The engaging format of the software allows children to read the book or have it read to them and then learn more about the walls through additional information on the CD as well as through links to related Internet sites. This format combines the digital form of the book with additional content in a meaningful way and shows how computer technology can enhance a book s content and deepen the learning experience. Product Highlights Talking Walls helps students strengthen reading and writing skills as well as develop strategies around analyzing and gathering information. The software provides information for integrating the content into the social studies and language arts curricula and provides information about where it fits into national curriculum standards. Children can have any of the CD based content read aloud including a Help screen that explains software navigation techniques.
Children can use a notepad feature to take notes about what they learn.
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