Computer software reviews

This software review from CONNECT describes Issues in English. Issues in English provides learners with reading practice on a variety of topics, with related grammar and vocabulary activities.

This software review from CONNECT describes The Computers at Work Series by Attainment. This series provides lower level readers with practice performing authentic job related computer tasks.

This software review from CONNECT features UltraKey by Bytes of Learning Incorporated. UltraKey is a typing program with synthesized speech and videos.

This software review from CONNECT features Worksheet Factory Software, software that allows instructors to create and print mathematics and vocabulary worksheets.

This software review from CONNECT describes the Human Resources Development Canada Essential Skills Database and InterOPTIONS, a software version of the Canadian Work Preference Inventory. Both of these programs are contained on a searchable CD-ROM from NALD.

This software review from CONNECT describes Snagit. Snagit is an image, text and video capture program that enables instructors to take pictures of anything they can see on the screen.

This software review from CONNECT describes DISCIS Talking Books. Talking Books provide learners with reading practice on a beginner to intermediate level.

This software review from CONNECT describes Teachings of the Four Elements. Teachings of the Four Elements is an introduction to science, which blends hard science facts and experiments with teachings of the Anishinabe people. It is suitable for intermediate to advanced learners.

This software review from CONNECT describes The Captured Wisdom CD-ROM Library. Captured Wisdom is a resource for instructors, highlighting a group of technology-related projects developed by adult educators. Instructors can view classroom videos of learners participating in these projects.

This software review from CONNECT features The Literacy Kit by Robert Grimminck. This kit contains five very basic readers, an audio CD and a grammar book.