Monday, November 20, 2000		Cyber Kids

Don’t worry, Mummy

Hi Kids! Here we go with the next edition of Cyber Kids. Travel with us to another trip Cyber World.

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Here comes the spelling tutor. All those who are losing grades because of bad spelling can please meet the tutor. Lists of words can be prepared as per the requirement. Proper spelling is continually reinforced, even if it is used in practice mode or testing mode. In practice mode, word is displayed, pronounced and the student is required to type it. On wrong typing of words, a digital voice informs the user. On the other hand, at testing mode, the word is not displayed at all. Of course, there is a limit to how long the student can take to type. A progress bar will indicate the user’s success. And once the job is done right, you get treated to a fireworks show at the end. So how is this tutor who does not scold or gives red marks?

Mummy doesn’t let you sit long hours on the Net. She says the Internet has lots of unwanted things that are unsuitable for good children. Now the worry is over. Here is a shield from all objectionable items on the Internet. No it is neither a filter nor a content advisor. It is a Bounce kids Web browser. It features a password-protected parental control centre. Even multiple "User-profiles" can be created so each child will have a certain level of protection. Rather than checking a site database that’s obsolete, this program checks the sites individually. Only if it passes the test, can a child load the site. Bounce is an impressive tool that presents safe, educational and entertaining Internet. It’s attractive and child-friendly interface has large buttons and simple menu for browsing, printing and searching the Web pages. So go ahead with the Internet without mummy peeping in to see what you are up to.

Practice makes a man perfect. And practice makes maths perfect. Maths is not to be understood only. It is one per cent understanding and 99 per cent practice. Get hold of its nerve with the help of mathematics worksheet factory lite. Easy, unlimited customised worksheets can be created for practice. Be it addition, subtraction, multiplication or division; get proficient in the basic mathematical operations. It features horizontal or vertical question layout, riddle generator, easy selection of number of questions, automatic answer keys, customisation of title, comments, date, picture and font, easy install and uninstall.

And they lived happily ever after. That is the ending of most of the fairy tales. In the world of corruption & violence, fairy tales are refreshing. Travel with Aladdin through all his adventures or see what Goldilocks has to do with the three bears. What is Ugly Duckling upto now? And see the beauty of the Little Mermaid What’s more; this download is ideally suited for use by blind students using computer text readers. A blind person who spends most of his time using computers basically inspires this program. Have a reason to smile with fairy tales and fables.

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