Educational software

"... a useful tool, it's quick to use, and it's (marginally) more cool than a Collins French to English dictionary. But it costs £100 more and you'll need a separate pen for every …

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 6/2007

"If the games were any good, kids would get frustrated waiting for them, but in fact they're a yawn."

1 review

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 11/2006

Not only can the JoJo Learning Maths software be considered very good value for money, but these CD ROMs can also make it fun for both the parents and children to learn with.

1 review, 1 opinion (Above average)

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 11/2006

When Computer Shopper put the Jump Ahead Maths Year 1 software to the test, they found the games used to teach with were enjoyable and engaging for the children.

1 review, 15 opinions (Above average)

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 11/2006

When put through its paces by a set of young testers, the Jump Ahead Reading Year 1 didn't make as much of an impact as the literacy games on the BBC DynaMo website did, and the website was …

1 review, 15 opinions (Above average)

Various; Newest review: 9/2007

"It's true that celebrity tutorials have been available for a long time, in magazines and on video, but it's good to have so many of them available to choose from, and in such high …

1 review

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 2/2007

"As a gentle introduction to the world of 3D modelling, Cosmic Blobs is ideal. Kids beware, though; you may not be able to get your Dad off the Mac once he's discovered how much fun it …

1 review, 1 opinion (Excellent)

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 1/2007

"Although ... not the multimedia extravangze that some of the competing packages aspire to be, it does have 15,000 photographs, links to photos on the web and the option to add your own …

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 1/2007

"This product may not have the same 'wow factor' as some of the other packages reviewed here, but it certainly provides the basics. ..."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 1/2007

"... You can learn about galaxies, nebulae, stars, constellations and the universe, continually narrowing your search from the multi-level menus. ..."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 1/2007

"... published originally in the mid-1990s and whereas basic astronomy hasn't changed much in the intervening decade, the information on the planetary probes is missing more recent …

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 1/2007

"... the content is rather superficial for those wanting to delve more deeply. All space missions up to 2003 get a mention but, in many cases, it's just a one-line entry. ..."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 1/2007

"Great teaching tool for beginners, this will help new PC owners get started with Windows."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 11/2006

"Devising storyboards is an ideal way for students to explore the arguments for and against global warming and to ass their own ideas. Some structured activities are also included ..."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 11/2006

"The presentation has 456 slides. As well as a manu divided into 12 sections, there's a useful visual index that enables users to go directly to slides of interest."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 11/2006

"The Climate Prediction website has lots of well-presented information about the climatic system and is well worth a visit even if you don't want to take part in the project."

1 review

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 11/2006

"Children who enjoy science may find carrying out experiments onscreen a little too restrictive. For kids who are finding the subject a struggle, it may be the boost they need."

1 review

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 11/2006

"If you want to back up your child's schoolwork with a little educational learning at home, DynaMo's Den will do the trick, and it's free."

1 review

Miscellaneous; Newest review: 11/2006

"Plus: Slick interactive presentation, Quiz format reinforces learning. Minus: School licence only."

1 review

Didacticiel enfant; Newest review: 11/2006

"... Although it held our testers' attention, all it teaches is spelling. ..."

1 review