Software Reviews -

SuperKids Educational Software Review

Children's Software Review

• Select software that is age appropriate and that you have previewed first. Do not trust the catalogs or hear-say. You know your students best.
• Young students should be able to take work to the computer and type it out, then listen as the computer reads it back. Examples : KidWorks Deluxe, Kidspiration, KIDPIX, Clicker 4, Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center
• Determine how you want the software, ebooks, or internet resources used as a part of your reading curriculum.
• Use this technology as a supplement and allow for variety

  Suggested CDRoms - Jump Start series Bailey's Book House School House Rock 1st and 2nd Grade Curious George's ABC's Sesame Street Reading Basics Letterbugs Scholastic Clifford Learning Activities Living Books - various titles

  Suggested Applications- Kidspiration - Examples - More Examples KIDPIX Ultimate Writing and Creativity Center Student Writing Center Read, Write, & Type Powerpoint .

Technologies that Support Student Reading Development-

• Audio books - otherwise known as books on tape. Students listen and follow along with the printed version
• Electronic books and online text - text enhancements, illustrations, variety of free online reading materials on the web
• Programmed Reading Instruction - one of the first uses of technology literacy instruction,software programs, computer assisted instruction ( Accelerated Reading) and are usually organized around specific curriculum objectives