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Victorian Britain
Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat do I get when I purchase Victorian Britain? Do I need the CD-ROM in order to access the online resources? What type of topics do the stories cover? Can I use Victorian Britain across the school network? How does Victorian Britain support literacy? Does Victorian Britain cover the National Curriculum requirements for History? Do I have to install Victorian Britain to my hard disk? Does this software run on an RM network? Is Victorian Britain Windows Vista compatible? What do I get when I purchase Victorian Britain?You will get an A4 box containing:
Do I need the CD-ROM in order to access the online resources?Once registered, you do not have to use the CDs to access the online content. The box contains a registration number. This gives you 12 months access to the online stories and resources. What type of topics do the stories cover?The topics are everyday issues that face children at home and in the school e.g. bullying, social exclusion. The products activity worksheets cover many topics appropriate for Key Stage 2 & Primary 6/7: Literacy, Numeracy, History, Art and Design, ICT and Citizenship. Can I use Victorian Britain across the school network?No, Victorian Britain is not networkable, however you can install Victorian Britain on individual computers and the site licence is included in the cost as part of the Cambridge-Hitachi one price solution. How does Victorian Britain support literacy?Victorian Britain contributes to Key Stage 2 English by stimulating the literacy/writing component which gives purpose to writing in the full range of genres: narrative, poetry, explanatory and persuasive writing, play scripts, journalistic reporting and writing instructions. Does Victorian Britain cover the National Curriculum requirements for History?The materials cover the vast majority of aspects of History Curriculum including childhood in Victorian times, pastimes and hobbies, social issues, and schooling. Do I have to install Victorian Britain to my hard disk?You have the option to install to your hard disk or run the programs from the CD-ROM. If you install, you will not need to insert the CD-ROM into your computer each time you wish to use the resource. Does this software run on an RM network?This software does not support Community Connect 3 or other RM products. For further information, please contact technical support at techsupport@cambridge-hitachi.com Is Victorian Britain Windows Vista compatible?Windows Vista compatibility is not guaranteed for Victorian Britain. |
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