In many ways, it reminds me of the lesson format in Broderbund's excellent Sensai Algebra program, which unfortunately was never upgraded to a CD-ROM format and is now out of production. A comprehensive teachers' manual comes with the school version. Visual Planner . Computer instructors will love this program. Visual Planner helps students learn to use flow charts, Venn diagrams, comparison charts, cycle graphs, and more.
Users can even create their own templates or develop new visual formats.
It comes with a small, but highly understandable teachers' manual. Of course, any software is worthless if teachers aren't convinced of its value and don't feel comfortable incorporating it into the curriculum. That's why I'm pleased to see the current trend toward installing computers in individual classrooms, rather than sticking them in computer labs where classroom teachers never learn to use them. I recommend putting the first computer in a classroom on the teacher's desk. And when new software is purchased, I recommend scheduling some sessions with a technology consultant who can show teachers how to install and use the new programs effectively.