- Winflash
WinFlash refers to a family of
educational software programs developed byOpen Window Software . The discussion below focuses on WinFlash Educator, aflashcard program.The program was developed to improve the efficiency of study time spent on memorization-intensive subjects. It incorporates the
Leitner System for developing and maintaining mastery of large, long-term data sets (e.g. language vocabulary, medical terminology, aircraft operating procedures) but also offers several more targeted study modes that are more suitable for short-term needs, including the occasional 'cram session'.Features
- Full
Unicode and font effect support - including sub- and super-scriptPalmOS andPocketPC support (with companion HandyCards program)- Print support for many popular card formats - single and two-sided
- Multiple learning algorithms including the
Leitner System - Built in audio recording capability
- Content import from a variety of sources including the Windows clipboard
- Text-to-speech capability with output to .wav and .mp3 for audio study
- Capabilities to combine, extract and filter existing study files
- Built-in spell checker
- Automatically graded test results with printable reports
- Graphics, audio and video support
- Minimal-keystroke entry of new data with QuickDeck
Licensing
WinFlash is proprietary & distributed as
shareware . A free trial version is available for download.References
* [http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=24891 Day, Vox (2001) "Parlez-vous français?" WorldNetDaily 10/01]
* [http://www.wugnet.com/shareware/spow.asp?ID=130 Spera, Chris (2006) "Pick of the Week" WUGNET 10/06]
* [http://3d2f.com/smartreviews/0-781-winflash-educator-read.shtml Nikolaev, Alexander (2008) "Smart Reviews" 3d2f.com 4/08]External links
* [http://www.openwindow.com/index.html Open Window Software website]
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