Shareware, Freeware & Software

PROGRAM NAME	PUBLISHER	AUTHOR	DESCRIPTION	USEFULLNESS	URL
FREEWARE   Plume Creator	Source Forge	Cyril Jacquet	It is a program that allows students to easily organize writing into scenes, character details, & notes so that writing a novel is an easy step-by-step process.	This would be useful for a creative writing project. It can also be used to aid students in novel reading by keeping notes and organizing information as they read.	http://sourceforge.net/projects/plume-creator/
FREEWARE   Argumentative – Argument Map Software	Source Forge	John Hartley	Using mapping software, students are able to mind map using a tree structure that is designed to display premise, reasons for, objections and “helpers”, examples to support reason or objection.	Students are able to Map their reasoning to arrive at thoughtful answers for arguing their beliefs.	http://sourceforge.net/projects/argumentative/files/
SOFTWARE   Grammar for the Real World	Knowledge Adventure		Students work their way up the ladder at a Hollywood studio based on their writing and grammar skills. As their skills become better, they are promoted.	This program assists in increasing students’ skills in writing and grammar through real world application. Students are able to see a connection between their writing abilities and their value for promotion.	http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Knowledge+Adventure
SOFTWARE   Clicker 6	Crick Software		Based on principles of Universal Design, students are provided with individualized writing and reading activities that are proven to create dramatic increases to students’ abilities.	Since the programs are individualized, you can have students work at their pace while working with a larger group to provide instruction.	http://www.cricksoft.com/us/products/tools/clicker/home.aspx