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HOW OFTEN SHOULD A STUDENT USE THE LTK SOFTWARE?
Answer
Students gain maximum benefit if the LTK software is used 3-4 times per week in periods of 30-45 minutes. The
first 22 lessons are 60-90 minutes in length. Lessons 23 and beyond last for 30-45 minutes each. Students using
the program with this level of focus will experience improved reading skills within 2 weeks!
WHAT IS CONTAINED ON THE LTK DEMONSTRATION CD-ROMS?
Answer
The LTK Demonstration CD-ROMs contain limited-function versions of the software. You can examine five
complete lessons with the demonstration disc. Reports from actual students are available to examine results from
the powerful LTK Student Reporting System.
Question
What else will I see on the LTK Demonstration CD-ROM?
Answer
You will be able to access specific LTK lesson activities within the program's 87 lessons. This will provide you with
an idea of the range of LTK. Please examine the Index of LTK Screens for features and controls you will encounter
on the demonstration CD-ROM.
Question
How do I order an LTK Demonstration CD-ROM?
Answer
Click here to order the LTK At Home Demonstration CD-ROM.
Click here to order the LTK For Schools Demonstration CD-ROM
PROGRAM ORDERS AND COST
Question
What do I receive when I order the LTK program?
Answer
The LTK For Kids program provides one CD-ROM with 41 lessons on it. All other versions of the LTK software
provide 87 lessons and ship with an LTK CD-ROM, an LTK Card Deck and a copy of the appropriate User Guide.
The LTK For Schools Enterprise Network Version contains ten LTK Card Decks and provides 100 reusable Student
IDs. Additional increments of 100 IDs can be ordered separately. LTK For Schools Lab Packs are also available.
Question
What is the cost of LTK software and how do I order?
Answer
LTK prices and ordering information.
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LTK?
Click here to get a detailed look at the Language Tune-Up Kit software family.
STUDENTS
Question
Is LTK appropriate for students with learning disabilities?
Answer
LTK was designed for this type of student. Those with learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia, require a very
controlled approach to reading instruction. The Orton-Gillingham method is the most-researched and most-proven
technique ever devised to address the needs of this type of student. That's what's inside LTK.
Questions
Do students have to begin at lesson 1?
Is there a placement test?
Answer
There is a Placement Test within the program that can be used to determine the student's current reading level.
After completing the LTK Placement Test, the student is automatically placed at the appropriate beginning lesson
number. For the LTK At Home and LTK For Kids programs, you can access this program from the What Do You
Want To Do program. If using LTK For Schools, this function is accessible from the Lesson Plan tab of the
Instructor Menu, and can be set for all newly-enrolled students to automatically take the LTK Placement Test. There
is also a Set Beginning Lesson program that provides the ability to to start at any of the 87 LTK lessons.
Question
How old should the typical student be?
Answer
All versions of the Language Tune-Up Kit will successfully teach students who are age 6 through adult. We do not
recommend use of LTK by students who are age 5 or younger unless an adult can work with the student to provide
assistance when needed. LTK does not contain any "cartoonish" characters that will sidetrack the student. Some
younger children may seem to need his type of "edu-tainment" to stay focused on computer software. We do not
recommend this approach, as it tends to distract the student from the goal of the exercises instead of helping them
to learn.
TESTIMONIALS
Question
What do other customers say about their experience using the LTK software?
Answer
Please examine our Testimonials page for some of the many positive comments that we have received from
parents, teachers and private tutors.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Question
Will LTK operate on an Apple® system?
Answer
Yes, but you will need to have the following: Virtual PC version 4 (or later) or Dual-Boot, and Windows installed.
Question
What Windows versions does LTK require?
Answer
Any Windows version from Windows 98 through Windows Vista® 32-bit version. For details, click on LTK At Home
and LTK For Kids system requirements or LTK For Schools system requirements.
LTK VERSIONS
Question
What are the differences among the different versions of LTK?
Answer
LTK At Home and LTK For Kids each support two students at a time, and can be reused.
LTK For Kids includes 41 lessons and takes your students to approximately a 3rd grade reading level. LTK At
Home has 87 lessons and takes your students to a reading level of grade 8.5.
All other LTK versions contain the same instructional content (87 lessons), and take the student to a reading level
of grade 8.5.
LTK For Schools is available in three versions and includes the comprehensive LTK For Schools Management
System.
LTK For Schools Single Station Version. This version supports an unlimited number of students and resides on a
single Windows PC. Students must use the same LTK Student PC each time they use the LTK program. This is
because the LTK Student History files are located on that PC. It requires that each LTK Student PC have it's own
copy of the LTK For Schools Single Station Version CD-ROM.
LTK For Schools Enterprise Network Version. This version supports an unlimited number of students. The
advantage is that students can use any Student PC on the network to use the LTK software. This reduces
scheduling problems when multiple students are using the software simultaneously. Administrators and teachers
can also use any PC to access the LTK Management system. This version comes with 100 Student IDs. Additional
Student IDs can be ordered separately in multiples of 100.
For more information about the different LTK versions, click Compare LTK Features.
SITE LICENSES
Question
What are the Site License requirements for LTK?
Answer
There are no site license requirements for our software. The concept of site licensing tends to limit the flexibility of
schools in using the software and increases the cost for the school and vendor to manage the licensing. Our
approach is to make life as simple as possible for all parties involved while providing a high quality product for our
customers.
TEACHER TRAINING
Question
What type of teacher training is required to use the LTK For Schools versions?
Answer
No teacher training is required to use any version of the LTK software. The LTK For Schools Teacher's Reference
Guide covers all of the programs functions in detail. It is organized according to what you are interested in and does
not assume any prior knowledge about the program. Tutorials are available for students and teachers to become
familiar with operation of the student lesson controls and program features. The LTK For Schools Management
system is created with a dynamic help function. As you move the mouse over portions of the Administrator and
Instructor screens, a Help panel displays a description of the item you are interested in.
MAINTENANCE COSTS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Question
What is the cost of program maintenance for the LTK versions?
Answer
JWor Enterprises provides its customers with the latest versions of our software for free. Customers can download
software updates from the JWor website at no charge. As we develop fixes and newer versions, we make them
available on our website.
Question
Is there a fee for technical support?
Answer
Technical support is provided at no charge to our customers. When you purchase any of our LTK software versions,
you receive free technical support for life! Just call us at 614-784-8710, 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time, Monday - Friday or
send an E-Mail to jwor@jwor.com
Answer
Students gain maximum benefit if the LTK software is used 3-4 times per week in periods of 30-45 minutes. The
first 22 lessons are 60-90 minutes in length. Lessons 23 and beyond last for 30-45 minutes each. Students using
the program with this level of focus will experience improved reading skills within 2 weeks!
WHAT IS CONTAINED ON THE LTK DEMONSTRATION CD-ROMS?
Answer
The LTK Demonstration CD-ROMs contain limited-function versions of the software. You can examine five
complete lessons with the demonstration disc. Reports from actual students are available to examine results from
the powerful LTK Student Reporting System.
Question
What else will I see on the LTK Demonstration CD-ROM?
Answer
You will be able to access specific LTK lesson activities within the program's 87 lessons. This will provide you with
an idea of the range of LTK. Please examine the Index of LTK Screens for features and controls you will encounter
on the demonstration CD-ROM.
Question
How do I order an LTK Demonstration CD-ROM?
Answer
Click here to order the LTK At Home Demonstration CD-ROM.
Click here to order the LTK For Schools Demonstration CD-ROM
PROGRAM ORDERS AND COST
Question
What do I receive when I order the LTK program?
Answer
The LTK For Kids program provides one CD-ROM with 41 lessons on it. All other versions of the LTK software
provide 87 lessons and ship with an LTK CD-ROM, an LTK Card Deck and a copy of the appropriate User Guide.
The LTK For Schools Enterprise Network Version contains ten LTK Card Decks and provides 100 reusable Student
IDs. Additional increments of 100 IDs can be ordered separately. LTK For Schools Lab Packs are also available.
Question
What is the cost of LTK software and how do I order?
Answer
LTK prices and ordering information.
HOW CAN I GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT LTK?
Click here to get a detailed look at the Language Tune-Up Kit software family.
STUDENTS
Question
Is LTK appropriate for students with learning disabilities?
Answer
LTK was designed for this type of student. Those with learning disabilities, specifically dyslexia, require a very
controlled approach to reading instruction. The Orton-Gillingham method is the most-researched and most-proven
technique ever devised to address the needs of this type of student. That's what's inside LTK.
Questions
Do students have to begin at lesson 1?
Is there a placement test?
Answer
There is a Placement Test within the program that can be used to determine the student's current reading level.
After completing the LTK Placement Test, the student is automatically placed at the appropriate beginning lesson
number. For the LTK At Home and LTK For Kids programs, you can access this program from the What Do You
Want To Do program. If using LTK For Schools, this function is accessible from the Lesson Plan tab of the
Instructor Menu, and can be set for all newly-enrolled students to automatically take the LTK Placement Test. There
is also a Set Beginning Lesson program that provides the ability to to start at any of the 87 LTK lessons.
Question
How old should the typical student be?
Answer
All versions of the Language Tune-Up Kit will successfully teach students who are age 6 through adult. We do not
recommend use of LTK by students who are age 5 or younger unless an adult can work with the student to provide
assistance when needed. LTK does not contain any "cartoonish" characters that will sidetrack the student. Some
younger children may seem to need his type of "edu-tainment" to stay focused on computer software. We do not
recommend this approach, as it tends to distract the student from the goal of the exercises instead of helping them
to learn.
TESTIMONIALS
Question
What do other customers say about their experience using the LTK software?
Answer
Please examine our Testimonials page for some of the many positive comments that we have received from
parents, teachers and private tutors.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Question
Will LTK operate on an Apple® system?
Answer
Yes, but you will need to have the following: Virtual PC version 4 (or later) or Dual-Boot, and Windows installed.
Question
What Windows versions does LTK require?
Answer
Any Windows version from Windows 98 through Windows Vista® 32-bit version. For details, click on LTK At Home
and LTK For Kids system requirements or LTK For Schools system requirements.
LTK VERSIONS
Question
What are the differences among the different versions of LTK?
Answer
LTK At Home and LTK For Kids each support two students at a time, and can be reused.
LTK For Kids includes 41 lessons and takes your students to approximately a 3rd grade reading level. LTK At
Home has 87 lessons and takes your students to a reading level of grade 8.5.
All other LTK versions contain the same instructional content (87 lessons), and take the student to a reading level
of grade 8.5.
LTK For Schools is available in three versions and includes the comprehensive LTK For Schools Management
System.
LTK For Schools Single Station Version. This version supports an unlimited number of students and resides on a
single Windows PC. Students must use the same LTK Student PC each time they use the LTK program. This is
because the LTK Student History files are located on that PC. It requires that each LTK Student PC have it's own
copy of the LTK For Schools Single Station Version CD-ROM.
LTK For Schools Enterprise Network Version. This version supports an unlimited number of students. The
advantage is that students can use any Student PC on the network to use the LTK software. This reduces
scheduling problems when multiple students are using the software simultaneously. Administrators and teachers
can also use any PC to access the LTK Management system. This version comes with 100 Student IDs. Additional
Student IDs can be ordered separately in multiples of 100.
For more information about the different LTK versions, click Compare LTK Features.
SITE LICENSES
Question
What are the Site License requirements for LTK?
Answer
There are no site license requirements for our software. The concept of site licensing tends to limit the flexibility of
schools in using the software and increases the cost for the school and vendor to manage the licensing. Our
approach is to make life as simple as possible for all parties involved while providing a high quality product for our
customers.
TEACHER TRAINING
Question
What type of teacher training is required to use the LTK For Schools versions?
Answer
No teacher training is required to use any version of the LTK software. The LTK For Schools Teacher's Reference
Guide covers all of the programs functions in detail. It is organized according to what you are interested in and does
not assume any prior knowledge about the program. Tutorials are available for students and teachers to become
familiar with operation of the student lesson controls and program features. The LTK For Schools Management
system is created with a dynamic help function. As you move the mouse over portions of the Administrator and
Instructor screens, a Help panel displays a description of the item you are interested in.
MAINTENANCE COSTS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Question
What is the cost of program maintenance for the LTK versions?
Answer
JWor Enterprises provides its customers with the latest versions of our software for free. Customers can download
software updates from the JWor website at no charge. As we develop fixes and newer versions, we make them
available on our website.
Question
Is there a fee for technical support?
Answer
Technical support is provided at no charge to our customers. When you purchase any of our LTK software versions,
you receive free technical support for life! Just call us at 614-784-8710, 9AM - 5PM Eastern Time, Monday - Friday or
send an E-Mail to jwor@jwor.com
JWor Enterprises, Inc.
4254 Marland Drive
Columbus OH 43224
Tel: 888-431-6310 or 614-784-8710,
Mon. - Fri., 9AM-5PM, Eastern Time
Fax: 888-329-0407
4254 Marland Drive
Columbus OH 43224
Tel: 888-431-6310 or 614-784-8710,
Mon. - Fri., 9AM-5PM, Eastern Time
Fax: 888-329-0407
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