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| |  | | UltraKey guarantees typing fluency by building good habits, speed and accuracy through structured lessons. Learning is supported by voice, 3D animation, video and virtual reality. |
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| | | Users of every age, need, and language learn with UltraKey because it provides the most flexible personal instruction found in any instructional program! |
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| | UltraKey is the school district choice because UltraKey’s powerful IP-based learning management tracks performance throughout the district while leaving local control in the teacher's hands. Comprehensive reporting complies with America’s No Child Left Behind Act (NCLBA). |
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| | UltraKey is available in localized editions for Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. |
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Benefits |
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| | • | Effective |
| | | shows users how to type and progressively builds skills |
| | • | Motivating |
| | | praises users as challenge levels are reached |
| | • | Accountable |
| | | comprehensive learning management and reporting |
| | • | Teacher-controlled |
| | | sets options at individual, class and school levels |
| | • | Personalized |
| | | pre-tests and recommends personal challenge level |
| | • | Inclusive |
| | | four interfaces and numerous options suit special needs |
| | • | Self-paced |
| | | emphasizes control; never rushes the learner |
| | • | Standardized |
| | | tests using Modified International Typing contest Rules |
| | • | Diagnostic |
| | | monitors patterns of difficulty and provides remedial help |
| | • | Multi-cultural |
| | | provides spoken Spanish support |
| | • | Current |
| | | designed and tested for Mac Intel and Windows Vista |
| | • | Trouble-free Networking |
| | | Windows, Mac, Novell and Citrix |
| | • | State-of-the-art |
| | | uses IP Communication across LANs, WANs and Internet |
| | • | Supported |
| | | FREE technical support and FREE updates |
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Awards, Adoptions and Reviews |
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| | | Awards and Ratings |
| | | • Media & Methods Award Portfolio |
| | | • Technology & Learning Award of Excellence home |
| | | • Technology & Learning Award of Excellence school |
| | | • Straight A's in Multimedia & Internet @ Schools |
| | | • A+ rating in ConnSENSE Bulletin |
| | | • 5 Apples out of 5 in MacHome Journal |
| | | • 5 Cows out of 5 from TUCOWS.com |
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| | | Adoptions and Certifications |
| | | Adopted by the Province of Ontario and other major districts |
| | | UltraKey has been adopted region-wide by Dallas, Texas; Kansas City, Missouri; Kent, Washington; Beaverton, Oregon and many other prominent cities and districts. But our largest adoption is right at home throughout the Province of Ontario. |
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| | | Approved for eLearning Credits in the United Kingdom |
| | | UltraKey is approved for purchase by UK schools using Electronic Learning Credits (eLCs) in the United Kingdom. For more information on Curriculum Online and how to use eLC's, please go to: |
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| | | Reviews |
| | | "UltraKey is a very comprehensive program that offers students the ability to develop their keyboarding skills with a progressive and structured approach." |
| | | See the full review at: Julie O'Brien, TEEM |
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| | | Susan Hixson gives UltraKey straight A's for Installation, Content, Ease of Use and Product Support. |
| | | Visit the magazine site: Multimedia & Internet @ School and search for UltraKey |
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| | | "...with the launch of UltraKey 5.0, Bytes of Learning Incorporated is offering districts the ability to not only easily manage keyboarding instruction district-wide but opens up the possibility of where the practice takes place – at school or at home." |
| | | Read more at: Diane S. Kendall, Editor, Children's Software Press & Power to Learn |
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| | | "UltraKey is a solid instructional program … an instructors dream. The management is exemplary and the teaching, practicing, and testing well-structured. You can tell this program was created by teachers for teachers." |
| | | Celeste F. Craig, Excerpt from Evaluating Keyboarding Software for Grades 3-5 |
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| | | About TopTenReviews |
| | | UltraKey is included in a roundup of typing tutors for kids at the TopTenReviews web site. We appreciate that UltraKey has been included but a disturbing amount of information presented at the site is factually inaccurate. We are even more concerned that the TopTenReviews site purports to rank the various typing tutors. Given the technical inaccuracy of the review, one can hardly place much value on the ranking. Read more... |
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System Compatibility and Requirements |
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| | | UltraKey 5.0 Instructional Program |
| | | Install CDs are hybrid Windows and Macintosh. Mixed installations permitted. |
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| | | Windows: 98SE/ME/NT/2000/XP/Vista 64MB free RAM |
| | | • 60 to 180MB hard drive space. 16-bit sound. |
| | | • English voices included, Spanish voice not included. |
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| | | Mac OS X: Power PC and Intel |
| | | Includes Universal binary code for PowerPC Mac OS X 10.2 or later and Intel Mac OS X 10.4 or later |
| | | • 64MB free RAM; 60 to 180MB hard drive space. |
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| | | UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software |
| | | The UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software operates on any Windows PC (2000, 2003, XP, or Vista) that is on the local network or accessible through the Internet. Novell users and Macintosh users, please see suggestions below about using the server software in Novell and Mac environments. |
| | | • Pentium II, 400 MHz (800 Mhz recommended) |
| | | • 32 MB Free (128 MB recommended) |
| | | • 8 GB hard drive space |
| | | • 10 Mbps (100 MB recommended) |
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Network Use |
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| | | The UltraKey 5.0 program can be installed and operated from a network server. It can also be installed on the local workstations. Regardless, the program can be set to use the user's network workspace to store individual records. |
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| | | Centralized record management is achieved by installing the UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software on any PC or PC server in the school or at the district office. The Data Server Software, which is included with Network UP licenses, communicates with UltraKey 5.0 clients on Windows and Mac platforms using Internet Protocol or IP. |
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| | | UltraKey 5.0 is compatible with Windows, Mac OS X, Novell, Linux and other industry standard network servers. |
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| | | The UltraKey 5.0 program is optimized for Citrix and other thin client servers. |
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| | | The UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software is compatible with any PC or PC server operating Windows 2000 2003 XP Vista. |
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Solutions, Licenses and Prices |
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| | | UltraKey is available in editions localized for Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand. |
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| | | UltraKey 5.0 is licensed by the station and may be used on any mix of Windows and Macintosh workstations within the license limit. At no extra charge, teachers may install UltraKey 5.0 on teacher workstations at school and at home. |
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| | | Two types of licenses are made available to schools, districts and other multi-station situations. |
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| | | Network IP Licensing: |
| | | Provides the ultimate school and class management using Internet Protocol (IP). Teachers can review class progress and change settings anywhere at school or home. |
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| | | Standalone Plus Licensing: |
| | | Permits UltraKey to operate from a network server but does not include central management. Records can be stored locally or on the server but teachers cannot access all the records and options at the same time. |
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| | | We are here to help at any time. To determine the best license for your needs, always confirm by requesting a quote. |
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| | Home Editions |
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| | | The UltraKey 5.0 Home Edition keeps up to 8 records so the whole family can learn. It includes the install CD and a license for one computer. The Home Edition is not licensed for schools. |
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| | | Prices can vary depending on the special offers we make from time to time. Also see the Community Solutions. |
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| | | Physical CD $49.95 | | Download $49.95 | | Special
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| | School Licenses |
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| | | Schools can solve all their needs with an unlimited site license or acquire a custom multi-station license to solve more specific needs. Whatever the requirement, our flexible licensing mechanisms satisfy every situation. we welcome your request for a quote. |
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| | | Single Station |
| | | The single station license is perfect for teachers and occupational therapists looking for a great client tool. Physical delivery includes CD and case. Teachers may install the software on one student station and an additional teacher workstation for teacher use only. |
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| | | Physical CD $69.95 | | Download $69.95 | | Special
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| | | Unlimited Site License Network IP | |  |
| | | The complete solution for the entire school, our unlimited site license includes IP-based learning management and unrestricted use throughout the school. Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | Physical CD $1,699 | | Download $1,699 | | |
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| | | One Year Unlimited Site License Network IP | | |
| | | The one year school license is our solution for the school who needs it all but has a limited budget. When the license expires June 30 2008 you can renew or upgrade to a permanent license and get $450 back! Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | Physical CD $450 for one school year |
| | | Download $450 for one school year |
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| | | Custom Multi-station Licenses | | |
| | | Multi-station licenses are available in Standalone Plus and Network IP Editions. Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | 5 to 9 stations | | $30 per station | | Buy
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| | | 10 to 19 stations | | $28 per station | |
| | | 20 to 29 stations | | $26 per station | |
| | | 30 or more stations | | $23 per station | |
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| | | 5 to 9 stations | | $60 per station | | Buy
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| | | 10 to 19 stations | | $54 per station | |
| | | 20 to 29 stations | | $46 per station | |
| | | 30 or more stations | | $40 per station | |
| | | Unlimited Site License | | $1,699 per school | |
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| | | Laptop Initiatives | | |
| | | Includes IP-based learning management that records student progress wherever they're connected to the Internet! Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | CD Lending Licenses | | |
| | | Bytes of Learning provides CD lending licenses by special arrangement. |
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| | District Licenses |
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| | | All district licenses include central data management using UltraKey's unique IP-based learning management. License the whole district or just start your district license today with a minimum of only 2 schools or 120 station licenses. Let us recommend the best solution by requesting a quote. |
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| | | Custom Multi-station Licenses | | |
| | | Multi-station licenses let districts place any number of installations at any school. An initial multi-station license is for a minimum of 120 stations. Districts may add stations any time, 10 stations minimum per order. Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | 120 or more stations | | $24 per station | | |
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| | | Multi-school Unlimited Site Licenses | | |
| | | License permits unlimited usage within the number of schools purchased. Minimim initial license is 2 schools. After initial license, additional schools may be added any time. Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | 2 to 4 Schools | | $1,599 per school | | |
| | | 5 to 9 Schools | | $1,499 per school | | |
| | | 10 to 19 Schools | | $1,399 per school | | |
| | | 20 to 29 Schools | | $1,299 per school | | |
| | | 30+ Schools | | $1,199 per school | | |
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| | | Multi-school One-year Licence | | |
| | | Licenses expire June 30 2008; then renew for another year or upgrade to permanent licenses and get $400 off each upgrade! Physical delivery consists of one UltraKey 5.0 binder plus one UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software binder with install CDs and printed manuals. |
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| | | $400 per school for one school year (2 schools minimum) |
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| | Community Solutions |
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| | | Take It Home Bonus Program | Details |
| | | The Take It Home Bonus program enables students and their families to take our software home while the school receives a bonus grant that aids the school technology program. |
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| | | School Link Program | | Details |
| | | Introduced in 2006, School Link enables parents to purchase home editions of Bytes of Learning software products online at 40% off their regular price. |
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| | | Support for Non-profit Organizations | | |
| | | Bytes of Learning is proud to be a donating partner of TechSoup, an organization that promotes technology use among non-government non-profit organizations. For more information, please visit: TechSoup |
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Prices |
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| | | Specific license prices are shown when you explore the Solutions section of this product guide. |
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| | | If you are not sure what type of license best suits your situation, please call us to discuss your needs or request a quote. |
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| | | The following links provide PDF price lists for all our products. |
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| | | In Australia and New Zealand, our distributor is: Dataworks. |
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Try It |
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| | | To let you fully explore UltraKey 5.0, we let you download and operate UltraKey for a limited trial period. It's the whole program and not just a demo. |
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| | | School trials permit full usage of the software on as many computers as you need. The trial includes the UltraKey 5.0 Data Server Software. We provide full technical support throughout the trial so do not hesitate to ask us to help you get set up. |
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| | | Complete an on-line trial request, submit it, and get started immediately. |
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Buy It |
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| | | Canada, United States & International |
| | | • Buy online. |
| | | • Call us at 1-800-465-6428. |
| | | • Place an order by mail, fax or email. |
| | | • Locate a reseller. |
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| | | United Kingdom |
| | | • Locate a reseller. |
| | | • Call for our assistance at 011-905-947-4646. |
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| | | Australia & New Zealand |
| | | Purchase from your favorite Australian or New Zealand reseller. |
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| | Other Resources for Keyboarding Instruction |
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| | | | | Book $19.95 |
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| | | | | DVD: $39.95 | | |
| | | | VHS: $29.95 | | |
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| | | | | Set of 4 posters 22" X 32": $19.95 |
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| | | | | Class set of 30 Key-Aids: $99.00 |
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| | | | | Bytes of Learning is pleased to offer these excellent teaching aids at the Bytes of Learning store. See SpeedSkins for details. |
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