Alphabet Track
by Semerc/Granada Learning
A motivating CD-ROM that enables users to learn the names and order of the alphabet through a range of games and activities
This product is no longer available from Spectronics. Winner of 2006 Notable Computer Software for Children award (USA)!
This easy-to-use CD-ROM in the Track Series enables users to learn in a way that best suits their individual learning style.
Alphabet Track encourages users to learn the order of the alphabet, and locate and place each letter in the alphabet quickly and consistently. It:
- Uses and reinforces the familiar alphabet arc format used by many structured, multi-sensory programmes for teaching learners with dyslexia
- Provides a visual prompt to embed the awareness and position of each letter of the alphabet
- Enables spatial awareness and correct orientation of letters
- Improves visual and auditory sequential memory as well as concentration skills
- Reinforces keyboard skills
- Enables users to record the their own voice when reciting the alphabet
Activities in Alphabet Track include:
- Order of the Alphabet
- Type the Alphabet
- Match and Identify
- Alphabet Quiz
- See and Remember
- Hear and Remember
- Alphabet Battle
Printable student records are available as well as suggestions for further activities.
Suitable for Pre-School and early primary students and older learners who may have difficulty with short-term memory and recalling sequences.
Other titles in the Track Series are available.
Minimum System Requirements
- Windows
- Operating System: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
- System memory: 128 MB
- Processor: Pentium 350 MHz or equivalent
- CD-ROM: Required
- Operating System: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
- Macintosh
- Operating System: OS X or higher
- System RAM: 256 MB
- Processors: Power Mac G3, G4, Intel
- CD-ROM: Required
- Operating System: OS X or higher
Alphabet Track is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Early Childhood
- Early Primary
- Mid Primary
- Upper Primary
Alphabet Track is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Early concepts
- Literacy
Users can access Alphabet Track in the following ways:
- Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
- Keyboard
- Touchscreen
- Single Switch