2001 Notable Computer Software for Children
2001 Notable Computer Software for Children Committee: K. Elizabeth Beazizo, Librarian, Waldo Middle School (OR); Roxanne Burg, Thousand Oaks Library System (CA); Kathleen Kelly MacMillan,Carroll County Public Library (MD); and A. Jeanie McNamara, Spangdahlem Middle School, Germany
These titles are selected by the above committee of librarians and educators from across the country on the basis of their originality, creativity, and suitability for young children. The members select materials that respect both children's intelligence and imagination, exhibit venturesome creativity, and encourage the interests of users.
Encarta Language Learning French Deluxe. (ISBN 0-7356-01860)
Includes 4 CD-ROMs (2 program; 2 audio), microphone headset, and workbook
Multimedia PC with Pentium 166 MHz or higher; Windows 95 with Service Pack 3 or later; 32 MB of RAM for Win 95, Win 98, Win NT, Win Me/64 MB of RAM for Win 2000 Professional; 160 MB available hard disk space; 12x or faster CD-ROM drive; Super VGA or higher monitor; 1 MB or more video memory; 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones; Internet access. Explorer 5.01 included on CD.
Price: $54.95
Distributed by Microsoft, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, www.microsoft.com/encarta
For middle school or home use. With high-quality video content recorded in Paris using native speakers, this self-directed program immerses beginners in the language through listening, speaking, and reading activities. The study planner allows multiple users to determine pace and track progress. Special features include ability to listen to scenes at two speeds (conversational and learning), capability of manipulating video to see individual sentences, multiple approaches to vocabulary development, available Spanish captioning or English translation as desired, and cultural notes to enhance video segments. Most impressive are the truly interactive speaking activities, which allow the learner to converse with on-screen characters using the enclosed microphone headset.
Encarta Language Learning Spanish Deluxe. (ISBN 0-7356-01925)
Includes 4 CD-ROMs (2 program; 2 audio), microphone headset, and workbook
Multimedia PC with Pentium 166 MHz or higher; Windows 95 with Service Pack 3 or later; 32 MB of RAM for Win 95, Win 98, Win NT, Win Me/64 MB of RAM for Win 2000 Professional; 160 MB available hard disk space; 12x or faster CD-ROM drive; Super VGA or higher monitor; 1 MB or more video memory; 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones; Internet access. Explorer 5.01 included on CD.
Price: $54.95
Distributed by Microsoft, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, www.microsoft.com/encarta
For middle school or home use. With high-quality video content recorded in Mexico City using native speakers, this self-directed program immerses beginners in the language through listening, speaking, and reading activities. The study planner allows multiple users to determine pace and track progress. Special features include ability to listen to scenes at two speeds (conversational and learning), capability of manipulating video to see individual sentences, multiple approaches to vocabulary development, available Spanish captioning or English translation as desired, and cultural notes to enhance video segments. Most impressive are the truly interactive speaking activities, which allow the learner to converse with on-screen characters using the enclosed microphone headset.
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