Software review/emerging

technology/innovative uses
Nikira Nunez
February 16,2016
Edu 214 1002-1003
Software review
Name of reviewer: Nikira Nunez

Software title: IntelliTools® Classroom Suite

Publisher: IntelliTool Inc.

Cost per single license/lab pack/site license? $249.95

Computer compatibility/system requirements: Windows System Requirements

Windows 2000, Windows XP (excludes XP 64 bit edition), Windows Vista and Windows 7

Memory: Windows 2000 (256 MB), Windows XP (256 MB), Windows Vista (1 GB), Windows 7 (1 GB)

Hard Drive Space: 1.2 GB

Mac System Requirements

Mac OSX 10.4 to 10.6

Processor: PowerPC G3 or Intel Core 2 Duo or higher

Memory: 2 GB or more

Hard Drive Space: 1.5 GB or more

Display: 16-bit hi-color 1024x768 resolution.

Appropriate grade levels: Pre-K - 5th grade

Brief description of the software: Classroom Suite v.4 is a unique software intervention tool designed to help
students achieve mastery in math, reading and writing skills levels pre-k through 5. Classroom Suite's excels at
supporting and reinforcing beginning literacy, writing and number sense at the student’s individual level. Create access
to existing curriculum, develop new activities or use out-of-the-box lessons that incorporate a system of "model,
practice, apply" to ensure that your students understand each learning objective. Students receive independent practice
with non-judgmental feedback and are immediately assessed to determine whether to move on to another activity or to
receive additional practice. Classroom Suite automatically collects student assessment and usage data useful for
reporting on progress toward IEP goals. Classroom Suite is compatible with many alternative access methods, including
IntelliKeys®, switches and scanning as well as interactive whiteboards, making curriculum accessible to students with
physical and cognitive disabilities

Curriculum areas the software meets or addresses: Math, Reading, and Writing

What are the strengths and weaknesses of the software? I do not believe that it has any
weaknesses, but I love that it doesn’t let a student move on unless they are ready to.

How long did it take you to become familiar with the program?

How long might it take students? Why? I do not think students will have a problem to become
familiar with this.
Rate the program according to the following Characteristics/Criteria:
SA = Strongly Agree A= Agree D=Disagree NA=Not Applicable

__SA___• Program has educational value:

__A___ • Program is free from stereotypes:

__A__ • Content is of interest to students:

__SA___ • Information is presented clearly and logically:

__A___ • Graphics, & audio contribute to the educational value:

__A___ • Students would enjoy using this program:

__A___ • Program gives appropriate feedback:

__SA___ • Students control the program's rate:

__SA__ • Documentation is clearly written:

__A___ • Teacher's guide is useful:

__SA___ • Program in progress can be easily saved or exited:

__SA___ • Program is user friendly:

__SA___ • Skill levels can be adjusted by the user/instructor:

Additional Reviewer Comments: This is perfect for those who need to be pushed in math, reading, and writing.
Emerging Technology: Smartboards
● Interactive Whiteboard
● Color, Fonts, and Shapes
● You can download different softwares on it to do certain
things. For example Concept Mapping!
● Great for visuals in class
● Easy for presentations
● Downloads can be available from any SMART reseller.
● prices vary depending on size of the SMARTboard.
smartboard
Innovative uses: Edmodo
I always thought Edmodo was a teacher's cool way of an
education “Facebook”. On this site you can:

● Message a teacher or student in your class

● Upload homework
● Post resources for classroom uses
● Create short quizzes
● and many many more
edmodo
works cited
● (n.d.). Retrieved February 17, 2016, from http://www.
mayer-johnson.com/intellitools-classroom-suite-v-4
● A Handy Guide to Everything Teachers Need to Know about
Edmodo ~ Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. (n.
d.). Retrieved February 17, 2016, from http://www.
educatorstechnology.com/2013/06/a-handy-guide-to-
everything-teachers.html
● Engaging Learners the SMARTboard Way. (n.d.). Retrieved
February 17, 2016, from http://eduscapes.
com/sessions/smartboard/