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PAR Technology
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| Software
Stations | Internet
Stations | Creation
Station | Laptop Computers
| Software Checkout
| Instructional Videos & Software
Tapes | Electronic
Spellers | Funding
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| Software
Stations |
These
computers are equipped with instructional software to help
learners improve their reading, writing, and spelling. To
view Beginner Software List and Intermediate to Advanced Software
List you need Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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| Internet
Stations |
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Computers
connected to the Internet motivate learners to practice reading
and writing and explore their personal interests.
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| Creation
Station |
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This
computer enables learners to create cards, scrapbooks, and
stories and is also equipped with educational software. The
set-up includes a color printer and scanner.
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| Laptop
Computers |
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Laptops
are loaned to selected learners who meet criteria for checkout.
Each laptop is equipped with instructional software, enabling
learners to practice their reading and writing at home. View
picture of equipment
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| Software
Checkout |
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A
variety of instructional software is available for loan to
learners who have access to computers at home.
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| Instructional
Videos & Audio Tapes |
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A
variety of instructional videos and audio tapes are available
to tutors and learners to enhance instruction.
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| Electronic
Spellers |
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These
hand-held electronic learning tools enable learners to improve
their spelling accuracy. The spellers, which include over
80,000 words, can also "speak" a word that is entered.
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picture of equipment
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| Funding |
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These initiatives are made possible through generous funding
from the City of San José/San José Public Library,
the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Wallace-Reader's
Digest Funds. |
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This page last updated June 27, 2007 by the Web Team
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