| ★ AMSTRAD CPC ★ SOFTOGRAPHIE ★ COMPANY ★ SATCHEL SOFTWARE (South Australia) ★ |
| Games - Company | Satchel Software |
What's in Satchel?Satchel, although developed primarily for use in classrooms and in the context of a balanced curriculum, can also be used to great satisfaction in the home as a support tool to classroom work. In fact, a lot of the Satchel range has so carefully been "disguised" as fun software that children will likely play these "games" without ever consciously recognizing the underlying principles being taught. Some Satchel software titles can thus be seen as an alternative to shoot-ern-ups and adventures, as well as, more obviously., educational tools. Conscious of the nature of software usage in schools and at home, Angle Park have created an attractive pricing policy to accompany their Satchel range. Aware of the critical issues of copyright and price, APCC have identified these needs:
Now, although not all of the above are really relevant to the average reader of this article, they do go to illustrate a point well: a local software developer with a local distribution area can afford to spend time sorting out matters that an overseas company might not be able to consider. Satchel offers a low, single-unit price and a site licence (mainly for a school environment) about 15 times the unit price. Also, "attractive” prices are offered for students and teachers willing to buy an extra copy for private use. The Satchel product range is the result of years of research and development in South Australian schools. As Angle Park explain: "The Satchel product range results from extensive experience with the use of computers in schools and reflects the best classroom practices in implementing computer applications. The Satchel packages exploit fully the capabilities of the equipment and the potential of the computer as a tool for use in the classroom by students and teachers. Each package is tested in the classroom environment, has high quality documentation and must meet strict Education Department approval guidelines." What lies ahead
APCC is also spending time on the further development of Satchel software. It is refreshing to see a quality, well-priced alternative to the commercial educational packages on the shelves. Angle Park Computing Centre are a force to be reckoned with in South Australia and are now making their presence felt in other states as well, which can only be a good thing. Here's a closer look at the range of Satchel titles:-
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