Little Genius 2.2

• License:

  Free

• Editor's Rating:

  2.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 44 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  60,939

• Operating Systems:

  Windows 95, Windows Me, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows 98

• Additional Requirements:

  Windows 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP

• Limitations:

  No limitations

• Date Added:

  August 25, 2005

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Little Genius 2.2 Little Genius 2.20 Little Genius 2.2

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Publisher's description of Little Genius

From Little Steps:

Little Genius is a talking program that teaches your child reading, writing, and spelling. The program uses music, sound, and eye-catching graphics to grab the attention of kids. Interactive lessons make computer sessions exciting and enjoyable. It s a total learning experience for kids of all ages. Even young toddlers of 18 months can learn to use the computer. The program increases a child s comprehension with true animations-simulations that show the correct steps in drawing an alphabet.

Depending on a child s age, there are three levels to pick from. The program not only imparts reading skills, but also teaches a child how to interact with computers--another valuable skill in today's networked world. The software package is guaranteed to keep kids educated, informed, and entertained for hours. A password feature restricts a child from closing the program or accessing other computer resources. Also included is a new, exciting, animated puzzle game.

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Editor's review of Little Genius

• 2.0 stars

• "Little Genius"

• Reviewed by: CNET Staff
• Version reviewed: Little Genius 2.2

This program may look promising due to its colorful graphics, but users will quickly realize there are major design flaws, including the inability to exit the program and no help file. The interface includes static images that resemble flash cards and buttons with no explanation as to what they do. Rows of colored flowers let users change colors, but this feature, along with the instrument selection option, does not improve the learning process. Little Genius does include three skill levels based on age ranges but there is little difference between them. The program uses a dot-to-dot tracing method for letter recognition and writing skills, but this feature is confusing and the computer-generated voice is unrealistic. This program takes over your screen and requires the user to hit CTRL ALT DELETE to exit. Though it's free, parents will find Little Genius offers little value.

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 44 votes
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• 5 stars

  Version: Little Genius 2.2

  "my review is good."

  by shushanta saha on July 5, 2008

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• 3 stars

  1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Little Genius 2.2

  "Poor audio"

  by Gwizz on October 4, 2005

  Pros: None.

  Cons: There are better free childrens educational titles out there, Sebran's ABC for one!

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• 2 stars

  0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

  Version: Little Genius 2.2

  "Not user friendly"

  by Katherine2005 on August 3, 2006

  Cons: Just making first pass into program to check it out, was not able to figure out how to exit, or when changed into the first activity, how to change activity.

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• 1 stars

  Version: Little Genius 2.2

  "The product did not pass my litmus test"

  by OLAIDEONABAJO on December 20, 2008

  Pros: I do not like this product

  Cons: I do not like it because it has no provision to quit to the Window environment after one fnishes playing

  Summary: It need to be worked on to make it more child friendly

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