Re: TECH: Follett Software's "That's a Fact, Jack"

[Sandy Scroggs <sandyscr@tenet.edu>]

I just submitted my review of "That's a Fact, Jack" to Multimedia
Schools magazine.  The program will require money just like Electronic
Bookshelf and Accelerated Reader.   I think the game show atmostphere
will appeal to students and complements the other reading programs.  The
depth of question and requiring "HOTS" (Higher Order Thinking Skills) is
the star of the program.  As you experiment with you demo, you will see
there are many neat features for administering the program.  You can
hear the audio comments and you can select the number of questions etc.

I think one drawback is the nice extra feature of the sidebar which
allows students to buzz in from their desk rather than crowding around
the computer keyboard.  Additional test cd-roms are expensive.  I think
we will use the program to add excitement to the other reading program
at Schenck.
The cost of the program and how long students like the game show format
are things to consider before purchasing.

For anyone interested, visit the Follett web site and request the free
demo.

If there are other questions, please e-mail me!

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          Sandy Scroggs          Librarian         sandyscr@tenet.edu
          Kate Schenck Elementary School      San Antonio, TX

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