Adobe Reader X
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All machines
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Allows users to view, print and search Adobe PDF files. Allows users to fill in and save Adobe PDF files created in Adobe Acrobat 8 or 9. Contains a read-aloud feature that meets the 508 requirements.
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To access and request updated forms and information about Acrobat forms, go to: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/forms/
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Adobe Premiere Elements 9.0
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1 copy per school
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Adobe Premiere Elements 9.0 gives users tools to capture video to their computer, edit it, add titles, music, narration, special effects and then output a finished movie back to videotape, DVD, or the Web.
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NEW: Schools will receive a firewire card for the machine where the software will be installed.
(ITSS installation of software and hardware required)
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Audacity
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All machines
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Audacity gives students and teachers the ability to record and edit audio.
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Bailey’s Bookhouse Network 1.0
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All machines
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Bailey’s Bookhouse helps primary students explore letters, words, sentences, rhyming and stories. Students learn the sounds and meanings of letters, words, sentences, rhymes and stories. All directions and written words are spoken.
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Schools currently have this software which will continue to be supported.
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Boardmaker Plus 6.1.4
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Licensing depends on special education programs
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Boardmaker Plus allows instructors to create printed materials with Picture Communication Symbols (PCS) and other pictures and graphics and to create interactive onscreen activities with graphics, sound, and speech feedback.
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Schools must have the CD in order to use this program. CDs are distributed based on the following programs at each school:
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School Community Based,
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Learning for Independence
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Speech and Language, and
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Autism
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Preschool Education Program
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Elementary Learning Centers
Schools will need to turn in their old Boardmaker and Writing with Symbol CDs to receive a Boardmaker Plus CD.
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Classroom Suite 4.3.02 by IntelliTools
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Licensed for School Community- Based, LFI, PEP, Autism, ELC classrooms; and Speech and Language Pathologists in schools
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IntelliTools Classroom Suite 4 an authoring and multimedia tool that allows educators to tailor specific instructional activities to the individual learning needs of students, giving access to reading, writing, math and other subjects. Teachers can make overlays for the IntelliKeys keyboard using Overlay Maker 3 to be used with activities made in Classroom Suite 4.
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Clicker 5.2
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30 copies per school (metered)
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Clicker 5 is a powerful, yet easy-to-use, writing and multimedia tool. Clicker 5 is supported with high quality speech features and is easy to customize for individual needs. It also has a wide range of accessibility options for users who cannot use a mouse or keyboard.
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Clicker 5 can be used on 30 machines at one time.
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Dreamweaver CS 5
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1 copy per school (NOTE: Only schools who do not use Tron will receive Dreamweaver CS5)
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This software can be used to design, layout, and build dynamic Web pages.
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NEW
( ITSS installation required)
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FileMaker Pro 10 Advanced
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All machines
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FileMaker Pro 10 is database software that allows multiple tables in reside in one file and makes the management of data and information, such as student biographical and achievement data, easy to view and use.
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Summer 2010 update
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Graph Club 2.0
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Network version
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This elementary graphing program has a simple user interface that enables students to create several simple types of graphs (bar, pie and pictographs) or explore program-generated graphs.
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Schools currently have this software, which will continue to be supported.
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Image Blender 3
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Network version
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Image Blender from Tech4Learning is an image-editing software that allows students to edit images and create new art that can be used in multimedia assignments.
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Inspiration 9
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All machines
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This program is a visual learning tool that enables students in grades 4 -12 to develop ideas and organize thinking. Inspiration's integrated diagramming and outlining environments work together to help students comprehend concepts and information.
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Summer update 2010
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IntelliKeys 3.1.0
Control Panel
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All machines
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IntelliKeys is an alternative keyboard that can be customized for use by students who might have difficulty with a standard keyboard. Customization can be done through the control panel. See also Overlay Maker 3.
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Internet Explorer 8
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All machines
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Internet Explorer 8 provides tabbed browsing, an instant search box, and access to RSS feeds.
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Summer update 2010
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Kidspiration 3
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All machines
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Like Inspiration, this program, geared for grades K-3, helps students organize and categorize information, brainstorm ideas, make connections, understand concepts, and express and share their thoughts.
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Summer update 2010
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Kurzweil Version 12
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All elementary schools will have at least 5 licenses. Some schools will have more if they purchased licenses on their own.
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Kurzweil is a screen-reading program that allows students to listen to the text they see on-screen.
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LanSchool Computer Management Software
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For the computer lab only
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LanSchool classroom management software connects the instructor’s computer with every computer in a networked computer lab. The software allows the instructor to communicate, monitor, or collaborate with students individually or as a group.
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NEW
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Microsoft Office 2010
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Word
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PowerPoint
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Excel
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Access
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Publisher
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Outlook
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One Note
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All machines
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Microsoft Office Professional contains a word-processing program, a slide presentation program, a spreadsheet program, a database program, a desktop publishing program, and an email program.
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NEW: This is the latest version of Microsoft Office.
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Mighty Math Calculating Crew
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Network version
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Students accompany the adventurous Mighty Math Calculating Crew in challenging activities where they use multiplication and division of whole numbers and decimals, number line concepts, 3D shapes and their properties, and money transactions.
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Schools currently have this software, which will continue to be supported.
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Mighty Math Carnival Countdown
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Network version
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Primary students explore and learn basic math concepts and problem-solving skills.
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Schools currently have this software, which will continue to be supported.
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Mighty Math Number Heroes
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Network version
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Number Heroes hosts four activities that encourage students to learn and master skills in fractions, multiplication, division, 2D geometry, and more.
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Schools currently have this software, which will continue to be supported.
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Mighty Math Zoo Zillions
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Network version
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Zoo Zillions provides basic math skills practice for primary learners including addition, subtraction, story problems, number facts, 3D shapes, counting money, and making change.
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Schools currently have this software, which will continue to be supported.
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Natural Reader
9.6
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All machines
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Natural Reader is screen reader software for reading Web sites.
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Neo Manager 3.6
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All machines
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NEO Manager, formerly known as AlphaSmart Manager, is used to send files and SmartApplets to the NEOs, change settings on the NEOs as well as retrieve files from the NEO to your computer. This can be used with the SmartOption Mobile lab or a single NEO plugged directly into your computer.
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This is software manager can found in the Staff Applications folder on MCPS computers.
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Overlay
Maker 3.1 by Intellitools
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Licensed LFI special education programs.
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Intellitools Overlay Maker allows instructors to create overlays for the Intellikeys alternative keyboard.
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Licensing is based on the following programs at each school: School Community Based,
LFI, Speech and Language, and
Autism.
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Paint.NET
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All machines
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Paint.NET is image-editing software that allows students and teachers to easily edit photos and images.
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Paint.NET replaces Irfanview
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Pixie 2
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Network version
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Pixie is a paint and draw program that includes text features, clip art, and voice recording that students and teachers can use to create podcasts, online story books, videos and flash animations for assignments.
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PowerTalk 1.2.14
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All machines
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PowerTalk is text-to-speech software which will read PowerPoint presentations aloud.
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Promethean Software
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All machines
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The Promethean software supports the use of the Promethean interactive whiteboard to create interactive, engaging instruction.
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Roxio Creator
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All machines
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Roxio Creator allows staff to copy CDs and DVDs.
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NEW
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Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Platinum/Type to Learn Jr.
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1 network version per school
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Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Platinum and Type to Learn Jr are interactive keyboarding programs that track and save student progress as they complete different lessons. The keyboarding lessons provide a combination of demonstration, review, practice, and testing.
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Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Platinum replaces Type to Learn in schools with grades K- 5. Primary schools currently have Type to Learn Jr.
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WebBlender 2
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Network version
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WebBlender from Tech4Learning allows students to incorporate images, art, and audio into interactive Web sites and presentations.
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Windows Live Movie Maker
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All machines
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Windows Live Movie Maker allows students and staff to create, edit, and share movies via the Web, email or CD.
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Windows Photo Story
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All machines
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Windows Photo Story allows students to write photo stories using digital photographs and adding special effects.
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WordQ 3.0
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Tech Mod schools will share 750 licenses.
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WordQ word prediction and text-to-speech software makes writing easier for people with learning disabilities. WordQ suggests words for students to use and provides spoken feedback to help them find mistakes.
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