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Switched-On Schoolhouse 2008 Requirements
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What is Switched On Schoolhouse™?
NOTE: The big change for 2008 is that you need Windows XP (Service Pack 2) or any
version of Windows Vista to use Switched On
Schoolhouse™ 2008 from Alpha Omega.
It is a complete curriculum in CD-ROM format for students who work
at the computer. Based on their LIFEPAC curriculum, this interactive, multimedia learning environment has
been updated with more videos and animations, sound clips, and approved
web links.
Please note that all software purchases are non-returnable for any reason. Alpha
Omega provides excellent tech support. 100 Top Picks
 The Switched-On Schoolhouse curriculum was chosen by
homeschool expert and author Cathy Duffy in the miscellaneous category as one of her 100 Top
Picks for Homeschool Curriculum!
Features
Features include automatic grading, built-in calendar,
advanced lesson planning, book reports. message center between student and
parent, multimedia learning activities, videos, historical timeline, resource
center, assignment screens, printing options, and more.
Note
You might want to consider how long you want your student
working in front of a computer monitor. Also, most of the pages
can be printed out for reading away from the computer if you want to furnish a
printer, ink, and paper.
I’ve had good feedback from
customers who are using Switched On Schoolhouse™ for one or two subjects. They chose subjects that were difficult for them to teach. One favorite comment is, “It grades the work for you!” My children
have loved the Science and Health Quest.
The type of students who would benefit most from using a complete computer curriculum would include those who have
extreme allergies (if they can be around a computer), those with special needs
who use a computer instead of books, those in climates that are bad for books or
who travel and have extremely limited storage space (missionaries, for example),
etc.
One of the major changes in SOS for 2008 is that you need
either Windows XP Service Pack 2 or any version of Windows Vista.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or higher
- 500MHz or higher processor
- 512 MB of memory (RAM)
- 600 MB of hard drive space
- 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor, 16 bit color
- CD-ROM Drive
- Printer recommended
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Windows Vista (All Versions)
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
- 1 GHz or higher processor
- 1 GB of memory (RAM)
- 1 GB of hard disk space
- 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor, 16 bit color
- CD-ROM Drive
- Printer recommended
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New and Improved Switched-On Schoolhouse 2008 Features
- Improved Grading
- Centralized Help
- Easier Recordkeeping
- Further Customization of grade reports and report cards.
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