Alphabet Track
Publisher: Semerc
This is a motivating CD ROM that enables users to learn the names and order of the alphabet through a range of games and activities. It uses and reinforces the familiar alphabet arc format used by many structured, multi sensory programmes for teaching learners with dyslexia. Alphabet Track encourages users to learn the order of the alphabet and locate and place each letter in the alphabet quickly and consistently. It includes many configurability choices and printable pupil records. Suitable for Reception and KS1 pupils and older learners who may have difficulty with short term memory and recalling sequences. Alphabet Track is Switch accessible, PC only, and provides UK audio support. Other titles in the series include: Alphabet Track, Eye Track, Idiom Track, Number Track, Phoneme Track, Spell Track, Word Track, see separate entries for full details. Interactive Whiteboard compatible.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 3-7
ISBN: 1844410595/G05
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Basic Skills Collection
Publisher: National Extension College
Contains 400+ pages from NEC's open learning resources, helps students develop basic literacy & numeracy skills. Worksheets mapped to 13 different basic literacy & numeracy awards. CD designed to be as accessible as possible to students with Basic Skills needs. Access indexes, answer diagnostic questions that define particular needs, pinpoint relevant worksheets.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Age range: 16+
ISBN: 1853568104
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British Sign Language Series
Publisher: Microbooks Ltd
SIGN AWAY! Phrasebook featuring 1600+ most common phrases (from 30 hrs video); instant access by word search, category, question type; BSL Gloss for all phrases; 35+ different categories etc. BSL WORKS: Features grammar, syntax, multi-channel signs, practice options, complete course. SIGN NOW! Dictionary featuring 3500+ signs; standardised & regional signs; word categories; improved quiz etc.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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British Sign Language: Deaf World
Publisher: Microbooks Ltd
Definitive reference on Deaf Issues. Features: Deaf Awareness - the definitive complete multimedia reference; Deaf Culture - foundations, values, famous faces; Deaf History - a timeline view; Key Contacts for Schools, Higher Education, Associations; and much much more! Internet Ready for connection to the WWW to gain access to Deaf World; What's On, News, Views, Reviews, and Comments. See British Sign Language Series for 3 & 4 CD Packs with Sign Away, BSL Works & Sign Now.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16+
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Eye Track
Publisher: Semerc
Difficulties with visual perception can affect a students fine motor skills, especially for activities such as writing, completing puzzles and cutting with scissors. Eye Track contains a range of fun and motivational activities to support learners experiencing difficulty with visual perception. Developed by occupational therapists and a specialist teacher, this resource covers a wide range of visual concepts, including, Discrimination, Memory, Sequential memory, Spatial relationships, Form consistency, Figure ground, Closure. Configurability options, printable pupil records and many printable worksheets make this a unique resource for the inclusive classroom. UK audio support available. Suitable for Switch users. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Other titles in the series include: Alphabet Track, Idiom Track, Number Track, Phoneme Track, Spell Track, Word Track, see separate entries for full details.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2
Age range: 5-11
ISBN: 1844410447/G05
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Number Track
Publisher: Semerc
With full audio support and configurable display options, provides practical support for pupils with specific numeracy and memory difficulties. Trick Track, the main character, keeps getting his shirts muddled and out of order on the washing line. Counting and sequencing games provide opportunities to work on numbers from 0 to 20. Allows you to produce fully configurable range of interactive, multi sensory electronic exercises. Dyslexic and dyscalculic learners may be slow to learn counting sequences, especially counting backwards, and will need additional practice in counting orally. Concentrates on the following key objectives with particular support for those having difficulty mastering these tasks, Count reliably at least 20 objects, Count on and back in ones from any small number, Read, write and order numbers from 0 to 20. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Other titles in the series include: Alphabet Track, Eye Track, Idiom Track, Phoneme Track, Spell Track, Word Track, see separate entries for full details.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 3-7
ISBN: 1406007072/G05
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Numbershark 4
Publisher: White Space Ltd
Helps improve basic numeracy; addresses many difficulties which lead students to dislike maths, including poor short term memory, attention span, sequencing skills. Features 30 games covering addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, which add meaning and understanding. Combines motivation and enjoyment within structured learning process. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Also suitable for Special Needs.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1, 2, 3, 4
Age range: 6-16+
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Signs for Education : English
Publisher: Microbooks Ltd
Key innovation for GCSE students, teachers, parents using BSL. Definitive guide to British Sign Language for GCSE. Sourced from 30+ hours video clips. Covers all core concepts such as: word and subject categories, all core Signs, selected explanations, simple glossary, graphics. Features usual multimedia controls, on line manual, easy navigation, intuitive interface.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 14-16+
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Signs for Work : Mental Health
Publisher: Microbooks Ltd
Definitive reference work for recognised vocabulary of signs & their explanations used in Mental Health. Essential reference for hospitals, schools, libraries, that tackle sign language & Mental Health issues. Gives deaf people, work professionals better access & awareness of terminology, concepts; improving access to meetings, courses, training issues etc. Enhances status and value of deaf people who work in many fields.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Age range: 16+
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textHELP Series
Publisher: textHELP Systems Ltd
Revolutionises computing for people with dyslexia, reading & writing or other learning difficulties. Extremely easy to use, integrating smoothly into whatever Windows application you are using. Features: High quality voices; Screen Reading; Speaking Thesaurus; Spell checker; Contextual word prediction; Abbreviation expansion; Teachers log which records typical spelling errors. Read & Write (WIN), Type & Talk (WIN or MAC). WordSmith (WIN) revolutionary new integrated tool bar for Word 2000 (not networkable, but multi disc packs available). ScreenReader (WIN) easy to use text to speech program, helps everyone who has a Windows based PC read all on screen text (not networkable). Interactive Whiteboard compatible. (Read & Write 9 Gold now available for individuals with reading & writing difficulties - please contact us for details)
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 3, 4
Age range: 11-16
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Touch It
Publisher: Semerc
Series of CD ROMs that help develop coordination, motor and basic ICT skills. It is ideal for all users with severe and complex motor difficulties and helps develop skills in hand-eye co-ordination, anticipation, concentration and visual stimulation. The series uses real photographs and involves simple cause-and-effect activities. It is designed to deliver bright and fun activities for the inclusive classroom. You can adjust the following features to suit the individual needs: Size of object and target area, Choice of pointers, Length of game, Score and timing, Direction and speed of object, Background colour, Picture selection. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Titles available: Animals, Clothes, Everyday Objects, Food, Gardens, Transport & Road Safety.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 5-7
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Word Track
Publisher: Semerc
This resource helps pupils improve their ability to memorise and learn. It is ideal for all learners with specific learning difficulties, who have particular problems with memorising spellings. The program consists of 180 sentences of increasing phonic complexity. It provides full audio support and configurable display options, as well as printable pupil records. The accompanying Word Track Workbook contains a range of photocopiable extension activities to help improve memorising skills. Word Track is Switch accessible (PC only), and provides UK audio support. Interactive Whiteboard compatible. Other titles in the series include: Alphabet Track, Eye Track, Idiom Track, Number Track, Phoneme Track, Spell Track, see separate entries for full details.
Format: Windows CD-ROM, Mac CD-ROM
Key stage: 1
Age range: 3-7
ISBN: 1844410544/G05
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Wordswork: Study Skills for Dyslexic Students
Publisher: Alphabetics Ltd
Uses graphics, voiceovers, colour, humour to develop variety of language skills which dyslexic students (and others) need to address. Topics include: Essay writing, Exam revision, Grammar, Handwriting, Memory, Oral presentation, Punctuation, Reading, Spelling, Time management, Vocabulary building. Students are encouraged to identify and use their strengths to overcome areas of weakness.
Format: Windows CD-ROM
Key stage: 4
Age range: 16+
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