowledge Adventure (800) 545-7677

What did you like about this software? I liked the add/edit featureto make new word lists for students.

What are some ways you can use this software? For ESL

What particular barriers would limit your use of this software? It takestime for development. 

Community Explorations by Jostens Learning (http://www.jlc.com)

What did you like about this software? Colorful, fun game, easy

What are some ways you can use this software? Know your community, readeasy words, spell

What particular barriers would limit your use of this software? Gettingin. You need to enter the word Conter to start the program.

New Oxford Picture Dictionary by Oxford University Press

What did you like about this software? Colorful and self loads! It hassound and is bi-lingual

What are some ways you can use this software? Great vocabulary builder,easy graphics for the non reader.

Who is Oscar Lake? by Language Publications Interactive (http://www.language.pub.com)

What did you like about this software? Nice Graphics

What particular barriers would limit your use of this software? Thisis not an intuitively obvious program. It is difficult to work with.

Stelluna by Living Books (Broderbund) (415)382-7818

What did you like about this software? Very interactive with great picturesand graphics.

Grandma and Me by Living Books (Broderbund) (415)382-7818

What did you like about this software? Very interactive. It is fabulousfor young kids and adult beginning readers.

Hollywood High by Theatrix (http://www.theatrix.com)

What did you like about this software? Sounds, dialogues, music, charactersand effects.

What are some ways you can use this software? Use with Side by Sideby having students animate the dialogues. This software makes the reluctantwriter want to write.

Imagination Express (Oceans) by Edmark. (http://www.edmark.com/prod/ie/)

What did you like about this software? Highly creative and lots of suggesteduses.

What are some ways you can use this software? Use in language learningby having students write stories in small groups. Students can presentaloud and read their stories if you have a microphone. This is a good contextfor promoting language learning.