First Keys 3 ANZ (Australian/New Zealand Version)
by Widgit Software
Newest edition of First Keys develops keyboard skills through text matching, spelling and word blends from picture cues
First Keys 3 is the latest version of the popular First Keys program – a friendly introduction to the keyboard that uses speech, phonics and the Widgit Symbols in colourful and engaging missing-letter exercises to teach literacy skills.
Developed by Widgit and Sensory Software, First Keys 3 is supplied with an array of exercises, designed to stimulate interest and develop vocabulary as well as keyboard awareness.
First Keys 3 includes many new features including:
- The complete Widgit Symbols Set
- Comes with over 80 premade exercises – Download a spreadsheet containing all exercises and text lists.
- Even more flexibility in creating activities and vocabulary lists
- Full customisation for individual student progression
Benefits
Create Your Own Exercises
Choose from the wide selection of exercises included with the program or create your own using the straightforward and intuitive editor. Make spelling exercises to support literacy activities, curriculum topics or personalised learning. With the new teacher interface, text lists and letter rules can be merged together to create new exercises which contain relevant topic words and tasks.
Choose Individual Options
Each user has their own options and settings that can be controlled using the editor. Decide on the degree of hint support provided during exercises. Choose how users interact with the program by using the keyboard or by clicking letters with the mouse. Configure font and speech support.
Monitoring Progress
Teachers now have the opportunity to see detailed tracking of user progress. Reports are generated showing exactly where users are struggling, when they are choosing the wrong letters and what exercises they are excelling at, meaning that activities can be structured to provide the highest learning impact.
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Requirements and ResourcesexpandClick to collapse
- Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7
- Processor: Pentium processor (800 MHz min, Pentium 4 or above at 1GHz min preferred)
- Memory: 256 MB RAM min, preferably 512MB or above
- 1 GB hard disk space
- Display: Minimum resolution of 1024×768 (Supports widescreen resolutions)
- Sound card
- DVD drive
View/Download
- First Keys 3 and SymWriter Trial version
- First Keys 3 ANZ Version User Manual (6.9 MB)
- First Keys 3 Installation Guide
- Software Solutions for Inclusion and Special Educational Needs (4.6 MB)
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Support
First Keys 3 ANZ (Australian/New Zealand Version) is targeted at the following age ranges:
- Early Childhood
- Early Primary
First Keys 3 ANZ (Australian/New Zealand Version) is designed to foster development in the areas of:
- Literacy
- Keyboard familiarity
Users can access First Keys 3 ANZ (Australian/New Zealand Version) in the following ways:
- Mouse/ Trackball/ Joystick
- Keyboard
- Touchscreen
For answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and technical support visit:
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