PsL Monthly Shareware CD-ROM V6, #03
| Op.System |
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| Windows |
Education |
New Programs For The Month
Saint Cyril's Vocabulary Builder 1.00 by David Emmert. Reg.Fee: $25
is flashcard program for help learning the Russian Language. It will test you on noun declensions, verb conjugations, and much more. Requires Win95 and the VB5 runtimes.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\scvb100.zip) from the CD-ROM.
IDP Companion (32-bit) 0.30 by Tyler Chambers. Reg.Fee: $0
helps to translate English to and from other languages using the dictionary files available free at the Internet Dictionary Project. Features include copy and paste, accented character conversion, user-updatable dictionary files, and current dictionary files for Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, Latin, and French.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\idpc32.zip) from the CD-ROM.
MathTable 2.2 by Michael K. O'Neill. Reg.Fee: $?
helps 6 to 8 year olds learn their basic math facts. It prints out a blank arithmetic grid, which the student fills out by hand. Then, after completing the grid by hand, the student re-inserts the grid into the printer, and prints out the answers. The student can then correct the paper by himself, or it can be corrected by the parent/instructor who can then give follow-up work to reinforce deficient areas. Addition, multiplication and subtraction can all be tested, from 1+1 through 12x12, in difficulties ranging from easy to very hard.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\mtable22.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Sight-Singing Trainer 1.2 by Nick Baciu. Reg.Fee: $20
helps you train sight-singing skills. You sing notes into a unidirectional microphone plugged into your computer's sound card, and sing each note in order until the note you are singing matches the original shown on a staff. This can be adjusted for most voice ranges.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\ssinger.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Ike's Ear Tuner 1.0 by Ike-World Software. Reg.Fee: $45
is an ear training utility for guitarists. The notes were recorded with a Les Paul custom and a Peavey Bassman. The instrument tones include: clean guitar, lightly distorted guitar, medium distorted guitar, heavily distorted guitar and bass. The complete note range of each instrument is incorporated. As you try to pick out the matching notes a percentage of your correct answers is maintained. Requires Win95 and a sound card.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\ikeear.zip) from the CD-ROM.
BabyGames 2.1 by Danny Stoll. Reg.Fee: $15
is a computer introduction package for children aged 18 months to 4 years. It helps young children learn to recognize the alphabet, numbers 1-20, basic geometric shapes, colors, and animals with accompanying sounds. This is non-competitive and encouraging as well as fun to play and educational.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\bgms21.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Toddler Fun 4.0 by KIDware. Reg.Fee: $15
has nine fun exercises for very young children (ages 2-5). Each exercise has many options to enhance the learning process and only requires the ability to point and click the mouse. Kids can learn letters, numbers, colors, shapes, animal sounds, and object sounds. In addition to these activities, they can also play memory games, draw doodles, and play music.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\todfun40.zip) from the CD-ROM.
IdENTOfy 1.2 by Digital Evolution. Reg.Fee: $15
aids in the identification of insects to Order. This is provided in standard Help format, and is intended to work as a companion to standard insect field-guides.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\idento12.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Atoms, Symbols and Equations 1.0 by Ray Le Couteur Educational. Reg.Fee: $25
is a unique interactive multimedia Chemistry tutor for Windows which tests students as they learn. Skills are taught through familiar examples, to help reinforce general chemical knowledge. Topics covered include: elements, symbols, Periodic Table, chemical formulas, writing and balancing equations, atomic structure and the formation of ions.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\chemxa10.zip) from the CD-ROM.
The Memorizer 1.10 by Santuu Kallionpaa. Reg.Fee: $7
is a unique learning system for Windows. You create a database of questions and answers, and the program presents them and asks if you know the correct answer or not. If you know the answer, it goes to the next question. If you don't know the answer, it will show it to you. This helps you identify what needs to be studied, so you don't spend any more time on answers that you already know.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\memo110e.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Taketest/Maketest 2.52 by Timothy J. Allen. Reg.Fee: $10-$12
allows you to create on-screen tests in Win95/NT. The computer grades the test, and results can be printed. A sample test is provided.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\tktst252.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Digital Student 1.10 by Francis Software. Reg.Fee: $0
allows teachers to administer exercises, quizzes, and exams created with Digital Teacher. Available formats are m/c, fill-in-the-blank, T/F, Y/N, C/I, essay, sequence, and matching answers. Directions, passages, and questions can be displayed in different fonts and colors. Student answers are auto-saved, and when returned, can be graded, analyzed, and printed. Requires Win95.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\stud11.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Digital Teacher 1.11 by Francis Software. Reg.Fee: $19
is a test data management program for both printed and on-screen lessons. You can create M/C, fill-in- the-blank, T/F, Y/N, C/I, essay, sequence, and matching formats with images and sounds. Features include support for 2-column printouts in different colors and fonts, the ability to randomly create tests from multiple question sets, and more.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\teach111.zip) from the CD-ROM.
WinGrade (16-bit) 3.0 by AGiSS. Reg.Fee: $40
records scores students earn on assignments given throughout the semester. You can create any type of assignment you need, and add or delete students any time throughout the year. Other features include the ability to customize screen and print colors, attendance tracking, and more.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\agiss16.zip) from the CD-ROM.
WinGrade (32-bit) 3.0 by AGiSS. Reg.Fee: $40
records scores students earn on assignments given throughout the semester. You can create any type of assignment you need, and add or delete students any time throughout the year. Other features include the ability to customize screen and print colors, attendance tracking, and more. Requires Win95/NT.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\agiss32.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Updates To Programs On Past CD-ROMs
AceReader 3.0 by StepWare, Inc.. Reg.Fee: $25
helps teach you to read faster both on and off your computer. This includes reading/comprehension tests broken out by grade levels. It utilizes two technologies: Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), and Tachistoscopic Scroll Presentation. This is designed for use by all ages, from professionals to children.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\acerd30.zip) from the CD-ROM.
A Musical Tutorial for Windows (32-bit) 1.80 by Ronald Swerdfeger. Reg.Fee: $25
provides an excellent way to encourage musical study using the graphically oriented environment of Win95. This includes a chord dictionary, musical games, the ability to play, view and print scales, chords and triads, a user log, and much more. This is suitable for both children and adults.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\mt32_18.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Stella 2000 1.01 by Swimming Elk Software. Reg.Fee: $45
is a powerful astronomy package for Win95 that allows users to examine realistic skies in real time. Other features include an observing log, live ephemeris, a location browser, and a sophisticated search embracing planets, comets, DSOs, and over 9000 stars.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\stella.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Periodic Table (16-bit) 3.54 by SMI Corporation. Reg.Fee: $30
is a very extensive Periodic Table of the Elements for Windows. It contains data on over 800 isotopes, with decay trees for over 500. When you click on the symbol of an element, you are informed of its atomic number, atomic weight, melting point, who discovered it, and much more. The on-line help system lets you click on technical words and get a definition for them. Other features include a quiz mode and several useful printing options. A 600K+ manual is provided that covers many elemental concepts.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\pt35416.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Periodic Table (32-bit) 3.54 by SMI Corporation. Reg.Fee: $30
is a very extensive Periodic Table of the Elements for Win95/NT. It contains data on over 800 isotopes, with decay trees for over 500. When you click on the symbol of an element, you are informed of its atomic number, atomic weight, melting point, who discovered it, and much more. The on-line help system lets you click on technical words and get a definition for them. Other features include a quiz mode and several useful printing options. A 600K+ manual is provided that covers many elemental concepts.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\pt35432.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Easy QuizMaker 6.1 by InterActive Educational Softwa. Reg.Fee: $25
is a test creation package for Windows and DOS. It can create quizzes in three formats - Match Question and Answer, Multiple Choice and Type an Answer. The quizzes can be fully customized and graphics and voice can be added.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\ezquiz61.zip) from the CD-ROM.
Easy TestMaker 4.1 by InterActive Educational Softwa. Reg.Fee: $39.50
creates multiple choice tests which incorporate graphics, voice and hypertext. Test results are recorded and encrypted to allow analysis. Features include an easy to use menu-driven interface, a variety of customization options, and more. This works with both Windows and DOS, and is ideally suited for long distance education purposes.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\eztest41.zip) from the CD-ROM.
True Multiple-Choice for Windows 4.5 by Nine-Patch Software. Reg.Fee: $60-$120
is a multiple-choice test generation package that allows you to create tests with up to 50 questions. Tests may be interactively taken on the computer or printed out. Sample data is included.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\truemc45.zip) from the CD-ROM.
TipTap Lite 2.2.1 by PolyVision Software. Reg.Fee: $25
is a multimedia learning tool that teaches typing skills, letter/sound relationships, word and sentence configurations, and more. There are beautiful 256-color illustrations and animations, as well as charming music and digitized speech. This is a very high-quality package. Requires WIN31, a 386 or better with 4MB RAM, a hard drive, and sound card.
Get program's ZIP file (WIN\EDUCA\tiptp221.zip) from the CD-ROM.
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