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AlphaSmart Brings New Capabilities to the Classroom

By Closing the Gap, Vol. 19, No. 1, p. 9
Publication Date: April/May 2000

Article discussing AlphaSmart 3000, a portable, low-cost platform that allows students to create, edit, and store their own original compositions and essays. AlphaSmart features expanded memory and interface options, new software capabilities, and a translucent plastic design. Mini-applications that perform a wide range of special programs and tutorials are included, as is KeyWords, a keyboarding tutorial that helps students improve their typing skills through practice exercises and review tests. In addition to English, AlphaSmart 3000 supports Latin American and European markets with French, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Swedish, and Italian versions.

Assistive Products Discussed: ALPHASMART 3000 (MODELS AS30, AS30-RC, AS30-IR, & AS30-IR-RC)
Published by: Closing the Gap, Inc.   (Website:http://www.closingthegap.com)

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