M.E.C.S.
Montessori Educational Computer Systems
created by carol & dewey Parker
www.mecssoftware.com
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The screen above is an example of a lesson from the Grammar Module.
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Since 1992, parents, private and public school teachers and teacher educators in Montessori teacher training centers have been using the Parker's unique line of Montessori-based, fully interactive multimedia programs designed for students ages 3-10.
The topics of the programs include:
The MECS programs incorporate a multi-sensory format involving animation, sound and visual displays of various Montessori materials and objects. The multi-sensory format is based on whole brain learning research that concluded that a learner retains 90% of what is said or done. Accordingly, the Parkers have developed their programs with a motto of "see-hear-say-move." When a learner moves her hand while saying a sound or word, attention to that sound or word is increased. Increase of attention results in retention of the word.
Each module offers a comprehensive, carefully sequenced set of lessons that take full advantage of a computer program's animation, visual and auditory capabilities. These lessons actively engage children in the various steps that result in learning how to read.
The MECS programs are an outstanding addition to Montessori early childhood and elementary classrooms. Children with various learning styles and needs will benefit. Instead of taking the place of traditional Montessori materials, the MECS programs help connect children to them.
The creators of these outstanding programs are Carol and Dewey Parker. Carol is a Montessori educator with 28 years of Montessori teaching and tutoring experience. Dewey is an experienced computer programmer.
The combination of their talents has lead to the creation of MECS (Montessori Educational Computer Systems).
These wonderful, interactive computer programs are designed to compliment the hands-on Montessori materials in the classroom.
The topics of the programs include:
- Reading
- Geography
- Learning to Tell Time
- Jurassic Earth
- Anatomy of a Horse
- Solar System
- RM6 Spelling/Typing
- Discovering Planet Earth
- Puzzle Words/Typing
- Facts Typing & Math Timings
- North America Part 1 & 2
- Multiplication Facts/Timings
- Subtraction Facts/Timings
- Extensive Grammar Modules
The MECS programs incorporate a multi-sensory format involving animation, sound and visual displays of various Montessori materials and objects. The multi-sensory format is based on whole brain learning research that concluded that a learner retains 90% of what is said or done. Accordingly, the Parkers have developed their programs with a motto of "see-hear-say-move." When a learner moves her hand while saying a sound or word, attention to that sound or word is increased. Increase of attention results in retention of the word.
Each module offers a comprehensive, carefully sequenced set of lessons that take full advantage of a computer program's animation, visual and auditory capabilities. These lessons actively engage children in the various steps that result in learning how to read.
The MECS programs are an outstanding addition to Montessori early childhood and elementary classrooms. Children with various learning styles and needs will benefit. Instead of taking the place of traditional Montessori materials, the MECS programs help connect children to them.
The creators of these outstanding programs are Carol and Dewey Parker. Carol is a Montessori educator with 28 years of Montessori teaching and tutoring experience. Dewey is an experienced computer programmer.
The combination of their talents has lead to the creation of MECS (Montessori Educational Computer Systems).
These wonderful, interactive computer programs are designed to compliment the hands-on Montessori materials in the classroom.
