BEST1998

Best Software Titles of 1998: Beyond Spaceships and Rabbits Enhance Your Classroom with the Best Software from Forest Technologies u We will Discuss: u The myths and the realities of technology in the classroom u The best way to purchase u Some of this year’s Best Software and Internet Guides Technology as a Tool u Many outrageous claims and expectations are made in the name of technology! u Will it replace textbooks? u Will it replace me? u Does it raise test scores? u Should it be core curriculum or supplemental? Technology has many Wondrous features…... u Multimedia engages the young and old u It enhances problem solving and discovery skills u Patient and unimposing tutor u Allows for unstifled creativity u Provides immediate feedback and reinforcement u Multisensory - appeals to all learning styles u Allows for use of manipulatives in varying degrees of difficulties u Allows for simulations and experiments How do I Choose the Best Software? u Is it cute? u Does it look cool and have 3D graphics? u Do I like the box? u or…………………... Software Selection Criteria u Does it meet a need? u Does it add value and enrich the learning environment? u Does it enhance the discovery process? u Does it supplement and enhance the curriculum ? u What’s the added value? u Do I know how to use it? u Does it save time or create learning value? u Can I use it on Monday? How Do I purchase? u Home Versions u School Versions u Lab Packs u Networks u or…………………. A Revolutionary Licensing Program u CD ROMs as low as $12 each! u The first program to allow schools, districts, states, educational consortiums and parents within the community to purchase at substantially discounted prices! u Parents, home schoolers and teachers may purchase for their home use at the price level your school qualifies for!!! Forest Technologies’ Community License Program u No Membership Fees u Mix and Match Products and Platform u No Contracts u Once a member . . . always a member! Forest Technologies’ Community License Program u Only a 5 CD ROM minimum per title! u Over 200 Top Selling Programs!! u Teachers’ Workshop 2, PhonicsAlive!, Making Music, WebWhacker, With Open Eyes, Events that Changed the World, Crossword Studio, Insects, Math Generator, Volcanoes, and many more! Forest Technologies’ Community License Program u 25-50…………………$20 u 51-75…………………$18 u 76-99..………………..$15 u 100+………………….$12 The Best Software u WebWhacker u Utilize Internet resources offline u Control student surfing u Mimimize online time and expense u Browse anytime and anywhere u Version 2.0 for Macintosh and 3.0 for Windows 95/NT u Mac/Win CD $49.95 u Lab Packs & Site Licenses available The Best Software u Teacher’s RoadMap to the InterNET ‘98 u Outstanding tool written by a teacher for teachers. This is a book that walks you through all aspects of the Internet. u An easy to follow 100 page book wi…