Software for Home

(Free) Software for Home Learning

Teachers use a variety of different technologies to support students at Corvette. However, learning doesn't just take place in the classroom. We want to ensure that the tools used in the classroom are still accessible to students once they go home. Here are links to the resources that students can use at home to support their learning. All software and programs are free.


SMART Board Technology

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Downloading SMART Notebook:
Instructions on how to install SMART Notebook.

FYI: ---> You will need a product key in order to have the full version of SMART Notebook installed on your computer. Please contact the office or Mr. Clarke at 416-396-6180


Read & Write Gold at Home

Description: Read&Write GOLD works with familiar applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Internet Explorer, and Adobe Reader) giving access to features for reading, writing, and research support from within programs used every day.

Some features of Read & Write Gold include;

  • Speech Feedback
  • Research Tools and Graphic Organizer
  • Word Prediction / Phonetic Spell
  • Checker
  • Talking Dictionary / Homonym Support
  • Audio File Creation
  • French Translator
  • Calculator: Standard and Scientific
  • Scanning Capabilities

Installing Read and Write Gold

  • Instructions on how to install Read and Write Gold for PC
  • Instructions on how to install Read and Write Gold for MAC 

You will need a password in order to install this software on ONE computer at home. Please contact the office or Mr. Clarke at 416-396-6180
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Audacity (Audio Editing Software)

Description: Audacity is a audio editor with which you can do all your basic audio editing and add effects such as: trimming, normalization and fading. It can be used to record audio from a microphone or from some other source and can also edit mp3 songs. It allows users to edit out mistake’s and unwanted noise with ease.
Download Audacity


Google SketchUP (3D Model Making)

Description: With Google SketchUp, you can create, modify and share 3D models for free.
Download Google SketchUp