The application is an Object Linked
Embedded
(OLE) capable word processor with nine different stages/faces, to suit
curriculum requirements the stage menu selector allows
features to be enabled progressively. Opening a document reconfigures
the application to the stage/level at which it was saved, hence solving
the configuration problem when, for example, year 1 pupils follow year
6 pupils into the school's computer
room.
The comprehensive Tutorial, Help and Tip files are provided to assist
with the understanding of program function and include suggestions as
to lesson/session content and pupil progress. Differentiation within
lesson plans for a mixed
ability pupil group can be readily accommodated.
Conceptual
design
by teachers for the teacher and rapid pupil progress
without the 'over complication'
for people to accidentally
reconfigure.
At stage1 the application facilitates the
introduction of ICT at primary school with only four large buttons
being visible yet at the later stages it has the features that an 'A'
level or university student may require, such as a novel 'word finish'
facility plus 'word count' and 'spell check' with foreign language
options, also the program provides access to an advanced
Thesaurus/Dictionary complete with
multi-sense word definitons.
After 60
days a nag screen will show at 15 minute intervals to try and persuade
you to register for the upgrade to include the
Thesaurus/Dictionary. If you don't upgrade only access to
the Thesaurus/Dictionary becomes
inoperative and the nag increases to a maximum of 10 minutes after
120 days. WordFile does NOT lose any functionality and your
work is always accessible, plus it can be saved as a standard rtf
or
doc file. Private users may regard WordFile4Me as Freeware, commercial
users really should register.