MULTIMEDIA AUTHORING ---All the new WIDA authoring programs have pictures,
sound, video,glossaries and RTF text. But each program also has its own
enhancements. Here are some of them. But please keep in mind that these are
only found in the NEW programs!
The WIDA AUTHORING SUITE is designed for
WINDOWS - use only,- if you work with APPLE Mac's you have
to install VIRTUAL PC first to enjoy the advantages of the
WIDA AUTHORING SUITE.
S T O R Y B O A R D
Storyboard text now in RTF format- if its a color poster, make it look like a color poster !
Easier selection (and viewing) of given words and hint words.
T E S T M A S T E R
Longer answers now possible. Teachers can allow text/picture/sound hints in Exam-mode.
Clearer markings for students.
G A P M A S T E R
No more sqare brackets ! Easy creation of Gaps via the Gap-button. Teachers can allow
text/picture/sound hints in Exam-mode.
Clearer marking for students.
M A T C H M A S T E R
Matchit :Easier movement of left and right columns. Memory: Now the playing cards look like playing cards !
Snap : Arrange your items one above the other, or side by side.
C H O I C E M A S T E R
Let the program randomise your choices, -or fix the order yourself. Tries are no longer limited to 2,
if there are 5 choices,
you get 5 tries. Clearer marking for students.
V O C A B
Easier,- and more intuitive operation, - of all six Student activities. Prettier, too.
P I N P O I N T
Offers students sound and pictures as confirmation of a right guess.
Ask for the new AUTHORING SUITE, a combination of all 7 programs mentioned above, in 4 languages,-
(ENGLISH,GERMAN, FRENCH, and SPANISH) for unlimited use. (n o restriction to a number of users) .
US price is US $ 375,00 plus shipment (from Europe)
UPGRADES from the DOS Versions are possible,-please ask for availability and prices
Click for order or request form
W I D A Computer Assisted Language Learning programs in :
| ENGLISH | FRENCH | GERMAN | SPANISH |
| Storyboard | Mot pour mot | Texbaumeister | Que pone |
| Choicemaster | A votre avis | Wahlmeister | Que elige |
| Testmaster | Autrement dit | Varianten | Que responde |
| Matchmaster | Terme a terme | Zuordnungen | Que corresponde |
| Gapmaster | A demi-mot | Lückentext | Que falta |
| Pinpoint | A juste titre | Lesetraining | Como se lama |
| Vocab | Jeu de mots | Wortspielereien | Vocabularo |
WIDA SOFTWARE has been in the forefront of CALL-development for more than a decade.
Ist standard-setting authoring programs are available for IBM and compatibles
in the above mentioned languages.
* Produced by language teachers for language teachers
* Content-free programs, combining simplicity with flexibility
* Problem-free installation
* Carefully designed to be easy and enjoyable to use for
both learners and teachers
* Learners are not forced through hoops; they remain in control
throughout the activity.
* Learners can choose from a variety of activity modes and help features
* Comprehensive documentation includes detailed advice for using
programs with learners.
WIDA AUTHORING SOFTWARE has been developed upgraded and re-designed by
Native Speakers of the language in question and has proven its
qualification for more then 21 years worldwide.