Software We Use
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The Learning Services department utilizes an array of software programs tailored to the needs of a wide variety of students. Below you will find information on the software programs and publishers used in Learning Services. We welcome comments from other educators on programs your institution uses. For more information, please contact Learning Services. |
Reading, Writing and Mathematics Software
- Skills Tutor - Achievement Technologies
Web-based basic skills instructional program published by and offers instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. This is probably our most used program, as we incorporate it into many of our classes. Diagnostic pre-tests select lessons students need to work on so students are not covering material they already know. The program offers extensive instruction and has features such as audio narration and hints. A comprehensive reporting and tracking system allows the instructor to monitor student progress.
- The Reading series includes Vocabulary Building, Word Knowledge, and Reading Comprehension.
- The Language series includes Capitalization, Grammar & Usage, Punctuation, and Spelling.
- The Writing series offers lessons in Language Mechanics, Language Usage, Sentence Structure, and Clear Writing & Paragraphs.
- The Information Skills series presents instruction in Using Dictionaries & Books, Using References, Using Consumer Information, and Using Maps, Charts & Graphs.
- The Basic Math series addresses Number Concepts, Computation, Word Problems, and Measurement & Geometry.
- Intermediate Math includes Proportions & Percent, Introduction to Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics & Probability.
- Perfect Copy
- Academic Systems Interactive English
- Academic Systems Interactive Mathematics
- LearningPlus Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
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Computer Placement
- ACT COMPASS-ESL e-Write Computer Placement System
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Assistive Technology Software
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