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Advertisers in the September 1996 issue

Compaq Computer Corp.
"With Compaq Networked Multimedia, the classroom is no longer a destination, it's a starting point. Working with industry partners, Compaq has developed a solution that can bring almost any information and communication resource, analog or digital, into the classroom through the desktop PC. For the first time, everything can be accessed with the point-and-click of a mouse. There's no more powerful way to build connections within a school and with the rest of the world. Built around a Compaq ProLiant server featuring Dynacom's media distribution technology, this system can grow as your needs grow, and can even incorporate your school's existing resources. To locate a Compaq Certified Education Partner near you or to receive a free video, call (800) 391-8885."

Creative Wonders
"Creative Wonders' multimedia CD-ROMs -- including Schoolhouse Rock: Grammar Rock; Counting on Frank: A Math Adventure Game; ABC World Reference: 3D Atlas; and many others -- entice students with contextual learning experiences that extend fundamental classroom topics. Our School Editions include comprehensive Teacher's Guides designed by educators to make integrating our software into your classroom easy and rewarding. Equip your students with the skills they need to shape the future. Call (800) 505-6133 Dept. 111."
Trifolium Books, Inc.
"Going online? You need The Teacher's Complete and Easy Guide to the Internet. Written by teachers for teachers, it includes great ideas on how and why to get connected, project ideas for every grade, a sample Acceptable Use Policy, more than 70 pages of links to curriculum resources on the Internet, more than 1000 sites, and a glossary. $24.95. Call (800) 805-1083."
Winnebago Software Company
"The free Guide to Library Automation booklet answers your questions about library automation: Why automate? Which hardware? Which software? What about networks? What about data entry? How do we get funding? To receive this free booklet, call (800) 533-5430 ext. 1430."
Cyber Patrol
"Parental guidance -- just what cyberspace has been missing. With just a click and a password, you can block all the objectionable Internet sites on Cyber Patrol's thoroughly researched and regularly updated CyberNOT list. Or, you can specify your own access preferences, in as much detail as you like. Try the CyberYES allowed sites list -- its thousands of researched Internet sites contain only fun and educational material for children. Download a free one-week demo copy and see for yourself, or call (800) 828-2608."
Enztec
"No cords! Use the Enztec cordless headphone system with multimedia computers, tape/record/CD players, VCRs, and TV monitors. Features include plug-and-play simplicity, superb sound, and a manufacturer's 12-month warranty. Three systems can be used simultaneously, and any number of headphones can be used. Call (800) 435-8247 for a free demonstration or catalog."
ideaBASE, Inc.
"With Sound Therapy interactive software for the speech-language educator, your district can provide each child in speech services with individualized, daily therapy at a fraction of the cost of additional personnel. Sound Therapy provides technological solutions to speech-language pathologist shortages, increasing caseloads, and pressure towards inclusion. Available on CD-ROM or floppy disk for Macintosh or Windows. Call (800) 867-4332."
SmartStuff Software
"FoolProof security for Windows, DOS, and Macintosh -- it's the cross-platform solution. New version 3.0 for Macintosh features security and network management in one product, with remote user login, remote shutdown and restart, automatic login to AppleShare, basic software distribution, and the ability to manage FoolProof security from any computer on your network. Windows 95 version available January 1997. Lab, site, and volume licenses available. Call (800) 671-3999."
Sirsi Corp.
"It takes VIZION to research the world. Sirsi VIZION is perfect for students and professionals -- anyone serious about researching. VIZION offers a windowing Z39.50 client that's the quick and easy way to research on-line databases. With VIZION, you never need to learn different interfaces. And you can search multiple databases simultaneously, create search histories to re-execute search strategies easily, and click on hypertext for related searches. No other software offers VIZION's ability to store, organize, and bookmark destinations with such ease and power. Plus, VIZION supports telnet, FTP, web browsers, gopher, and most DOS and Windows operating systems, and it's just $94.95. Call (800) 242-2233."
Electric Library
"Using the Electric Library, a student can pose a question in plain English and launch a comprehensive and simultaneous search through a wealth of information, including: Reuters and Gannett newswires; more than 1,000 newspapers and magazines; 2,000 reference books and major works of literature; more than 23,000 photos and maps; more than 25,000 broadcast manuscripts; and much more, all updated daily. Results are displayed in a colorful, easy-to-read interface, with articles ranked according to their relevance to the search question, and with reading levels displayed. Call (800) 304-3542 for a free trial version."
Simplex
"Simplex, whose products have been in classrooms across America since 1945, offers systems ranging from basic intercom to state-of-the-art video-on-demand. Options include voice mail and Homework Hotline capabilities. Security features such as all-call paging and an emergency alert triggered by knocking a telephone receiver off the hook help improve classroom safety. After fifty years in the classroom, it's no wonder we're the technology leader in educational sound and communications. Call (800) 221-7336 (US) or (800) 565-5400 (Canada)."
Sirsi Corp.
"Sirsi UnicornECOLE is library automation for the school, the district, and the future. You need all the power of large-scale library automation that's easy to use, works within your budget, and maximizes your ability to grow and add services. Your students need easy and attractive ways to locate materials in your library and guidance in exploring quality Internet sites. UnicornECOLE from Sirsi makes it possible. It's librarian tested, cyberkid approved. Starter license $3,500. Call (205) 922-9820."
Chancery Software, Ltd.
"You may know us as the Mac School company, but at Chancery Software, we also do Windows. Student information systems for Macintosh and Windows -- it's your choice. Win School 3.0 provides the features, ease-of-use, and reliability that schools have been asking for in a Windows-based student information system. For the Macintosh, Mac School has set the standard for ease-of-use since 1985. To ensure you get the most from your investment, Chancery provides extensive support via telephone and Internet, and our local partners across North America are available to provide on-site support at your school. Mac School and Win School -- proven student information systems. For a free demo and information package, call (800) 999-9931."
The Follett Software Company
"Connected nine elementary, middle, and high schools, the public library down the road, and 55 million other people around the world. That's what I did on my summer vacation. The classrooms and the school library talk to each other. The students at one school use the resources at other schools and the public library. And all of us reach out to places and ideas and information way beyond the city limits. It's what our district had to be. None of us would settle for less. And it's what Follett Software Company helped us become, in just a few months. With union catalog and Internet access products. TURNKEY Solutions that combine hardware, software, integration. The advantages of distributed processing over mainframe technology. More training, technical support staff, and client services than ever. Ideas to make automation work with classroom instruction. And constant innovation to help all of us grow into new technology, next summer and the summers to come. (800) 323-3397."

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