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This section lists the programs I have designed/developed. These free programs can be downloaded from this site. If you find any of these applications useful and you decide to use them, please provide credit to the author.


    Spanish JeopardySpanish Jeopardy
Type: Instructional
Subject: Spanish as a Foreign Language
Platform: Windows 9x, 2000, XP
Version: 1.0
Installation required: No. It can run from a floppy disk.
Technology used: Flash MX, Photoshop, UniRed 2.04.
Description: This is a game similar to "Jeopardy" that can be used to play in a classroom with an LCD projector. The interface, with a Spanish theme, is simple and easy to follow. The class is divided in up to 5 groups, and they have to answer questions, complete sentences, etc., to score points. The program keeps track of the points on the screen. Questions and topics are customizable. The zipped file below includes detailed instructions to use the program and to customize the content.
Download size: 980 KB
Download location:
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    The Spanish TutorThe Spanish tutor
Type: Instructional
Subject: Spanish as a Foreign Language
Platform: Windows 9x, 2000, XP
Version: pilot / alpha
Installation required: Yes
Technology used: Director MX, Living Actor (free for non-commercial use), TTS Speech Engine, Photoshop, InstallShield.
Description: This application uses an animated agent to teach/review indefinite expressions in Spanish. The animated agent features an inductive approach, trying to engage the user in actively deriving meaning from images and textual clues. A practice section allows the user to try the new structures and vocabulary, while the agent provides meaningful feedback throughout the process.
Download size: 31.6 MB
Download location: not available due to file size.

    BLP accountingBLP Accounting System
Type:
Financial
Subject: Banking
Platform: Windows 9x, 2000, XP
Version: beta
Installation required: No. It can run from a memory stick.
Technology used: FileMaker Pro, Paint Shop Pro.
Description: This is a simple database which interface similates credit/debit slips. The database can keep track of debits and credits issued against a number of accounts. The user can add, edit, and delete accounts. The text amount on the slip is written automatically after the number amount has been entered. Both debit and credit slips are created from the same record, minimizing time and erros. Slips can be printed out.
Download size: 1.4 MB
Download location:
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    Table Tennis TrainingFrom ping-pong to Table Tennis
Type:
Instructional
Subject: Sports
Platform: Windows 9x, 2000, XP
Version: beta
Installation required: No. It can run from a memory stick.
Technology used: Authorware, Paint Shop Pro, QuickTime.
Description: This application makes use of video clips to teach basic table tennis rules. The application has a quiz component that tests acquired knowledge of different rules as presented in the instructional part. Meaningful feedback is provided.
Download size: 38 MB
Download location: not available due to file size.
 

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