Updates:
Below
is a list of Visions' product updates
and patches. To better serve your needs, we make
every effort to fix any known problems as quickly
as possible. However, the programs will
not work if you do not already
have the respective product installed on
your hard drive and the fixes do not work with
demos. You must also have QuickTime 4.0 or higher
to run the programs.
QuickTime is included
on your CD, but if you don't have a CD,
click here to
download QuickTime from the
Apple Computer site. To download the updates below,
simply click on the underlined link; the
program automatically downloads to your computer.
Once it is downloaded, install it by clicking on
the file; the update is automatically extracted
to the folder or directory originally created
by the program. If you have moved the program,
you must return it to the original folder,
and then install the update.
Software:
-
School
and other Font package upgrades
- MovieWorks
- Visions
no longer supports Movieworks.
Please refer to
the Movieworks home page.
- Kreative Komix
- Writer's Companion
- Calendar
Machine Plus Update 03/01/02
- Macintosh / Windows
- Calendar Machine PLUS is a simple-to-use software program that addresses all
your needs. Create calendars, print out classroom materials, or use as a handy
resource. The program comes with more than 450 lesson plans and reproducibles
connected to hundreds of events and holidays throughout any year. Also includes
more than 900 searchable events.
- System
Requirements:
- Macintosh:
PowerPC processor-based Macintosh computer,
at least 32 MB of RAM (64 highly recommended),
Mac OS 7.5.5 or later.
- Windows:
Pentium-based
PC or compatible computer, at least
16 MB of RAM (32 recommended), Windows
- Crossword Companion Deluxe
Mac
Download Version 1.22
- Crossword Companion Deluxe
Windows
Download (Win 2000 / XP)
- Windows - Created
10/9/2002: Provides
solutions allowing the software to
resolve issues generated by Windows 2000
and Windows XP. It includes fixes from
38/01
- Mac -
Created 3/27/02: This update fixes the printing
problems that some users of Crossword Companion
Deluxe have been experiencing with HP printers.
Also, it allows the user to add up to 40 words.
- Note: This update is
not for Crossword Companion 1.0 or 2.0. Also,
make sure that you have installed QuickTime
4.0 or higher from your CD or from the Internet.
If you don't, the graphics will not work and
you may experience frequent crashes.
- Vocabulary Companion Mac
Download
Version 1.21
- Vocabulary Companion Windows
Download
Version 1.25
- Teacher's Resource
Companion Deluxe
Mac Download
Verion 1.3
-
Teacher's Resource Companion Deluxe
Windows Download (Win 2000/XP)
- Created
10/9/2002:
This is the
third update of TRC which provides
solutions allowing
the software resolve issue generated by
Windows 2000 and Windows
XP. It includes fixes from 3/3/2000
- Created
3/13/01:
This
is the second update of Teacher's Resource
Companion Deluxe. It fixes some problems we
found in the original version, as well as adds
a powerful new feature.
- New
Feature!
New
as of 3/13/01:
TRC
can now import
text files
and files
from all
versions
of Make Test
directly
into the
Teacher's
Resource
Companion
database.
This update
fixes the
clipping
of very long
questions
entered into
the database;
it automatically
backs up
your database;
and it fixes
some printing
problems
we found
in various
formats,
including
the loss
of questions
printed under
the 16-Picture
format.
Special Notice!
- For Math Companion
Volume
II, Teacher
Resource
Companion
Deluxe, and
Vocabulary
Companion
Windows and
Mac users!!
- You must have
QuickTime
3.0 or higher
to run the
programs.
QuickTime
is on your
CD. If you
do not have
a CD, click here to
download QuickTime from Apple's Web site.
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Writer's
Companion
Version
2.6
( Fully
Networkable)
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Writer's
Companion is designed to be the ONE program
you need to implement the writing process.
It
was developed as a result of years
of experience working with students
who struggled with the writing process. Writer's
Companion helps anyone brainstorm,
organize, sequence, create
a draft and finally, publish
to paper, posters, email or even to
the Web!
Click
Here to order NOW->
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Click
Here to Download Writer's Companion Demo
Versions & Updates
- Writer's
Companion was designed as an easy-to-use
writing tool to accomplish these
goals:
- To
provide the students with a carefully
sequenced process, helping them
to learn to write in an organized
manner.
- To
create a dynamic environment that
encourages students to communicate
through written expression and graphics.
- To
encourage students to communicate
using the latest technologies, including
slide shows and email.
- To
be an integral part of an instructional
environment, allowing all students
to learn how to use written language
to communicate.
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Demo Software:
Visions
is pleased to offer an array of demos for its
best-selling software programs.
- Crossword Companion
Deluxe/Mac
- Crossword
Companion Deluxe/Win
- This enhanced
worksheet generator program allows teachers to
create a custom curriculum that combines learning
with fun! Retaining all the versatile features
of its predecessor, CrossWord Companion Version
2.0 is augmented by a variety of exciting new
features that save time for teachers while
allowing students to get involved in developing
their own curriculum. All files are now compatible
with TeacherÍs
Resource Companion Deluxe, which allows you to
combine programs to create dozens of activities
in seconds!
- System Requirements:
- Macintosh:8 MB RAM, System
7 or higher
- Windows: 8 MB RAM,
Windows 3.1 or Windows 95/98.
- Portfolio Builder
- The easiest and best method for developing digital portfolios.
- FileMaker
Home Page
- FileMaker
Home Page Workshop for Educators
provides:
- A
fun way to build a
Web site as you learn FileMaker Home Page
- Easy-to-use, clear
and concise, step-by-step instructions
- Screen
shots illustrating each step
- Instructions
for both versions (2.0 and 3.0)
- Complete explanation
of online help files
- Sample files included
on CD-ROM to check your work
- FileMaker
Pro 4.0 connections
- Full index for easy
referencing
- Student projects at
the intermediate, middle, and high school
levels
- Blackline masters for student projects
- Webster Jr. is your
guide while providing helpful hints throughout
the book FileMaker
(Claris) Home Page required.
- Graphics
Companion
- Includes
hundreds of
math-related graphics
to help
you create
math activities
for today's
hands-on math
curriculum.
- The
perfect complement
to Math
Companion or
your favorite
graphics program,
this disk
covers counting,
measurement, whole
numbers, fractions,
percents, graphs,
geometry, math
history, and
more. Grades
K8
- Math
Companion Volume 1/Mac
- Math
Companion Volume 1/Win
- Math
Companion Volume
1 is
a powerful
numeric and
word problem
activity sheet
generator aligned
with more
than 110
NCTM basic
math objectives
from which
you can
produce custom
masters in
seconds.
- Publish
worksheets easily
from the
existing word
problem database
or customize
the database
by writing
your own
word problems.
- Create math
color-in activity
sheets using
Math Companion
graphics or
import line
art graphics.
Create Math
anagram or
numerical activity
sheets easily.
- Grades K-8.
- System Requirements:
- Macintosh: 8
MB RAM,
System 7
or higher
- Windows: 8
MB RAM,
Windows 3.1
or Windows
95/98.
- Math
Companion Deluxe/Mac
- Math
Companion Deluxe/Win
- Math
Companion Volume
2 produces
NCTM objective-based
worksheets
and games covering
concepts
of money, time,
counting,
place value, sets,
fractions,
and elementary geometry.
Instantly
create flash cards,
hundreds
blocks, bingo, illustrated
money problems,
and math
color-ins.
- Finally, a program
that lets
you instantly
create
visually
illustrated
and manipulative
worksheets!
- Great supplement
to Math
Companion,
Volume 1! Grades
K-8.
- System
Requirements:
- Macintosh:
32 MB
RAM (64
MB rec.),
System
7 or
higher,
QuickTime
3.0.
- Windows: 32
MB RAM
(64 MB
rec.),
Windows 95/98
or
higher,
QuickTime
3.0.
- Phonics
Companion/Mac
- Phonics
Companion/Win
- Phonics
Companion
includes activities for
phoneme recognition,
word recognition,
sound blending,
spelling, and
culminates the
unit with
a writing
activity using
the words
and sounds
taught. Units
include activities
on short
and long
vowel word
families, initial and final
blends, controlled
vowels, diphthongs,
and digraphs.
- Following each
unit is
a writing
activity that
incorporates
the
words
and
sounds learned.
In seconds,
teachers can
create phonics-based
games,
activity
sheets, classroom
posters, and
more! With
its
extensive
use of
graphics for
every word
taught,
it
is ideal
for initial
reading instruction, Special Ed.,
and ESL.
- It's a
complete phonics
program on
a single
CD.
- System
Requirements:
- Macintosh:
8 MB
RAM (16
MB recommended),
System 7
or higher.
- Windows: 16
MB RAM,
Windows
95/98,
QuickTime 3.0.
- Teacher
Resource Companion Deluxe/Mac
- Teacher
Resource Companion Deluxe/Win
- Teacher
Resource Companion
Deluxe is
the premier
tool
for creating
activity
sheets,
tests,
and complete
curricular
packages
in minutes!
Formats
include short
essay/free write,
multiple
choice,
True/False,
matching,
half
picture,
4-picture and 8-picture,
and now
12-picture
and 16-picture,
fill-ins, and the
best
word search
ever.
- Increase
the clarity
and impact of
your
tests and
activity sheets
by adding graphics
with
the easy-to-use
click-and-go
graphics
button. Grades
K-12.
- System
Requirements:
- Macintosh:
32 MB RAM
(64 MB
rec.),
System 7 or
higher.
- Windows:
32 MB
RAM,
(64 MB
rec.), Windows
95/98 or higher.
- Vocabulary
Companion en Espanol/Mac
- Vocabulary
Companion en Espanol/Win
- Vocabulary
Companion
en Espanol is
a complete
vocabulary
development
program
that allows
you to create
customized
curricular
packets
that teach
the shape,
spelling,
meaning,
and usage
of words.
Create definition
matching, anagrams,
configuration
activities,
scrambled
words,
cloze activities,
and story
starters.
- Great
for bilingual
or Spanish
language
classes!
More than
10,000 words,
sentences,
and
definitions
provide
your students
with the
vocabulary
power
they need
to read
and write
in Spanish.
- Use our
vocabulary
or easily
add
your own.
Grades
K-12.
- System
Requirements:
- Macintosh:
8 MB
RAM
(16 MB
rec.), System
7 or higher,
QuickTime
3.0.
- Windows:
16 MB RAM,
Windows
95/98 or higher,
QuickTime
3.0.
- Vocabulary
Companion/Mac
- Vocabulary
Companion/Win
- Vocabulary
Companion allows
you to
instantly
create
complete
instructional packets,
covering
phonics,
word analysis, and
vocabulary
development. With
more than 200
language
arts objectives, and
a
database
of
more than
12,000
words,
the possibilities
are endless.
- Printouts
include
scrambled words,
anagrams,
concentration,
matching, color-ins,
flash cards, and
more.
Appropriate
from
1st Grade to
SAT
preparation.
- Grades
K-12.
- System Requirements:
- Macintosh:
32 MB RAM
(64
MB rec.),
System
7
or higher.
- Windows:
32
MB RAM,
(64 MB rec.),
Windows
95/98 or higher.
- Word
Search Companion/Mac
- Word
Search Companion/Win
- Word
Search CompanionÍs
easy-to-use interface
allows access
to the
program's extensive
database of
17,000 words,
definitions, sentences,
synonyms, and
pictures to
create fun
and dynamic
thematic word
search and
crossword puzzles,
in minutes!
- Create word
search puzzles
for a
Web site.
Save a puzzle
as a graphic
in Pict
or Bmp
format and
use it
in desktop
publishing. Use
the built-in
Spell Checker and
Thesaurus to
check the
puzzle before
printing in standard,
poster, or
greeting card size.
- System Requirements:
- Macintosh:
8 MB
RAM, System
7 or higher.
- Windows:
8
MB RAM,
Windows 3.1
or Windows
95/98.
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