In Sunbuddy Writer , young pupils will learn basic word-processing features, and can even do multimedia effects such as inserting images and recording their own voices. The Sunbuddy Math CD uses an innovative multi-disciplinary approach to integrate math, music, map skills, and reading into colorful animated sequences. As with most Sunburst titles, these programs come with an excellent teacher's ring notebook manual with blackline masters and lesson suggestions. Both of these keyboarding titles are new and improved for 1999 in a hybrid CD for Mac and PC machines. Fun games like Galaxy Taxi and Space Rocks ensure that students will stay happily engaged in the typing activities.
Teachers can customize the activities by using their own vocabulary words.
In addition, a record-keeping option allows teachers to transfer student information from the flagship keyboarding program, Type to Learn . This comprehensive typing program has been used by over 15 million students since 1985. If you've tried Mario or Mavis and haven't been satisfied, then check out these programs. Sunburst offers 30-day free trials for its software and does not require a purchase order. This is the best of the popular Blaster series.