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Switched-On Schoolhouse 2011 Features and Requirements

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What is Switched On Schoolhouse™?

2011 Switched-On 5 Subject SetLamp Post Homeschool Store is a certified reseller for Alpha Omega Publications.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.Cathy Duffy's Top 100 Logo

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Requirements

New for 2011

Features

  • Advanced Lesson Planning-Customize and edit quickly.
  • Assignment Screens-Student screen shows the assignments. Parent screen allows editing of the assignments.
  • Automatic Grading-About 85% of the assignments are graded and recorded with the click of the mouse.
  • Automatic Curriculum Updates-Course revisions are automatically updated via internet. Or you can request update CD.
  • Bible Translation Options-include choice of KJV or NAS Bible.
  • Book Reports-for grades 3 to 8 for enrichment.
  • Built-in Global Calendar-Customize your calendar to meet your schedule. (Block out dates for holidays, field trips, etc.)
  • Custom Curriculum-Combine, add, remove units and assignments.
  • Historical Timelines-A click on a linked date in the lesson takes your student to a timeline where the topic is shown on a timeline.
  • Individual Weekday Scheduling-Ability to choose which days of the week a subject will be assigned.
  • Instant Audio Feedback-Allows positive reinforcement immediately when a student answers a question.
  • Message Center-Internal message system between student and parent/teacher.
  • Multimedia and Learning Activities-Extras to reinforce learning.
  • Personal Journal-Your student can keep a personal journal.
  • Practice Lessons-Teach your student how to use the Switched-On Schoolhouse program.
  • Printing Options-print entire assignments, lessons, vocabulary lists, problems, and records from your printer.
  • Resource Center-Helpful resources.
  • Student Mode-Allows student to customize homepage and other options.
  • Text-to-Speech-highlight the text and it is read aloud. Reading voice options are available.
  • Videos-educational videos enhance lessons.
  • Vocabulary Games-Interactive games to help your student build vocabulary.
  • Zero Out Option-If you need to give a zero grade.
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.

Switched-On Schoolhouse 2011 Placement Tests

Switched-On Placement Test 2011
Switched-On Schoolhouse Diagnostic Tests

By Alpha Omega Publications

This single kit contains tests to ensure students are properly placed within Switched-On Schoolhouse grade levels.

Diagnostic/placement tests on the CD are available in Bible, Math, Science, Language Arts, and History for grades 3 to 12.

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