ESOL

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Installing is the only issue when considering it for class/studnt use (especially considering the low IT and literacy levels of the students)

1) sign up

2)machine  needs to install java

3) gives you a warning about not installed properly (need to tick the box and click  continue  using)

4) First time it takes a while to set up (a few minutes) and you have to wait while it does it (and read messages) 

5) if you don’t save it it closes and displays an error message (not in English) with just an OK button so you lose your work and don’t get a chance to cancel if you mistakenly pressed close (which could be a big issue with ESOL learners) This is MAIN cause for concern? Students need to check about the asterisk next to the file name to check if the document has been saved.

It can be a bit laggy when writing and opening files takes a while (always important with impatient learners).