PLATO Learning System Software
Students often use PLATO to complement
their course work, to practice, to speed up learning, or simply to review.
Instructors may integrate PLATO lessons into their curriculum, or they
may recommend PLATO to students for additional practice and reinforcement.
Students access PLATO on computer stations in the ALC.
PLATO is a computer-based instructional system that provides interactive,
individualized instruction in a broad range of subjects, such as math,
reading, writing, science, social studies, life skills, and applied skills
for the workplace. The system diagnoses strengths and weaknesses and prescribes
individualized learner menus.
The ALC staff can design a program for the individual or for a class.
Other Software
The software listed here is available in the ALC.
Reading Textbook Tutorials
- Groundwork for College Reading
- Building college Reading
- Ten Steps to Improving College Reading
- Ten Steps to Advancing College Reading
- Vocabulary Placement Test
- Vocabulary Basics
- Groundwork for a Better Vocabulary
- Building Vocabulary Skills
- Improving Vocabulary Skills
- Advancing Vocabulary Skills
- Advanced Word Power
Additional Reading
Math Textbook Tutorials
- Basic College Mathematics
- College Algebra and Trigonometry
Additional Math
- Math Probe
- Interactive Math
- Excel @ High School: Algebra, Geometry,
- Trigonometry, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
Biology
Biology Textbook Tutorial
- (CD computer setup only)
- BioTutor
- Plato: Biology Series
Chemistry
- ChemTutor
- Plato: Chemistry Series
English
- Harbrace College Handbook, Thirteenth Edition
- Prentice Hall: Strategies for Successful Writing
- Excel @ High School: Grammar, Vocabulary (CD access)
- Grammar Dimensions 3,4
- Inspiration
Inspiration is writing software and a visual learning tool. Students
can quickly prioritize and rearrange ideas to help create clear, concise
essays, reports and more. Inspiration is valuable for the following
activities:
- Brainstorming
- Planning
- Organizing
- Outlining
- Prewriting
- Diagramming
- Concept Mapping Webbing
Physics
Assessment and Study Skills
- Learning Styles Inventory
- Study Behavior Inventory (SBI)
Other
- Schuam's Electric Circuits (Annex only)
- Schuam's Feedback and Control Systems (Annex only)
- Schuam's Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Annex only)
- Schuam's Statistics (Annex only)
- Interactive Feedback and Control Systems (Annex only)
- Interactive Fluid Mechanics & hydraulics (Annex only)
- Schuam's College Physics (Annex only)
Instructional Videotapes and Audiotapes
- The ALC has a number of supplementary resources for the development
of skills in ESL natural science/mathematics, social science, and study
skills. These resources can be used by students and faculty in the Academic
Learning Center. They do not circulate outside the Center.
Accounting
- College Accounting, 6th edition. (McQuaig and Bille) (4 videos)
- The Eye Popping World of Financial Accounting Part1, Part 2 (The Standard
Deviants) (2 videos)
English
- Clear Pronoun Reference (video)
- Grammar: "I Found a Dollar Walking Home" Solving Common Sentence Problems
(video)
- The Sentence (video)
ESL (audiotapes with texts)
- Face the Issues: Intermediate Listening and Critical Thinking Skills
- Selected Topics: High Intermediate Listening Comprehension
- Consider the Issues: Advanced Listening and Critical Thinking Skills
- Grammar Through Stories
Natural Science/Mathematics
- Calculus and Basics on the TI-83 (video)
- Educulture's Trigonometry (audio tutorial)
- College Algebra (20 videos)
- College Algebra and Trigonometry (software and videos)
- Educulture's Chemistry (audio tutorial)
- Statistics and Basics on the TI-83 (video)
- TI-83 Workshop Videotape
- The Super-Charged World of Chemistry Parts 1, 2, 3 (3 videos)
Reading
- Flexible Reading: Strategizing for Difficult Material (video)
- Phonics for Adults
Social Science
- Educulture's Psychology (audio)
Study Skills
- Academic Study Skills Workshops from Purdue University (videos)
- Effective Study Strategies (2 videos)
- How to Map Your Way to Better Grades (video)
- Improving Mathematics Studying and Test Taking Skills (video)
- Memory Skills (video)
- Thinking in Skillful Ways (video)
- This Way to an A (video)
Various Social Subjects
- AIDS: A Biological Perspective, (video)
- Extraordinary Answers to Interview Questions (video)
- 9˝ Budgeting Tips (video/worksheets)
- 9˝ Ways to Stay Sane (video/worksheets)
- Positive Credit (video)
- Secrets to College Success (video)
- The Internet Guide for Everyone (2 videos)
- Why Am I Gay? (video)
For additional information, please contact
the Academic Learning Center at 225.216.8300 |
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