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Deana Lancaster
News Reporter deann@nsnews.com

COMPUTER software needn’t just
be functional —such as word pro-
cessing programs — or entertaining,
as in the latest action games.

There are lots, and Edo mean dots, of educa-
tional titles for all ages out there.

Just a quick glimpse through the shelves of
your local computer store will reveal programs
which tutor in subjects such as phy
and chemistry; programs which help increase
typing speed ‘and skill; courses in home deco-
rating, music, astrenomy and foreign language
all come on CD-Rom.

We've hunted down a few titles for vou to
consider for yourself and your family, but
there’s lots more out there, as well as the retail
outlets, fook for titles on the Internet and in
magazines.

For Adults

Brittanica CD 98 Multimedia. This CD Rom
based encyclopedia is far less expensive than its
paper counterpart and with high-speed clec-
tronic searching and sound it has rendered the
old medium obsolete. Do take into consideratin
the reading level for Brittanica as it’s intended

for college level researching.

Channel

Connections 3D The Discov
. ve reviews.

Multimedia. T s winning
Although intended for anvone o
10, it’s informative and entertaining for the
whole family.

For Kids

The ClueFinder'’s 3rd Grade Adventures.
There are two ways for kids to play
ChicFinder’s. in: Adventure: Mode, they solve
problems to earn tokens, which enable them to
help the beleaguered Numerians and defeat a
beast named Mathra. In Practice Mode, they
roam freely through the Monkey Kingdom, the
Jungle Canopy, the Goo Lagoon and the Lost
City, solving ditfe ds of math, logic, sci
ence, geography, and language arts puzz
Either way, the tide’s 22 activities (cach with
four levels of difficulty) are varied, challeng:
and fun. It’s a grab bag of learning activitie
The adventures and activities fit in with typical
third-grade skills, but chat doesn’t mean chil-
dren secking a challenge, or practice in basic
skills, can’t have fun with i it, too!

Secret Writers’ Society. For budding novel

or for children who want to practice their v

ing skills. On cach floor of the Secret Writers
Society headquarters,
there's a workout in a dif-
ferent pect of the
mechanics of writing, from
spelling and punctuation to
capitalization

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onon the usu-

' ccessible seventh
floor, where kids use their
new skills to complete

CtueFinders 3rd
Grade Adventures
offers a variety of
activities that help
boost math and ian-
guage skills for kids

The Learning Company aged 7 to 9.

- Kids who read —

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s who eceed.

Reading i is the most important skill your child will ever
learn. At Sylvan, we pinpoint your child’s needs and
develop a personalized programme that not only
builds reading skills, but self-confidence as well.

In fact, -8 out of 10 Sylvan students improve

their reading level by one academic year

in 5 months. Call today to start your

child toward a more successful

Success is learned
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Sunday, March 1, 1998 - North Shore News - 31

Advertorial

NSU offers new MBA
curriculum centered
around walue creation

Working professionals in Vancouver have several choices when
considering a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) program.
With these many options, however, comes the daunting question:
Which program do I trust to provide the education | need to propel
my career in management?

“For the past several years, working professionals throughout
Vancouver and the world have chosen the School of Business and
Entrepreneurship (SBE) at Nova Southeastern University (NSU),”
stated Randolph A. Pohlman, dean of SBE. “Today, we are leading
by offering a revolutionary curriculum centered around value
creation. Now, there is a fully integrated, philosophical approach to
managing and leading.”

He noted that companies like Salomon Brothers, Inc. recognize
the value that the SBE's program offers their employees. The SBE
was recently awarded a contract to provide an on-site M.B.A.
program to 28 of Salomon Brothers’ top management personnel at
the Tampa, Florida office.

“Features like our real world faculty, superior customer service, and
small class sizes contribute to Nova Southeastern University’s ability
to transform modern management education,” Pohlman explained.
“In fact, NSU is ranked among the top 10 national universities with
classes under 20 students by U.S. News and World Report, and also
as one of the cop ‘Cyberuniversities,’ by Forbes Magazine.”

Information meetings are scheduled throughout 1998 for those
wishing to meet with a marketing representative of the SBE. Locally
call 986-6220 or toll-free 800-672-7223, Ext. 5100 for program

information and an information meeting invitation.

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