The document summarizes several educational software programs and their costs for a class of 20 students. - Type to Learn 3 and Five Finger Typist teach typing skills through multiple levels and collect data on student progress. Licenses range from $16-212 for the class. - Spelling Made Simple programs like Spell 2 and Spell Links provide spelling drills and practice through customized lists and track student errors and performance. Total cost is $900-4800. - Zoo Tycoon 2 and Flood Ranger are simulation games that teach about zoo management and water management respectively. Together they cost $1500 for the class. - Alice is free open-source software that teaches programming.

1. SoftwareCostRelative AdvantageType to Learn 3Five Finger Typist-Bought on Amazon $16 (new) for one license$85 for one or $212 for a site-Tutorial-Has multiple levels for all ages (Type to Learn Jr)-Collects data-Built in breaks-Built in games-Designed for one handed typist-Can be used with low visionSpelling Made SimpleSpell 2, Spell LinksSwitch It Software$44.95 to by Retail CD for one licenseSpell 2 ($455) Spell links ($249) for oneSwitch It Suite $599/ oneDrill and practice-Customized or ready-made lists -Auditory and visual supports available-Errors tracked to be tried again later-Data kept and email sent to teachers to let them know test was taken-Mature looking for all audiences-Spell 2 assesses why a student spells incorrectly-Spell Links is a timed reading and writing program that assists students with spelling-Activities link to the curriculum-Teaches students timing and how to access the computer via a switch-This will allow enhanced learning opportunities to access information and mark their answers independentlyZoo Tycoon 2Floodranger$27 at Amazon for one licensePound 29.99 (~$47 US) for one license-Simulation-Educates on what is involved in managing a zoo starting with building, making the habitats, to opening it to the public-Teaches about managing water levels along rivers, streams, and coasts-Objective is to strike balance the environment and managing the water with manAliceFree ware-Application-Free to download-Teaches students how to create programs to share on the web<br />The software is estimated on a class size of 20 with a total spent of $9920.<br />Type to Learn 3 $20 x 16= $320

2. Five Finger Typist (site license) = $212