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The following is my software evaluation:
 * //__Tux Paint __//**


 * 1) Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software?
 * 2) The purpose of this software is to introduce and develop the drawing skills of student 3 and up. Not sure what ‘up’ means, but after reviewing the programs; I would imagine the third grade would probably the limit for this software.
 * 3) List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving.
 * 4) Categories:
 * 5) One is instructional game, because it allows for entertainment while learning. For each of the strokes the student applies to the page there is a sound effect associated with it. So, hopefully it is enjoyable.
 * 6) The second is a simulation. I believe it also fits this category for this age group because; the program allows the student to experience real world objects and associated sounds. As they create their artwork, they can add, musical instruments for instance, and hear the sounds associated with that instrument as they create their drawing.
 * 7) Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities?
 * 8) The grade level I would chose for this piece of software would be my first class.
 * 9) The subject I would choose would be general music. I like to include other subjects with my music class and finding this program would allow me to better include the visual arts along with the performing arts.
 * 10) Now that I have my Promethean Board installed in my general and elementary music classroom, I would first introduce the students to visual representations of musical instruments. We would discover what family of instruments they fall into and what type of sound they make. After discovering that, we would end our lesson with some of the students drawing on the board and creating a piece of class artwork using their favorite instrument as a drawing stamp.
 * 11) What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program?
 * 12) Strengths: Well suited for this age group, nice graphical user interface (GUI), sound and image association, and cost.
 * 13) Weaknesses: Limited to at most three grade levels, not expandable beyond age group, limited customization, and uses a lot of computer resources; slowing down operations.
 * 14) What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? Provide a web link to a manufacturer or retailer? What are the system requirements of the software?
 * 15) The cost of the program is free download, although they recommend the purchase of a disc containing the program and all of the stamps for $6.99. They allow the program to be copied to any number of machines and they also allow the disc to be copied.
 * 16) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">It can be purchased from their website.
 * 17) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Their main site URL is: [] . The purchase URL is: [].
 * 18) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The system requirements are:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Operating System Requirement **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT 4, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Requires Mac OS X, version 10.3.9 or later
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (No special OS requirements)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Disk Space Requirement **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Tux Paint **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 16MB
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 16MB
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 16MB
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Tux Paint Stamps **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (Full installation)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Add Approx. 70MB
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Add Approx. 70MB
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Add Approx. 70MB
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Minimum Recommended CPU **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 200MHz Pentium
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 233MHz G3
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 200MHz Pentium, 233MHz G3, etc.
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Peripheral Requirements **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Monitor: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> 640x480 or higher; 800x600 recommended
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Video Card: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Capable of 640x480, 16bpp (thousands of colors) or better; 1024x768 or better, 24bpp recommended
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mouse: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> One button mouse or better; scrollwheel supported, but not required; (any device that acts as a mouse is supported, e.g.: touchscreen, drawing tablet, tablet PC, trackball, lightpen, etc.)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Memory (RAM) Requirements **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">At default resolution **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (800x600)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 40MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 16MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 33MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">At smallest resolution **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (640x480)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 28MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 32MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 24MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">At very-large resolution **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (1600x1200)
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 150MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mac OS X: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 55MB free
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Linux: **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Approx. 140MB free


 * //__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24px;">Anvil Studio __//**


 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software?
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The purpose of the program is to allow students to record, compose, print, mix, and play MIDI files.
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The appropriate grade levels for this software are 10th through 12th grades. This software requires theory introduction and computer skills.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving.
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Categories:
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">One of software categories is tutorial. This program will can be taught through tutorials or through a teacher directed process.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The other is simulation. This program is a decent utility for composing songs offering real world experience at writing and creating music.
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities?
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">In my application, this software would be appropriate for 10th through 12th grade students that are interested in furthering their musical education.
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This software would be used in my Music Theory Class.
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Before applying this software we would cover the basic rules for classical song writing. We would then begin with the composing part of this software and compose a few simple songs that can be printed out and played by the musicians. As the students develop, they would write more complex compositions and mixing those into other voices creating a full score of music.
 * 12) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program?
 * 13) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Strengths: Program can be used for real world creations, has multiple options for creating and using MIDIs, and can be used for advanced theory exercises.
 * 14) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Weaknesses: Sound quality is not as good as other composition programs (Finale and Melody Assistant) and some of the screens can be confusing and require quite a bit of exploration to become familiar with.
 * 15) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? Provide a web link to a manufacturer or retailer? What are the system requirements of the software?
 * 16) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The entire cost of the suite called Anvil Studio Works is $99.00. There is also a free version with reduced functionality.
 * 17) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">It can be purchased for their website.
 * 18) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Their main home page is: [] . The site to purchase their products is: []
 * 19) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The system requirements:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Anvil Studio™ ****<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> A 200 mHz Pentium or faster running any of:
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Windows 7 **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> (32 or 64 bit),
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **Windows Vista** (32 or 64 bit),
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **Windows XP,**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **Windows 98.**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> At least 512 megabytes of RAM,
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> A Windows-compatible sound card and/or MIDI controller.


 * //__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24px;">Reader Rabbit __//**


 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software?
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The intent of this program was initially to help young students become and grow into more efficient readers. They have since expanded their software line to include math, spelling, vocabulary, and science
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This program is designed for toddlers through 2nd graders.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving.
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Drill and Practice: This software guides the students through goals that require them to use drill techniques and use repetition to help them achieve their goals.
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Simulations: The software doesn’t state the scenes are realistic simulations, but it does help the students understand that steps are required to achieve goals in real world experiences.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Instructional Games: The software is designed from the basis of role playing games. This design feature allows the students to be entertained and maintain their attention longer.
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities?
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This software is appropriate for Kindergarten through second grade.
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Initially, it was developed for reading and now can be applied to include math, spelling, vocabulary, and science.
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> I would use this program for introducing my students to the musical alphabet and understand the similarities and tie-ins to the alphabet.
 * 12) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program?
 * 13) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Strengths: This program has been well established since 1986, can easily be used at school or home, sets goals for students to achieve through step by step process, and cost.
 * 14) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Weaknesses: The graphics at this point should be more advanced, and should move to at least DVD-ROM if not adding some titles into Blue-ray.
 * 15) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? Provide a web link to a manufacturer or retailer? What are the system requirements of the software?
 * 16) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The price varies from $6.94 to $39.99 depending on which of the programs a person is interested in.
 * 17) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Toddler $16.49
 * 18) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Kindergarten $14.65
 * 19) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">1st Grade $14.29
 * 20) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">2nd Grade $7.18
 * 21) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Preschool Variety Pack $17.99
 * 22) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Kindergarten Variety Pack $39.99
 * 23) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Learn to Read with Phonics Preschool & K $6.94
 * 24) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">1st Grade Learning System $14.99
 * 25) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Math Ages 4-6 $10.93
 * 26) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Math Ages 6-9 $7.05
 * 27) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">All titles can be purchased through Amazon.com []
 * 28) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This is the link to Reader Rabbit’s main page []
 * 29) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">System Requirements:
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Reader Rabbit **
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">PC: **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows 95/98/Me/XP
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Pentium 166 MHz or faster
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">16 MB RAM
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">640 x 480 Display, 256 color SVGA
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">30 MB free hard disk space
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">4x CD-ROM drive
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows compatible sound card and speakers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mouse
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Compatible printer
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">MAC **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">System 8.6-9.2.2
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">PowerPC 180 MHz or faster, Power Mac
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">16 MB RAM
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">640 x 480 Display, 256 colors, 13" or larger color monitor
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">30 MB free hard disk space
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">4x CD-ROM drive
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Speakers
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Mouse
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Compatible printer


 * //__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24px;">EasyTech __//**


 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software?
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This software is designed for grades Kindergarten through 8th. I would personally focus on the EasyTech Grades 6-8 Curriculum.
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Categories
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Drill and Practice: There are lessons that first instruct students on the use of certain aspects of technology and then assess their skills and how well they retain the information.
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Tutorial: The software illustrates how the different piece of technology function and guides them through the process step by step, which allows them to create a final project at the conclusion.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Simulation: This software also helps students understand the importance of internet safety and guides them through real world examples.
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Instructional Game: The program has the illustrated feel of the SIMS or RockBand and also helping the user through in a role playing context.
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities?
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I would use this for my 7th and 8th grade class at the junior high.
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This program would be very useful in an intro to technology course. It covers:
 * 12) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Computer Fundamentals
 * 13) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Word Processing Software
 * 14) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Spreadsheet Software
 * 15) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Presentation Software
 * 16) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Web Browsing
 * 17) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Multimedia and Database
 * 18) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Communicating Online
 * 19) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Basic HTML
 * 20) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program?
 * 21) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Strengths: Is based off of the NETS-S, can include classroom management, lesson writing, student reports, and shared activities.
 * 22) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Weaknesses: The software is not expanded for grades beyond the 8th grade
 * 23) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? Provide a web link to a manufacturer or retailer? What are the system requirements of the software?
 * 24) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The cost of the EasyTech Grades 6-8 Curriculum is 12/student for 12 months.
 * 25) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">It can be purchased directly for their site []
 * 26) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The main website is []
 * 27) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">System Requirements
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">Technical Requirements **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Internet connection
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Minimum Browser Version (or later)
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Internet Explorer 7
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Firefox 3
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Safari 3
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Adobe Flash Player 9 or later
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Adobe Reader 7 or later
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows, Mac OS X or Linux
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Speakers or headphones


 * //__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 24px;">Inspiration 9 __//**


 * 1) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Explain the purpose of the software program. What are the appropriate grade levels and subject areas for this software?
 * 2) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The purpose of the software is to help students organize their thoughts when it comes to creating a presentation, Word document, or similar project.
 * 3) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The grade levels of the software are 6th grade through 12th grade.
 * 4) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">List and explain what software categories this software program falls into. The software categories include: drill and practice, tutorial, simulation, instructional game, or problem solving.
 * 5) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Categories:
 * 6) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Tutorial: This software has tutorials and webinars available for teachers and students. These include a step by step process for best results.
 * 7) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Problem Solving: This programs assists student with thought organization and developing ideas to enhance project based learning.
 * 8) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Describe a scenario where you would be able to integrate the use of this software program into your curriculum. What grade level? What subject area? How would the software integrate into the other classroom activities?
 * 9) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The grade level that I would apply this program would be 9th through 12th grade.
 * 10) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">I would use this software in my Music Theory Class. I would have the students create presentations on their choice of the most influential music artist in history.
 * 11) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">With the help of the internet, I would have the students organize their thoughts using one of the many maps available in Inspiration. I would then have them use the plug-in for Word to modify and further enhance their ideas. Finally, with the help of this software they would give their final presentation.
 * 12) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What are the strengths and weaknesses of this program?
 * 13) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Strengths: Program helps students organize thoughts, has a stable environment, requires nominal operating resources, has plug-ins for Microsoft Word.
 * 14) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Weakness: The program could possible allow for more user adjustable interface when it comes to images and text, licenses are not available (only programs), and depending on how many programs purchased; it can become pricy.
 * 15) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">What is the cost of this program? Where can it be purchased? Provide a web link to a manufacturer or retailer? What are the system requirements of the software?
 * 16) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">If one program is purchased it is $69.00. If enough programs are purchased for a common size computer lab, 20 computers, the single cost is $44.75 or $895.00 for all of the computers.
 * 17) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">This software can be purchased directly from their site []
 * 18) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The link for their homepage is []
 * 19) <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">System Requirements
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 18px;">System Requirements **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows®
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Pentium III 450 MHz or higher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP (including Tablet PC Edition), Vista or Windows 7
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">256 MB RAM
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">250 MB available hard drive
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Recommended:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Internet connection*
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">QuickTime®
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Optional:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Interactive electronic whiteboard
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Microphone
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Macintosh®
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">PowerPC G4 700 MHz or higher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">OS X 10.3 or higher
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">512 MB RAM
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">250 MB available hard drive space
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Recommended:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Internet connection*
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Optional:
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Interactive electronic whiteboard
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Microphone
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">For downloaded products, the computer on which the downloaded product is installed must be connected to the Internet for the product to be activated.