Software Links

Mac and PC Software:
Micro Warehouse: http://www.warehouse.com
Zones:   http://www.zones.com
PC and Mac Mall:   http://www.cc-inc.com/pcmall
 

Mac software:

Apple Higher Education Store = http://store.apple.com/1-800-780-5009/WebObjects/EducationIndividual?type=higherEd
 

Special Needs Hardware and Software

Index to assistive technology =  http://www.makoa.org/computers.htm
 http://www.apple.com/disability
You can also get to this site by going to http://www.apple.com and then:
click on "Education" (in the menu bar at the top)
click on "K-12"
click on "Disability Solutions"
R.J. Cooper Assistive Technology:   http://rjcooper.com/site-map/
Abledata Index to Computer Assistive Technology:  http://www.abledata.com/text2/computers_gen.htm

Vanessa's Educational Software Sites

 http://www.edsoft.com/
  http://www.learningkids.com/
 

Mac and IBM Software

Sunburst Software:  http://www.sunburst.com/
Educational Software Institute (offers educational software searchable by title, age level, and subject):  http://www.edsoft.com/
This site has links to sites that provide software review:   http://www.gillespie.macoupin.k12.il.us/software.htm
PEP registry of educational software publishers: http://www.microweb.com/pepsite/Software/publishers.html

 
 
 
 

Software I would like to have in my classroom:

Apple Works ($199)
Encyclopedia Brittanica ($219)
Jumpstart Phonics ($16.99)
Math Blaster ($11.99)
O'dell Down Under
Adobe Acrobat ($218.99)
Kid Pix
Learn to Speak Spanish 8.0 (24.99)
M+M's The Lost Formulas (math) ($19.99)
Starry Night Backyard ($39.99)
Mathsoft Science Delux ($39.99)
Netcsape Navigator
Hyperstudio
PowerPoint
Eudora
 

Special Needs Software I would like to have in my classroom:

*Writing With Symbols ($160.00)- The complete text symbol writing program, with access for children and adults with learning disabilities.

*Cipher and Embosser ($1520.00)- Cipher and Embosser enables the rapid translation of text, produced with a standard work processor, into standard English Braille.  (Excluding:  VAT at 17.5%)

*Rainbow Stories ($290.00)- Eighteen talking and singing books of your favorite stories.  High quality animations and sound effects will appeal to all ages.  Mouse, touch monitor or keyboard access.  Switch access also included.  Hardware needed  will amount to $250.00.  This is added into above price.
 
 

Software Processing and Storage

*Software must be reviewed to ensure effectiveness
*Copy registration and store one copy after sending in the original
*Store backups under lock and key
*Keep a list of all available software in a software database
*Have a process for students to check out the software