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Adaptations

This unit is designed for multiple computers in the classroom or could be done in a computer lab. However, if there is only one computer available have students work in small groups and take turns.

Software Toolbox

Title and Publisher Cost, Available from Annotation Comments and modifications
Microsoft Publisher 2002$129.99, Best Buy $69.99 with rebates, Amazon.com Publisher 2000 is still availableExcellent tools to create professional-looking student products
On Assignment LaserdiscNo Longer AvailableBy Harper CollinsGreat for interactive learning, cooperative team work
Choices and Decisions: Taking Charge of Your Life Laserdisc, By VISA USAFREE,Call 1-800-VISA-511And 1-888-VISA-606 for CD-ROMRevised package includes 14-chapter lesson plan book, CD-ROM, and teaching videoGreat for interactive learning, choice and decision making skills, financial literacy
Shop 'Til You DropBy SoftTouch$99.00, www.donjohnston.comCan order 30-day free trialPractice choice making skills while learning about money
InspirationSoftware, Inc$69.95, http://inspiration.com or 1-800- 877-4292Can download 30-day free trialGreat visual learning techniques used to brainstorm, plan, organize, outline, diagram
HELPRead By H.E.L.P.FREE http://Helpread.netText to speech screenreader for Web and LiteratureAccommodation for students with reading difficulties
Cast eReader$199 www.cast.org/udl/Universal design for talking word processor & a web browser with many optionsAccommodation for students with reading difficulties
Clarisworks 5.0$26.60Amazon.comSimilar to MS OfficeGood database program, easy to use