Walk-Thru

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Walk-Thru
Press mouse button to advance through
presentation screens
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Folk/Garrison/Noreen

• Topic Tackler is unique for several reasons
• Like all the text supplements, it is written by
  the authors, insuring like terminology and text
  reinforcement.
• It focuses on two of the most important and/or
  most difficult topics in each chapter.
• Unlike most CDs that separate assets, Topic
  Tackler integrates video clips, PowerPoint
  slides, practice exercises and self-quizzes in an
  all-inclusive study session that follows a
  meaningful framework tied to the text.

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Folk/Garrison/Noreen

• Topic Tackler is unique for several reasons
• 4. Topic Tackler is self-paced and easy to use,
  making it perfect for independent student study
  both on-campus and online.
• 5. The Topic Tackler icon appears in the
  text guiding students to the text-specific help
  on the CD.
• The following slides will demonstrate the main
  functionality of Topic Tackler, starting with the
  opening screen

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The program opens with the main menu where
students select the assigned chapter.
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The concept in use is shown here.
The chapter in use is shown here.
Two Concepts per chapter
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• For each concept, there is
• a Video Clip
• a Slide Show
• Interactive Practice Exercises
• and a Self-Test.

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Integrated Learning Video
Students view a relevant video clip tied to the
featured concept.
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Integrated Learning Slide Show
Following the video is a Slide Show tutorial.
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Slide Show Example
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Slide Show Example
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Integrated Learning Practice
Students then assess their skills with several
short, interactive practice exercises.
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Integrated Learning Self-Test
Lastly, students take a comprehensive self-test
to assure they have mastered the concept.
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Integrated Learning Self-Test
The Game Plan feature offers students a hint to
help them complete the problem.
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If students need additional help, the Website
link directs them to the text Online Learning
Center that includes these great features.