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August 2008 — Product Focus

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Product Focus

TURNING TECHNOLOGIES has introduced ResponseCard AnyWhere, a new addition to its lineup of products. The LCD screen-equipped handheld receiver is about the size of a deck of cards, and does not require a projector, computer, or an electrical outlet for operation. The mobile system allows teachers to poll students by touching one button on the receiver, and lets students respond by using ResponseCard RF keypads. Poll results immediately display on the teacher’s receiver LCD screen, and sessions can be wirelessly stored in the receiver or downloaded via USB cable to a PC with ResponseCard Anywhere desktop software. Price: Starts at $199.

 

SCIENTIFIC LEARNING has redeveloped its signature elementary reading and language software, resulting in Fast ForWord Language Series v2. Research-based exercises included in the software are designed to help struggling readers develop critical brain-processing efficiency in four key areas-- memory, attention, processing rates, and sequencing skills-- and build grade-level reading skills. New features of this supplemental instruction tool support a Response to Intervention approach, while the improved design, which includes new characters, graphics, and themes, engages and motivates students. Price: $750 to $900 (individual licenses).

 

The TI-Nspire handheld graphing calculator from TEXAS INSTRUMENTS is designed to help students develop a deeper understanding of math concepts, from pre-algebra through calculus. Students can use the calculator to see multiple representations of a problem on a single screen, grab and move graphed functions to observe relationships and patterns, solve problems using built-in interactive geometry capabilities, and save and review work. The TI-Nspire also comes with a snap-in TI-84 Plus keypad that provides the same keystroke options as the TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus, and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators. Price: About $140.