Computer based tutoring programs are fast changing the way education is brought into the home. There are several of these programs on the market aimed at developing students’ Mathematics, English and Science skills. This article provides a review of the Phonica program, a computer based literacy and reading program for children and adults.
Phonica Elementary Edition
Phonica Elementary Edition is a research-based reading system designed for you to use at home. Phonica Elementary Edition is ideal for the home environment - it comes complete with 60 lessons as well as allowing you to enter your own content. Phonica Elementary Edition allows for the personalisation and record keeping of multiple children - each child only sees the material that is relevant to them. Phonica Elementary Edition:
• Designed by child education experts
• Replicates important aspects of one to one tutoring
• Is fun to use for 6 - 12 year olds
• Has lesson plans are supported by engaging cartoon characters, featuring animation, video, voice and graphics
• Lessons can be tailored to suit individual skill-sets
• Homework set by the school can be easily added to the system by the parent
• Comes complete with a student management system allowing multiple children to use the system on a personalised basis
• Allows the parent to add stories and words that are seen only by the student to whom they are appropriate
Phonica Advanced Edition
Phonica Advanced Edition addresses the key areas of literacy - word decoding, spelling, story reading, comprehension, and dictation. Phonica Advanced Edition allows an adult or older child to use the system - operating not only the 40 lessons that come with the system, but also the words and stories that you can enter, ensuring that the content is meaningful to the older reader. Phonica Advanced Edition:
• Designed by adult education experts
• Replicates important aspects of one to one tutoring
• Fun and meaningful to use for adults
• Lesson plans are supported by engaging characters, featuring animation, video, voice and graphics
• Lessons can be tailored to suit individual skill-sets
While computer tutor programs will never replace one to one tuition, their use in combination with face to face tutoring may prove to be the most effective method.
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