Software and Tech Tools for K-3


Software Tools
  • Pixie - paint, drawing, image editing, desktop publishing, presentation/slideshow; all subjects; Teacher take-home rights
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* Stationery Studio - writing, desktop publishing, all subjects; Teacher take-home rights
  • Kidspiration - concept mapping, graphic organizers, visual learning, all subjects; Teacher take-home rights
  • Timeliner - sequence of events, primarily language arts and social studies
  • Scholastic Keys (Microsoft Office w. training wheels) - all subjects
    • MaxWrite - word processing and desktop publishing
    • MaxShow - presentation/slide show
    • MaxCount - graphing, spreadsheets
    • MaxData - databases, data organization and analysis

Other possibilities - Moovl, Mediablender, Webblender, Frames


Tutorials/Instruction Guides/Concepts
  • Recipes for Success - Customizable "recipes and snacks" to teach software features. Level one written at second grade reading level. Suitable for teacher training as well. Home access for teachers.
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* EasyTech - Web-based flash modules aligned to ISTE; Levels/modules for all grades K-8, suitable for parent and teacher training as well. Home access for students and teachers.
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  • Herzog Keyboarding - Third grade only


Accessories/Appliances
Digital Cameras
Digital Video Camera
Handhelds
Science Probes
Alphasmarts (grades 2 and 3)
Digital Pens/Tablets

Roamer/Logo