Microsoft Encarta Collection 2009

The Microsoft Encarta Collection is a series of educational multimedia resources created by Microsoft Corporation. It provides a comprehensive range of information on an array of topics including history, geography, science, literature, arts, and more.

One of the main features of the collection is its multimedia component which enhances learning through the use of interactive maps, timelines, videos, sound clips, and images. Users have the option to search for information by keyword or browse through the different sections.

The collection also includes an extensive selection of articles and essays written by experts in various fields which are supplemented with extensive bibliographies and cross-referencing capabilities.

For students and educators alike, the Microsoft Encarta Collection serves as an ideal resource for research, project work and classroom teaching.

• Features: Interactive multimedia components such as maps, timelines, videos, images, and sound clips; extensive selection of articles written by experts; cross-referencing capabilities.
• Uses: Research projects and assignments; classroom teaching; supplementing textbooks; individual learning.