Talking Walls
| Talking Walls | |
|---|---|
| Developer | Edmark |
| Publisher | Edmark |
| Platforms | Windows Macintosh |
| Release | 2000 |
Talking Walls is a 2000 video game from Edmark.[1][2] It is based on the book, "Talking Walls" by Margy Burns Knight and Anne Sibley O'Brien.[3][4]
Gameplay
The program is structured like an interactive book in which each "page" introduces a specific wall or landmark through two or three paragraphs of text paired with hand‑drawn illustrations. Players can press a Read button to hear the text narrated aloud, and highlighted vocabulary words can be clicked to display their definitions instantly. From each page, players may move into a "Beyond the Walls" section, which opens a new screen containing additional educational materials. These include background information, photographs, historical footage, narrated video tours, and other resources tied to the featured wall or cultural topic. Bibliographies are also provided for users who want to explore further. A teacher's guide accompanies the program, offering activities, discussion questions, and curated lists of books and websites that expand on each topic. The software also provides a link to the Talking Walls website for further information.[5]
Reception
Games Domain praised the learning opportunities.[6] Macworld called Talking Walls "teacher’s guide" incredibly well researched and insightful.[5]
Talking Walls was a runner-up for the Macworld 16th Annual Editors' Choice Award for Education.[7]
References
- ^ "Software General Education". Family Resource Associates. Archived from the original on February 28, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "EdMark's Talking Walls". The Journal. 2000. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "Software to make the learning fun". The Sacramento Bee. May 21, 2000. p. 60. Retrieved March 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Talking Walls". SuperKids. Archived from the original on May 10, 2000. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ a b c Huie, Bonnie (July 31, 2000). "Talking Walls; Talking Walls: The Stories Continue". Macworld. Archived from the original on June 14, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ Dixon, Alecia. "Talking Walls". Games Domain. Archived from the original on August 15, 2000. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
- ^ "The 16th Annual Editors' Choice Awards". Macworld. Mac Publishing, LLC. March 1, 2001. Archived from the original on November 6, 2006. Retrieved March 18, 2026.
External links
- Official website (archived)