SOFTWARE PROGRAMS, Software reviews, Reccommendations for K12
THE
EDUCATION VENDOR DIRECTORY
ESL - Using computers in the ESL classroom
Selected Learning Management Systems and Web-based Training Systems Overall big picture - explains the vendors
How long can you expect a disc to last?
Recommendations of Software for Schools
- Is it versatile - can it be used across the curriculum and grade levels?
- How much does it cost to renew the yearly license?
- Is it open source - Linux?
- Is it cross platform (Mac, PC)?
- Does its use encourage Discussion, Collaboration, Creativity, Discovery?
- It is open-ended?
- Are there any security issues - updates, patches, that you need?
- Are tutorial or training materials readily available?
- Is the Help menu indexed and can it be searched?
- Does it print?
- Are the menus, windows and icons consistent with patterns found in other software packages?
- Will upgrades be available or, if not, will application skills be easily transferable?
- Does it do something easier, quicker, or better than any other application?
- Can
it generate .html or web-ready files?
All Levels (k-12)
- Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozilla
- Photoshop Elements
- iMovie
- iPhoto
- AppleWorks
- FileMaker Pro
- Freeware sound recorder/converter: Sound Recorder or UltraRecorder (Mac)
- MicroWorlds
- PowerPoint
- Timeliner
- Dreamweaver
Elementary
School (k-5)
Netscape Composer
Kidspiration
HyperStudio
Middle School - High School (6-12)
Microsoft Word - with Value Pack (Equation Editor, Dictionaries, Clip
Art)
Microsoft Excel
Inspiration
Hot Potatoes
Mapmaker's Toolkit
Quicktime Pro
SuperKids
Educational Software Review http://www.superkids.com/
- includes a
selection of online resources and tools for teachers
Children's Software Review - Comparison Shopping Directory http://www.childrenssoftware.com/catalogs.html
Technology & Learning
- reviews and recommendations http://www.techlearning.com/content/resources/product_guide/