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- BEST Faces Software, a series of learning activities that revolve around
- facial features, has generated excitement and praise from users since its
- release in the Fall of 1990. The software, using an IBM PC or 100%
- compatible, a CGA color monitor, and an Echo PC speech synthesizer, uses
- entertaining games to teach perceptual discrimination skills in
- prereading-age children. Using the keyboard, BEST Switch Interface, or
- PowerPad, the child "plays" games with the computer ranging from simple
- identification to a challenging memory game.
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- Using the record-keeping and customizing features of the program, the
- teacher can create games suited to the abilities of each student that will
- challenge him in a fun, non-threatening fashion. The creators of the
- software, Boston Educational Systems and Technology, Inc., have included
- reinforcing, entertaining animation for correct answers while incorrect
- answers are only tracked in the record-keeping file.
-
- In the "Making Faces" game, the student "creates" a face from a variety of
- choices and studies it for a short time. The computer erases it, and then
- has him reconstruct it from memory. The choices given for each feature are
- funny and encourage creativity in the student, giving him a chance to
- express his sense of humor.
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- The other games involve matching, cause and effect, and even a one
- challenging the student's listening skills much like the game "Simon
- Says".
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- The software comes with four overlays that become increasingly more
- challenging to the student. These overlays can be used as templates to
- create custom overlays with varied features.
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- BEST Faces for the PowerPad is currently marketed by Dunamis, Inc and
- currently retails for $59.95. For a limited time, it will also be included
- in the IBM Starter Kit for the PowerPad which sells for $279.95.
-
- Also, Best FACES is part of an IBM Switch Starter Kit, currently marketed
- by Dunamis, which retails $149.95. This kit features the Best Switch
- Interface which is designed to allow any key or string of keys (macros) to
- be activated by up to three switches and works with any IBM PC or
- compatible.
-
- Dunamis, 3620 Highway 317, Suwanee, GA 30174
- 404-932-0485
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