"Sneak a Peek (below) at some of the Web's Best
Student reference Freeware"
Click Here-->For the site of the Direct Download link for the
tiny and easy to use (947 K) - RHYME Program - Courtesy of the fine folks
at ANALOGX software.
“May the Roads' Rhyme to Meet You!”
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Poetry Generator
•
- VERY COOL program - ESPECIALLY Helpful when to get "Poets Block!"
- lol
Using an extensive vocabulary and following rules of structure and
grammar, this program randomly CREATES free-verse and haiku-style
poems, with fascinating results.
Some are nonsense, some seem deeply meaningful, and some will make
you laugh. Send them to your friends, include them with greeting
cards, and use them as inspirations for your own writing.
This FREE program requires Windows 95/98 or better.
Poetry Generator
Site URL:
http://www.rkwest.com/archives.shtml
Our Class.net
This site features several (7, actually)
terrific useful FREEWARE programs created by
Matthias-Michael
Christen and Jonas Haehnle.
These developers
are quite innovative!
Several of these programs are UNIQUE
"One-of-a-Kind" utilities and all are USEFUL!
Software Developers such as these are the reason I started the "Up
& Comers" page!
Creates beautiful audio CD covers, inlays and labels quickly
and intuitively
Easily pick a color from anywhere on the screen and insert
its RGB value in any format in your editor.
A screen saver that displays pretty "Biomorphs"
Sets a random Windows™ start sound: Hear another sound each
time you start Windows™
Useful tool if you are working with two applications at the
same time switching from one to the other: Use WindowPinner to
make a window "top most"!
Useful for documentation/bug reports etc:
Instead of copying a messagebox's (or any dialog's) text by
hand, simply strike a key (configurable to your choice) - and
the text is copied to the clipboard. The "Paste" command of your
editor inserts the message to your document!
Version 2.2 is out! Now with new GUI!
Convert simple XHTML files to a single PDF document.
Be sure and e-mail a "thank you" to the
developers after you download and try all of these terrific
FREEWARE programs!
Our Class.net
Your class list is not yet on the
web?
Take advantage of this unique offer to administer your class list
online:
It's simple, it's cool and it's completely free
Subscribe Here:
http://www.our-class.net
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WordWeb
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– The FREEWARE Thesaurus and Dictionary -
- There for the clicking on your taskbar! -
You can easily use this application to transform your everyday
writing into something more eye-catching and impressive. The user
interface of WordWeb is extremely easy to understand.
Simply type in your word and press the search button and one frame
displays the definition, the other shows Synonyms, Antonyms, type
of, types, part of, similar and attributes.
This program comes highly recommended and is well suited for anyone,
from students to professionals. WordWeb: Free thesaurus dictionary
download!
Important Note: This program comes in a FREEWARE as well as a
SHAREWARE version.
(So download CAREFULLY!)
Just click oc this WordWeb
Main Site URL
http://wordweb.info/free/
Electronics
Design - for drawing professional circuit diagrams
Gnu Electronic Design Automation
is a free electronics design package. These tools are used for
electrical circuit design, schematic capture, simulation,
prototyping, and production.
CircuitMaker
is a free limited version of a commercial circuit design package
available.
There is also circuit drawing
software available on the web called
XCircuit
(I cannot recall if it is still available as freeware or
shareware).
XCircuit
is a UNIX/X11 program and runs in Windows environments, (if you
have an X-Server running) It is a program designed for drawing
publishable electrical circuit schematic diagrams and related
figures, and produce circuit net lists through schematic
capture.
With Design Works Lite 4.2
you can draw professional circuit diagrams but (unfortunately)
they no longer offer the “beta testing version. Therefore - it
is not “freeware” – I think it costs around 40 bucks. With it
you can draw, save, edit and print complete, professional
circuit diagrams using powerful features like bussing,
multi-level Undo/Redo, and automatic gate packaging.
The details about this program are available in this
on-line DesignWorks Lite manual.
This SECTION is for TEACHERS
& STUDENT TEACHERS
Software & Sites
Designed for Teachers!
(or for those who someday "Aspire to
Be" Teachers!)
The Net's Best resource
for Teachers
Top sites ranked by popularity
Sitesforteachers.com contains only
links to sites that contain teacher's resource and educational
material and the sites are ranked by popularity. No more
surfing countless pages to find the occasional "good" site. Also,
Sitesforteachers.com doesn't just allow any site on the list.
Sitesforteachers.com has strict rules for the listed webmasters.
Sites for Teachers
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/
(You may also click on any of the banners to reach
"Sites for Teachers.com")
edHelper.com
edHelper.com is
dedicated to providing teachers a single shop for educational
resources.
The website was created by a team of teachers who have edhelped (!)
in its development.
Math
Test Prep Materials! | Math & Algebra Worksheets
Spelling Language Arts
Reading Comprehension Worksheets
Geography Worksheets
Classroom Helpers
Math | Algebra
Reading | Comprehension | Science | Animals | Geography
| Test Prep | Spelling | Vocabulary | Language Arts | Phonics
Seasonal Monthly Themes
edHelper.com
http://www.edhelper.com/
ALSO: A list of Top
Education and Teacher Sites at:
edHelpernet.com
More Teacher Sites at
edHelpernet!
Ed Helper
Net
features:
edHelper
(as well as)
•
Education News
•
.
|
A to Z Teacher Stuff |
RHLSchool |
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LessonPlansPage |
Teachers Guide |
http://www.edhelpernet.com/
http://www.learningpage.com/
Learning Page is a huge
collection of professionally produced instructional materials for
you to download and print. Lesson plans, books, worksheets, and much
more can be found on the site. Start by checking through the
Learning Pages'
samples.
This is a FUN site, easy
to navigate and chock full of resources!
However - Please Note:
Minimum System Requirements for using PDF on Learning Page.com
- You must have Adobe Acrobat 4 or
higher installed in order to use the PDF resources
provided by learningpage.com. Adobe's Web site has a
minimum system requirements page that discusses the
minimum resources necessary.
- If you DO NOT know what "Adobe Acrobat" is or what it does
click on these links in order to find out more about this
useful tool:
Requirements To Use
Learning Page.com
Teachers Report Assistant 5.2
A
guaranteed time saver!
Free time saving utility for teachers who prefer to word
process student reports. Produces professional sounding,
individualized report cards in the shortest possible time. This
program uses a set of statements written by the teacher or
downloaded from the net which can then be tailored to suit
individual students. Designed to work in conjunction with your
usual word processor.
Requirements:
P200 CPU, 32K RAM, 2MB disk space
[ Freeware - Windows all versions ]
MaxMedia (light edition) 1.00
Even inexperienced users can combine text, images,
buttons, videos, sounds, animation
Now it is very easy to create the most incredible
interactive multimedia applications - no programming is
required! and other elements. MaxMedia is a multimedia authoring
system that allows you to create great interactive programs such
as: presentations, photo albums, kiosks, electronic books and
magazines (e-books), greeting cards (e-cards), computer-based
training applications (CBT), educational materials, catalogs,
brochures, interactive multimedia CD-ROM, games, cartoons,
screen savers and more. You can compile your project into a
complete stand-alone Windows application (exe) or to run
directly from the CDROM, which you can distribute without
royalties! Without any complicated programming, MaxMedia is the
perfect solution for multimedia applications in several segments
Requirements
Pentium 500mhz or higher CPU, 32mb or
higher RAM, 5mb or higher disk space, yes video card, sound-card
(optional)
[ Freeware -
Windows all versions ]
Students grades 3.0
Simple and useful software to manage student grades,
calculations are all over. Features: possibility to enter 30
exams or exercises, a report with the last exercises, a student
list, a board to facilitate data entry, etc. You can modify the
student marks and even the value of your assessments (the
software will adjust itself automatically). You can see the
software, how to use and to download on the website of the
author. [ Freeware - DOS;
Windows CE/3.X/95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP ]
APSW Instant Converter 1.0
A simple, user friendly unit
conversion program - freeware.
Requirements8mb HDD/4mbRAM CPU
[ Freeware - Windows
CE/3.X/95/98/2000/NT/ME/XP ]
Listed below
here:
freeware
CALCULATORS!
(for use on your
computers)
•
Calc 98 •
Calc98 is a pocket calculator simulator program for the Microsoft
Windows operating system. It is a replacement for the calculator
program that is included with the operating system, with many
additional features and greater flexibility.
It is especially designed for scientific and engineering use and
includes a wide range of units’ conversions and scientific
functions. It also has statistics and financial and time functions,
including a stopwatch.
This newest version introduces far better user customization
features, including the ability to install Calc98 to the system
tray. It also offers better matrices and arrays, new display modes,
more data (including a built-in periodic table of the elements),
better numeric study.
Registration of Calc98 is completely free of charge. Calc98 does not
contain any time-out mechanisms or nag screens. There is no
registration fee for the free distribution version but they do ask
that you register the Calc98 program if you like the program.
Site's URL Address
for the
Calc 98 Site:
http://www.calculator.org/
Go Here to
Register
Calc 98:
http://www.calculator.org/register.html
Calc It
Calculator
Calc It Calculator is simple fast loading
calculator program. It's features include:
Calc It Calculator
http://www.bellsoft.net/windows/calcit.html
Order-of-Digits Practice
(Simple Game/Learning tool)
The digits 0 to 9 appear on the screen. The child tries to click on
them in ascending order.
The digits disappear when correctly clicked, until the screen is
cleared.
A timer is provided for the parent (or teacher) who wants to
encourage him/her by measuring the child’s progress...(for younger
children)
Click this Site's URL Address for the Order-of-Digits Practice
Download Site:
http://www.arunet.co.uk/tkboyd/offers1m.htm#prk
Click Here: For the Best - [ Bar None! ] "ALWAYS & FOREVER
FREEWARE" Daily Update Site in all of Cyberspace - a definite ["ctlr
+ d"] - Straight to favorites! Freeware-Guide.com .
Computer Calculators to
Help with Finances
[for home school
and business use]
Loan Calculator! Plus
Loan*Calculator! Plus is now FREE
for all non commercial users.
There are no strings attached. No time
limits. No restrictions for noncommercial use.
This loan calculator includes 5
easy-to-use calculators in 1 program:
Loan, Interest Due/Calendar Math, Remaining Balance,
Accelerated Payment and Balloon Payment.
The user can run multiple copies of a calculator for fast
side-by-side comparisons. You just fill-in-the-blanks and press the
'CALC' button. The results can be copied to the Window's clipboard
for inclusion in another program or printed to any printer that
Windows supports.
Loan*Calculator! Plus Site URL:
http://www.pine-grove.com/pi03001.htm
Simple Yet Useful "Replacement" for the Somewhat
Limited Windows Calculator
The BEST thing about this simple calculator is it
keeps a running total.
Moffsoft FreeCalc is a great replacement for
your existing Windows calculator. They took the standard Windows
calculator functionality and added the following features:
Adjustable calculator size - Make it any size you want and
Moffsoft FreeCalc will remember the size and position next time
you use it.
Tape - Save, print, or clear the simulated paper history tape.
Color schemes - Select a color combination or use your Windows
color settings.
New keys - Clear Tape {CT}, double zero {00}, triple zero {000},
and memory subtract {M-} keys have been added.
Visible memory value - You'll always know what's in memory because
it's displayed on the calculator status bar.
Option settings - Flat buttons, always on top, tray icon, run on
startup, and hiding the tape are some of the calculator options.
Digit groupings - Number groupings for easy to read numbers.
International support - Digit grouping and decimal point
characters change based on your regional settings.
Tray icon - Turn on the tray icon for quick and easy access.
System requirements - Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP
To get your free copy of Moffsoft FreeCalc, visit our download
page.
Looking for more functionality in your calculator software? This
calculator comes in TWO versions: Moffsoft FreeCalc and a
SHAREWARE product, Moffsoft Calculator 2. (So be CAREFUL that you
actually choose the one that you WANT!)
Moffsoft FreeCalc
http://www.moffsoft.com/freecalc.htm
Conversion Calculator 3.0
Site URL:
http://www.awitness.org/software/index.html
Using a calculator interface this program converts values between
various different systems of measurement. A list of the conversions
incorporated into the program follows below...
Unit Converter Assistant
Screenshot of the Unit Converter Assistant:
Unit Converter Assistant
Allows you to convert from one unit system to another. It
support the most common units like: Angle, Area, Computer,
Distance, Speed, Temperature, Time, Volume and Weight.
Features
-
Converts units from many scales in a
variety of categories like Angle, Area, Computer, Distance,
Speed, Temperature, Time, Volume and Weight.
Here are a few examples where this
assistant would be useful.
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Converting easily between different units.
-
Helping students for their mathematic
homework!.
-
License: Freeware
Version: 1.00 beta* 6
File Size: 4.98 MB
Release Date: August 9th, 2003
Minimum Requirements: Windows 95/98/2000/Me/XP
Internet Explorer 4.0 or later
Unit Converter Assistant
AllerCalc
AllerCalc (formerly known as
VersaCalc) is an expression calculator which allows you to
directly enter an expression to be evaluated.
Magnificent Key
Features...
A
re-sizable rolling display storing all of your inputs and results.
More than one hundred functions, including algebraic,
transcendental, trigonometric, hyperbolic, engineering, statistical,
and financial functions. Numerical integration, differentiation, and
root-finding.
Calculations not only in decimal but also in binary, octal,
hexadecimal, and other numeric bases.
A comprehensive unit converter that can convert between virtually
any two units in metric, English, and US systems. A list of common
physical constants found in science and engineering. User-defined
constants, conversions and functions. Storing results in an
unlimited number of variables.
Visit the
AllerCalc website
and download it today!
Please note that this terrific offering from the folks at Allersoft.comis Fully-Functioning and FREE of any "obligated" charge
However: If you feel that AllerCalc is
making a significant contribution to the accomplishment of your
daily mathematical tasks, please show your appreciation of
Allersoft.com programming efforts by telling your math wiz pals
and gals about their site. Consider referring the site, if this
wonderful
versatile calculator makes a
difference!
AllerCalc
http://www.allersoft.com/allercalc.htm
Support All of Our Freeware
WEB
Freeware Freedom Fighters!
(simply copy the links onto word and tell your friends!)
Your pals and gal friends will thank you for it!
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***** COMPU-HELPER
ALERT!!!
*****
NOTE of THANKS: This next "Freeware graphics calculator program"
URL address provided courtesy of :"Lee Meister” who hails from from Houston Texas
(also known as "leewmeister ")
courtesy of the PC Magazine Discussion bulletin board!
Thanks for the TIP Lee!
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Comments from Lee:
Comp,
I had a chance to give your site a good look this weekend. Nice job
and I found a couple of useful items as well.
Since you seem to be trying to help out students, here's something I
picked up elsewhere in this forum a couple of weeks ago:
DeadLine
It graphs a function, calculates its roots and will evaluate both
the function and its first derivative. There's a bit of a learning
curve, but it's a pretty slick tool.
Cheers, Lee Meister
Houston, Texas
Thanks for the TIP Lee!
DeadLine
It's a Freeware graphics calculator program by Alex Chitu.
(A free equation solver)
DeadLine is an useful freeware,
especially as an educational support, offering visual indications
about the number of roots of an equation and a very precise
approximation of the roots.
DeadLine displays the graph of the function and a
list of the real roots of the equation. It also includes the option
to evaluate the function and its derivative. You can save the
results provided by DeadLine and even create projects for future
use.
Evaluate functions and differentiate numerically.
You can evaluate a function and its derivative with 8 decimal digits
accuracy, even for complicated expressions. DeadLine recognizes the
most important functions : trigonometric (sine, cosine, tangent),
inverse trigonometric, hyperbolic, inverse hyperbolic, natural
logarithm, exponential, square root, absolute value.
Plot
graphs and easily change the scope.
DeadLine plots function graph. You can zoom in, zoom out or
move the scope in any direction. Another way to adjust the interval
of the graph is to define the bounds explicitly. Studying the
function behaviors a very easy task with this feature.
Solve algebraic equations.
DeadLine helps you solve algebraic equations. Although
there's no flawless technique to solve equations, the program
combines four of the most successful methods in order to deliver you
the right answer. The equation solver automatically displays all the
real roots of the equation in a scrollable list.
Save the results for future use.
If you want to include the graph and the roots of an
equation in your documents, you have the option to export them in a
html file. Take a look at a
sample of an equation
solved by DeadLine.
Get context sensitive help.
Use the built-in help file to find out all you need to know
about DeadLine. Get details about four numerical methods, read
useful tips and tricks and learn how to write a valid equation.
What's new : improved root
finding, XP style, runtimes detection, new functions, integrated
evaluation, centered zoom, faster engine.
Click Here to Check Out DeadLine Now!
http://deadline.3x.ro/
Label a human skeleton (self-checking with audio)
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Windows
& Other PC
Shareware and
(mostly)
Freeware
for People with Disabilities
  
Windows Software (and
related sites) for People with Disabilities
|
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RELATED SITES:
Microsoft Accessibility
Microsoft Accessibility Training
Microsoft Products & Aids
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A-Z for DeafBlindness
EXCELLENT
Link to A-Z to Deaf blindness - Incredible site in that James
Gallagher, a gentleman with deaf blindness, created and maintains
this site. All the info about deaf blindness you could want.
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Braille Utilities & Related Sites
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AbilityHub
- Assistive Technology for people with a disability who find
operating a computer difficult, maybe even impossible. This web site
will direct you to adaptive equipment and alternative methods
available for accessing computers.
AbilityHub.com's purpose is to
help you find information on adaptive equipment and alternative
methods available for accessing computers. Searching the Internet
for accurate information on Assistive Technology is much like "looking
for a needle in a haystack". This website attempts to reduced
the size of the haystack and bring you the information in an
organized fashion. A website consisting of Assistive Technology, and
solutions for people with disabilities wanting to access a computer.
http://www.abilityhub.com/
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Freeware to ASSIST Disabled
Computer Users: |
Lens
The Lens - magnifying glass is a graphic tool
for viewing the screen area in different zooms (magnify from 1x to
64x). Freeware. See
http://www.abfsoftware.com/
(under freeware)
|
Lupa 0.99
Magnifying glass with a
twist. You can expand its area, change magnification from 0.1 to 16
times and it works on top of other applications even if not active.
Freeware. See
http://www.winfiles.com
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Vision Screen
Driver
Vision for Windows
software provides a magnified view of the entire Windows desktop &
applications, similar to viewing the screen though a large
magnifying glass, providing enhanced accessibility for blind &
partially sighted users. Vision for Windows is suitable for use with
Microsoft Windows 95 & Windows 98. Freeware for private use. See
http://www.users.waitrose.com/~jspinks/magnifier.html.
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Screen Loupe v4.6
Screen Loupe displays a
magnified view (2x, 4x, or 8x) of whatever is beneath the mouse
cursor, much like a jeweler's or printer's loupe. The contents of
the Screen Loupe window can be copied into another program, so you
can use Screen Loupe to capture part of the screen. You can also use
it to magnify small print or detailed graphics without having to use
your application's zoom command. As if the magnification feature
wasn't useful enough, Screen Loupe also has horizontal and vertical
ruler windows that can float anywhere on your desktop, an ASCII/ANSI
chart that lets you copy characters to the
Clipboard, a system information window, plus a chart of Microsoft
Windows error codes.
Freeware.
See
http://www.execpc.com/~sbd/
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Key2Speak
Key2Speak allows you to
hear your documents read as soon as you type them. Key2Speak lets
you avoid keying errors by listening to your documents as soon as
you type them, and check your spelling as you write your documents.
Freeware. See
http://www.madoogali.com/Key2Speak/Features.htm.
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Keyboard Remap
(Microsoft Kernel Toys)
Take control of your
Control key! (And Caps Lock, too.) Envious of your friends who have
the Microsoft Natural Keyboard? This Control Panel Keyboard
extension lets you fight back. Freeware.
See
http://www.microsoft.com
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ReadPlease 2002
ReadPlease 2002 is an
exciting updated text-to-speech application. Use to read web pages
and e-mail. ReadPlease is Internet aware and will read any text file
or Rich Text Format file from the Net. Features four natural human
sounding voices. ReadPlease will speak any text copied to the
Windows Clipboard from any Windows application. Freeware. See
http://www.readplease.com.
Talking Dictionary
Talking Dictionary is a speech enabled 250,000 word English
dictionary and thesaurus. Like all the talking software products
on this site, Talking Dictionary has been designed for use by
the non sighted person. All of the controls are easily
remembered keyboard shortcuts and it is a very fast and easy
program to use. Like all of the software products on this site,
Talking Dictionary is designed to be used as a stand alone
program. What this means is that you do not need any kind of
screen reading software or anything else to use this program.
Your PC must
run Windows 95 or greater and you must have a soundcard or speakers.
Talking Dictionary has been tested on Windows 95, 98, 98SE, Windows
Millennium Edition, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Talking Dictionary has many outstanding features, such as a powerful
spell checker and the ability to quickly scroll through various word
definitions and synonyms. The dictionary also comes complete with a
"getting started" tutorial which gives you examples of using the
dictionary. Comprehensive help is also built into the product.
Talking Dictionary |
