Best New Software

Volume 28, Number 5, June 2001

Best Software: Grades 6-12

Joanne Troutner

HyperStudio 4.
Knowledge Adventure (www.knowledgeadventure.com).
Grades K-Adult.
This upgraded version of a classic software tool includes a drag-and-drop feature, Morph 2.5, enhanced curriculum based media library, ready made cards and storyboards, as well as a number of other features. A teacher's guides filled with project ideas is also included.

Web Workshop Pro.
Sunburst Technology (www.sunburst.com).
Grades 3 - 8.
An extremely easy-to-use web publishing tool, this program allows students to create simple web pages with no HTML knowledge. A wealth of thematic and curriculum related ideas are included.

Grolier Multimedia Encyclopedia-School Edition.
Grolier (www.grolier.com).
Grades 4 - 12.
This one CD version of a well designed reference tool also includes a 143 teacher's guide with several reference activities. Students will find the multimedia tools and the online reference ties an easy-to-use tool.

Joanne Troutner is director of Media/Technology for the Tippecanoe School Corporation and owner of Creative Computer Enterprises in Lafayette, Indiana. She can be contacted at troutner@mindspring.com.