Technology & Learning - March 2009 - (Page 44) WHATSNEW Soft Sell New releases from FETC, TCEA, and more SMART SYNC 2009 (WWW.SMARTTECH.COM) SMART Sync builds on the features of its predecessor, SynchronEyes software, which automated many administrative tasks in the computer-enabled classroom and allowed the teacher to monitor every student computer from his or her desktop. SMART Sync 2009 adds easier control and monitoring capabilities and a new administrator tool that saves teachers time on managerial tasks. Price: $799 Category: Classroom Monitoring Software WRITEIT! LIVE (WWW.FTCPUBLISHING.COM) This Web-based writing application allows teachers to distribute new assignments to their students from any computer with Internet access. Students can view, complete, and turn in their writing assignments digitally. Price: Starts at $4/account. Category: Writing Software READ&WRITE 9 GOLD FOR WINDOWS (WWW.TEXTHELP.COM) Texthelp Systems has released Read&Write 9 GOLD for Windows, its literacy support software program for individuals with reading and writing difficulties. The new features and enhancements in Version 9 include custom Texthelp Voices, Create Lexiflow eBooks, Screen Masking, Online Fact Mapper, Online Translator, and NIMAS Conversion Tool from CAST. Texthelp is also offering new concurrent user licensing options for Version 9 for students at home and at school. Price: Pricing starts at $365 for Read&Write (non-scanning version) and $645 for Read&Write GOLD. Category: Assistive Technology COMPASSLEARNING ODYSSEY (WWW.COMPASSLEARNING.COM) CompassLearning has announced that it now offers customers unlimited access to the Odyssey curriculum. Unlimited access means more school-wide usage, and campus-wide implementations eliminate the need to schedule shared access. Price: N/A Category: Courseware WRITING RULES (WWW.BYTESOFLEARNING.COM) Bytes of Learning’s Writing Rules provides detailed instruction in all the basics of writing. The environment makes it easy for students to write and easy for teachers to provide constructive criticism, all online. Price: Subscription fees are based on the number of student accounts and the period of subscription. Category: Writing Software SMARTMATH (WWW.SMARTMATH.EB.COM) Britannica’s SmartMath has three main focuses: math focus (includes 35,000 math problems aligned with NCTM standards), student focus (students practice at their own rate), and teacher focus (formative assessments may be customized for a grade, a class, or individual students by math topic or state standards). Price: $5/student/year (minimum purchase of $1,295/year); 10% off plus six months free if purchased by March 31 Category: Math PINNACLE SUITE ADAPTIVE CURRICULUM (WWW.ADAPTIVECURRICULUM.COM) Adaptive Curriculum announces the availability of professional-development workshops for middle-grade math and science teachers. Conducted by staff from Arizona State University, the workshops will focus on the use of technology to provide students with virtual hands-on experiences in math and science. Price: Starts at $100/one-hour session Category: Professional Development (WWW.PINNACLESUITE.COM) The Pinnacle Suite from Excelsior Software now provides an all-inclusive set of tools, bringing together the previously separated pieces that stakeholders need for efficient, data-driven decision-making. Price: Call for pricing. Category: Student Information System 44 | TECH & LEARNING http://WWW.SMARTTECH.COM http://WWW.FTCPUBLISHING.COM http://WWW.TEXTHELP.COM http://WWW.COMPASSLEARNING.COM http://WWW.BYTESOFLEARNING.COM http://WWW.SMARTMATH.EB.COM http://WWW.ADAPTIVECURRICULUM.COM http://WWW.PINNACLESUITE.COM
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