www.eclipsebooks.com/PetitPont
Responding to the dfes
initiative to promote ICT in schools AND to introduce the teaching of
foreign languages into the Primary curriculum, Eclipse Books present Petit
Pont.
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As seen on BBC TV News!
This brand new package of materials includes:
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a VR Interactive CD-ROM
(single user, whiteboard and network versions)
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full-colour books
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audio CD
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flashcards + fully editable
copymasters CD-ROM
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teacher’s guide
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guidelines for parents
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and a cuddly glove puppet!
Shortlisted for the
Education Resources Award 2005 - *Innovation*.
‘Lovely books – very easy to use and with suitable activities. Cd-Rom -
High clarity and lively activities suitable for the age group. Lovely
songs and listening exercises. Easy to print on flashcards. Love the
puppet!’
Cansfield High Special Languages College, Wigan, Lancashire. |
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Petit Pont matches both the
QCA Scheme of Work and the MFL Framework for KS2.
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Stunning graphics and
the very best in VR technology, combined with a sound learning
structure - and a pricing policy to ensure affordability - make this
quality product truly unique. With Petit Pont you can get to know a
little French town, interact with the characters, go back in time and
play an Adventure Game and do more than 60 activities to help you
learn the language.
The stories, poems and
songs, especially created for Petit Pont, are fully integrated into
the progression, together with regular revisiting and recycling to
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‘Petit Pont is flexible
multimedia resource that fully exploits ICT for its presentational and
motivational qualities. Provides for varied, enjoyable and stimulating
activities, in the class and at home, that address the interests of young
learners. The teacher’s guidance takes into account the needs of
specialist and non-specialist alike, supporting a range of learning
styles. Suitable for learners in KS1 and KS2, providing for 2-3 years’
work.’
CILT, London.
Full support is given to non-specialist teachers charged with the task of
introducing a foreign language to their primary classes. Not only does the
Teacher’s Guide avoid taking things for granted, but the materials
themselves are devised to provide an appealing way both of presenting and
practising the language, with:
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carefully paced authentic
speakers
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clear layouts and graphics
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CD-ROM sequences that offer
sound and image in a vivid and memorable form
And this is learning which
continues out of the classroom.
The single user version of the virtual reality CD-ROM, packed with games
and activities, is perfect for children to use at home. Encouraging the
school/home partnership and helping to create everyday opportunities for
practising a new language, a comprehensive guide for parents is available
FREE on the Petit Pont website:
www.eclipsebooks/petitpont.com
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‘Tremendously
motivating. The materials are colourful and imaginative. Children have
made great progress by having their own CD-ROMS to use at home.’
Nadine Siddall, Saxmundham Middle School, Suffolk.
Eclipse Books, a young,
innovative publishing company based in SE London, created this
breakthrough software to bridge the gap between educational materials
and the sort of games children play at home. Starting with Petit Pont
for Primary French, they are now developing materials for Spanish,
German and EFL, with interest in their projects from major publishers
around the world.
Committed to raising
standards, Eclipse Books believe that these kinds of materials are the
way forward to make learning both effective and fun! |
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‘The moment I saw Petit
Pont for the first time I was filled with excitement. This is easily the
best piece of software I have ever seen or used. The haunting theme tune,
the fascinating story lines, the interesting characters and the clever mix
of learning with fun and varied activities makes this a must for all
language learners. Bournemouth teachers have been using this with pupils
in both Key Stage 2 and 3. It has been a real hit. It is really rewarding
to see the positive impact Petit Pont has had on even the most reluctant
learners. A breath of fresh air for language teachers and an inspiration
to our pupils.’
Judith O’Hare, AST MFL Consultant Adviser KS2 – 4 MFL Bournemouth Borough
Council.
www.eclipsebooks.com/PetitPont
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