Max's Toolbox
Publisher: eWord Development
Supplier: EdSoft
Format: CD-ROM
A group of software products that provide child-friendly access to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to support younger learners in using technology skills across the curriculum.
Max's Toolbox provides learners with an easy-to-use version of Microsoft Office to support pre-reading, language, mathematics, and information communication technology (ICT) skills. For instance, MaxWrite (Word) has child-friendly icons and tools like Doodle Pad and Insert Picture; MaxCount (Excel) has eye-catching charts and graphs for the skills of sorting and grouping; and MaxShow (PowerPoint) has a text-to-speech function that allows children to present to non-reading friends.
The programs suit learners of all capabilities, from those who are prewriting, to those who are gifted and talented, and those with special needs.
For more information see Max's Toolbox. Go to the 'Downloads' page to download free trial version.
Learning examples
Snapshot of learning for MaxShow (Max's Toolbox)
Snapshot of learning for MaxCount (Max's Toolbox)
Teacher support material
Brief technical specifications
| Operating system | Peripherals |
|---|---|
| PC: Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP Mac: not supported |
CD-ROM drive Windows media player for insert movie feature Sound card and speakers for text to speech feature Microphone for recording feature |
Pricing structure
Licence
Single or multiple licences, standalone or network.
Cost
| Max's Toolbox | NZ$ excl GST |
|---|---|
| Single user | $69.78 |
| Licences 5–20 | $36.96 |
| Licences 21–50 | $34.80 |
| Licences 51–99 | $30.54 |
| 15-user pack | $435.50 |
| 25-user pack | $697.32 |
| Unlimited site licence | $1741.08 |
| Media, if required (WIN) | $24.00 |