Name:  Jamie K. Cartier                                 
Day of Class:  Monday/Wednesday                 
Computer Number: 01
Title of Software: Spanish Vocabulary Builder 1.0
Author/Publisher: Published by The Learning Company
WEB Address:  http://www.broderbund.com
Cost of full program: Free to try, $59.95 for newer version
Amount of intended class time use:  40 minutes
Subject Area: Spanish/Science/ESL
Your intended audience: Secondary level/ Spanish I & II- 9th and 10th graders

Brief description: This is a unique and beneficial program to the basic Spanish student.  Speech recognition understands and evaluates pronunciation.  Allows students to listen to native Spanish speakers; allows students to voice record; Assists students with building a larger Spanish vocabulary.

Objectives: To practice and perfect basic Spanish speaking, reading, writing and assists with oral and listening skills. 

Prior Knowledge Required: Basic Spanish vocabulary including verbs.

Rate the following 10 Criteria:
1. Matches with intended curriculum: high- Very affective way to reinforce new vocabulary.
2. Ease of download high- Quick and easy download.
3. Clear and concise language high- The language is easy to understand, and follow.
4. Maintain student's interest high- Very simple yet effective, listening to Native speakers is very interesting.
5. Learner participation high- Total participation is necessary to complete the game.
6. Evidence of effectiveness high- The student can record their own voice, and allows them to improve at their own pace; the vocabulary      builders "drill" tracks correct and incorrect responses.
7. Objectionable bias low-  This is a very informative program that could  be useful to persons at many levels of Spanish language skill.
8. Documentation medium- The software includes a helpful user's guide.
9. Clarity of directions high- This program is very easy to follow, is self explanatory and the user's guide is a helpful back-up.
10. Stimulates creativity high- This is a great way to provide the developing Spanish student with maximum exposure to culture,                    language, geography, and correct grammar.  the program is colorful and informative, and would definitely stimulate creativity.

Strong Points: Colorful; Very user based design; helps even advanced students with grammatical correction.  The listening exercises are                                    fabulous and the program maintains a friendly flow.
Weak Points: slightly out of date
Recommended action: Implement this software into  language learning curriculum.
Minimum System requirements: Color Mac, Windows 95, 3.1