Software Links

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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

Mac and IBM Software:
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
Sunburst Software: http://www.sunburst.com/

Software I Would Like to Have in My Classroom:

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1) Microsoft - Microsoft Office XP Professional ($505.99)
2) Encyclopedia Brittanica ($219)
3) Jumpstart Phonics ($16.99)
4) Kid Pix
5) Kidspiration
6) Type to Learn (29.95 per copy)
7) Print Shop Deluxe 15 EEV Lab Pack ($149.99 for 6 users)
8)  Microsoft  Encarta 2002 DVD ( $76.00)
9) Magic School Bus  ($19.99 per copy)
10) Top 10 Great Educational Games 6-12 ($4.99)

Special Needs Software I Would Like to Have in My Classroom:

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1) Joystick (and mouse) Trainer  A pointing device training software.  Practicing joystick skills by computer is a lot safer than experimenting with a power chair! This disk starts at a very early motor and cognitive level, and progresses thru 9 activities of increasing challenge.  $99 per copy
2) Find the Buttons- Teaches graphical user interface for blind children. ($99.00)
3) Click n Type- On screen virtual keyboard requires win 98 or newer  FREE

Software Processing and Storage:

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-Software must be reviewed to ensure effectiveness
-Copy registration and store one copy after sending in the original