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 * Software Reviews**

a. The purpose of this software program is to offer online resources and curriculum in the areas of reading and math while utilizing the use of math games, interactive flash cards, printables, reading games, and special education blogs, The program delivers online assessment and for all grade levels with focus on ESOL, ELL, ESE, ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, autism, reading disabilities, and learning disabilities. b. The software categories that that Mangomon falls into are instructional game, drill and practice and simulation became because it provides a variety of interactive games within each curriculum, while achieving drill and practice as providing assessment. c. I believe that I could use this software when I begin teaching in the Special education field as a free time activity or as a privileged tool. I can see myself using this program for IEP purpose for those students that may need extra assistance. I also believe that I can use this as my own personal assessment at the beginning of a school year as well. d. The strengths of this program are that is online based, which makes it easy to use and obtain. This will also integrate internet and computer technology along with curriculum. It offers free online resources and gives you the option to utilize math, reading, or both. e. The cost of the program is: Standard 1 student /year: $35 Reading, $35 Math, $65 Reading & Math Classroom pack 25 student/year: $655 Reading, $655 Math, $1,220 Both Mini-pack 5 students/year: $130 Reading, $130 Math, and $245 Both Weblink: [|www.mangomon.com] This program can be purchased online at it's website and is a 100% web based, so there are no installation requirements. a. The Purpose of this program is to give an online resource in the areas of math and reading for students with special needs. This program tests and then measures the child’s strengths and weaknesses in turn give the child customized lessons. The reading program is based on K-5, while the math program covers a variety of subjects from algebra, geometry, to probabilities. b. This software falls into the drill and practice category because the student will go through various drills and practice problems in order as based on their strengths and weaknesses. It also falls into the tutorial category since it gives the students customized lessons. c. I could use this program as a tutorial tool for those students with more need in a particular area. I can also use this program to incorporate it into an everyday lesson plan. d.The strengths with this program is that it is web based, so it is easy to use after you set up your online account and student can use it at home as well. Parents can also login and view reports and activity done by their child. The customized lessons are also a strength, so that each student is getting the help that they need individually. One weakness is that it is internet based, so there is always the instance of system problems. e.The cost of the program is: 1 child/month: $17.99 Each additional child/month: $9.99 1 child/year: $189.99 Each additional child/month: $99.99 This program is web-based and can be purchased online at their website, so to setup an account; it must be done via the internet. a. This software is a learning system generally autistic children that helps teach cognitive and reading skills by utilizing visual, audio clues, images, words, music, and phrases. The purpose of this software is to teach hand eye coordination, spelling skills, sight reading, expressive skills, matching, and sentence reading. This is for all ages. b. This software falls into the category of instructional game, and drill and practice. There are various games integrated into the curriculum as well as constant drill and practice that incorporated into all of the learning systems. c. In the field of special education, where I will be working with autistic children, I know that I would be able to integrate this software into my curriculum. I believe that this software can integrate into other classrooms as it aims to reach other skills such as expressive and receptive skills, and hand eye coordination. d. The strengths of this software are that it can be used at home or at school which is essential for autistic children especially to aid for their parents as well. A weakness is that it may not be as user friendly or easy to obtain as other programs of similarity. e. The software can be purchased by Equidel Educational Software sold only though an online Kagi store. The site is [] The cost of this software is: $249:Classroom version $596: School version (5 classrooms license) $119: Additional classroom license (Requires purchase of at least 1 classroom and school version) $19.95: Story Time (12 Reading Stories on CD) System Requirements: Hardware: IBM compatible with Intel based Pentium processor 250 MHZ or faster at least 64 MB or RAM Disk space: At least 300 MB Sound: Sound card or microphone Operating System: Microsoft windows 98, windows 2000, ME, XP, or vista operating system CD-ROM: Double Speed CD-ROM drive or faster Video: 64k color(16 bit) SVGA video card with 800 x600 resolution compatibility or better. a. The purpose of this software is to teach language and math skills, basic skills, and visual planning/scheduling. I have chosen In My Home, which is a program from EdBYDesign. It is for all ages with focus on autism, down syndrome, PDD, and developmental delay. It contains 4 areas: communication(make sentences about things they do at home), counting, patterns, and rooms(which items belong in each room). b. In My Home falls into the category of instructional game, drill and practice, and simulation. Primarily because this program is using real world situation by using the home, I would say this software is primarily simulation, but it also includes both instructional game and drill and practice. c. I would definitely be able to integrate this into my curriculum. This would be a good software to use as part of my everyday lesson plan. I believe that this program can intergrate into other classrooms since it falls into the simulation category. This allows learning and advancement with the student’s real world surroundings. d. The strengths of this program is that is affordable and the system requirements are simple and easy to obtain. For this particular program, In My House, it is a strength that it integrates the student’s home into the learning environment, as that makes it easier for the student to relate with. e. The cost of the program is $75, and it can be purchase at [|www.edbydesign.com] The system requirements are: Windows 95, windows 98, ME, XP, CD ROM a. Laureates sentence master is for the purpose of increased reading comprehension and critical reading skills for K-12 to adults with developmental learning disabilities, autism, intellectually and developmentally disabled, and language learning disorder. It has various activities and includes 4 levels providing mastery of non-content words, failure free learning, emphasis on accurate spelling, and carefully controlled sentences. b.Sentence master falls into the drill and practice, instructional game, and tutorial, categories as it includes games and activities along with continued practices and drills to enhance mastery at the 4 levels. c. I can definitely integrate this program into my curriculum when I am teaching sentence building and reading. d.. Strengths about this particular program is that it covers all grade levels, so it not limited, and it is system requirements are simple. The weakness to this program, is that it is primarily set around sentences and reading, so the subject area is very narrow. e. The cost of the program MAC/Window CD: 1-4 copies $495 each 5-9 copies $346.50 each 30% off 20-49 copies $297.00 each 40% off 50 + copies $247.00 each 50% off The system requirements are: Macintosh System or Windows and can be purchased online at their website [|http://lauretelearning.com]
 * 1.Mangomon**
 * 2.Smart Tutor**
 * 3.Compu Therapy**
 * 4. EdByDesign-In My Home**
 * 5. Laureates Learning Systems-Sentence Master**