The Modern Aesop instructional software capitalizes on the power of the computer and the TRAC SL system to make the student an active learner, with active immersion in standard written English, and continuing feedback on the accuracy of the student's comprehension. In contrast to traditional textbooks, student interaction is central to The Modern Aesop. Students must actively and continuously respond in a unique approach the company calls Managed Engagement that engages the student inthe content, and manages each student's progression through the content. This helps students focus their attention on the material and contributes to mastery; in addition to improving reading, writing, and reasoning skills, The Modern Aesop  also helps students achieve content mastery.

Dr. Arthur Whimbey, one of the authors, explains that when a student is given a reading assignment, the student's attention often wanders, or the student can skim the content without reading carefully, because no active response is required. The student's failure to carefully read the material may not be identified until a test is given days or weeks later. With the The Modern Aesop text reconstruction software, and its Managed Engagement approach, the student cannot progress unless the student reads and understands the material presented.

Stand-alone versions are currently available, with licenses for single computer, school computer labs, and school building licenses.  A local area network version will also available in late Spring.

A comprehensive data recording and reporting system is included.  The program keeps a record of each student's progress, and includes multiple class management capabilities. A set of point-and-click analysis queries allow a teacher to interrogate the database for a single student, or for students in a particular class, or for multiple students' data for a single lesson. Teachers can use this information to assess a student's progress, and in individual conferences with students.  A student incentive system is also included, and the teacher can set an option for the software to print out certificates of completion after each lesson is successfully completed. 

The content was developed by two recognized educators and researchers: Dr. Arthur Whimbey  and Dr. Myra Linden. Dr. Arthur Whimbey is a major player in the critical thinking skills movement. His research and writing on methods of improving cognitive and academic skills are well known. In addition to his widely heralded books, such as Intelligence Can Be Taught; Analytical Reading and Reasoning; Analyze, Organize, Write; and Problem Solving and Comprehension, his articles have appeared in many professional journals. Dr. Whimbey's research has been successfully applied in schools and colleges in many parts of America, and has twice been reviewed in The New York Times.

Dr. Whimbey has served as keynote speaker or invited speaker for numerous national educational conferences including: the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development; the National Association of Secondary-School Principals; the International Reading Association; the National Association of Developmental Education; the Michigan Developmental Educational Consortium; the Navajo Area School Board Association; and Phi Delta Kappa.

Dr. Myra J. Linden devoted 35 years to teaching English and speech in high schools and community colleges. During her years of teaching she conducted research and tested instructional theories. Her published works include (with Whimbey) Why Johnny Can't Write: How to Improve Writing Skills.

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