Wednesday, January 19th, 2011 at 8:28 am
Two decades ago Educational Software was a luxury item which most schools did not want to incur the cost of. In the twenty-first century it is just an normal routine element of the teaching resources encountered in all schools. In those years many new packages of children's educational software have been introduced as the next indispensable resource for schools, only to disappear into oblivion within a couple of years.
A minute proportion of Education Software packages have been successfully integrated into the classroom in the longer term, but some companies have created educational software which is still in daily use after ten or fifteen years! That is because this software helps pupils to enjoy themselves and at the same time acquire and improve skills which are vital in the twenty-first century. Skills such as controlling a mouse, moving and handling on-screen graphics, budgeting money, and generating ideas for designs, all of which are fast becoming essential abilities in everyday life today.
Children's learning is at least to some degree a process of acquiring survival skills, and at any single time and place there is a consensus on what children should be taught. In the twenty-first century the first thing a child is faced with in the classroom is the omnipresent school computer with all its possibilities, kids educational software programs, school websites and a plethora of resources.
These days children don't just learn to write, they even publish their own books! Computers and IT have become foundational to our children's lives and learning whether they are at school or at home. However what they can learn by using the computer is dependent on good quality software and web-based content. Much research and consideration have gone into kids educational software products .
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Rock 'N Learn:Telling Time
$11.22
Timothy Time - the clock that rocks - and musical friends Kuku and Digi will have your kids reading watches and clocks in no time. This high-energy DVD or VHS teaches children how to tell time using traditional analog clocks with hands as well as digital ones. Cool music, catchy rhymes, and colorful animated action keep kids focused on learning how to tell time. Approx 46 minutes... |
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My Baby Can Talk - First Signs
$17.98
My Baby Can Talk - First Signs The My Baby Can Talk - First Signs DVD is designed to be baby's first introduction to preverbal communication. It also provides an introduction to sign language in a format designed to delight the senses while tapping into the baby's language capabilities. The DVD is created to encourage interaction while set to classical music. The DVD takes the whole family on a... |
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French for Kids: Learn French with Penelope and Pezi Beg. Level 1 Vol. 1
$13.87
French For Kids is a DVD and booklet set that makes learning French a fun adventure for your child. Starring native French speakers and 3-D animated characters FRENCH FOR KIDS teaches basic conversational French within the context of a fantastic children s birthday party filled with lively songs delicious food and playful games. P n lope and her adorable French-speaking puppy "Pezi" introduce prac... |
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BBC Muzzy Spanish Early Advantage Set Language Course for Children
$240.00
Double case includes: Two (2) video cassettes in foreign language, two (2) video cassettes in english, two (2) audio cassettes in foreign language, a multilingual video script book, parent's instructional guide, mulitilingual interactive CD-Rom, plus bonus video cassette Vocabulary Builder with instructional guide.... |
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Learning Resources LER6900 Time Tracker Programmable Electronic Timer
$18.77
It's never been easier or more fun to keep kids on track with this unique lighted electronic timer. You can easily program green, yellow and red sections and six sound effects to indicate that time is running out. With 180 degree viewing, it teaches time management. Perfect for: Study sessions, Projects, Tests, Experiments, Practice sessions, Classroom Assignments, Cooking, Hearing impaired and hu... |
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Yacker Tracker
$76.30
A great self-monitoring traffic light sound meter! This unique 17 1/8" traffic light is perfect for teachers to monitor noise levels in the classroom. The Yacker Tracker looks like a genuine stoplight and can stand on its own or be wall mounted; it's computerized with an adjustable sound level meter (effective from 40 dB to 120dB). The teacher sets the sound level and the green light stays lit unt... |
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The Calculus 1 & 2 Tutor - 2 DVD Set! - 8 Hour Course! - Learn By Examples!
$22.56
Calculus can be an intimidating subject if you don't have a good teacher. It is important to have a teacher that takes things step-by-step so the students don't get lost. That is exactly what this DVD set provides. I have tutored many, many people in Math through Calculus, and I have found that if you start off with the basics and take things one step at a time - anyone can learn complex Math t... |
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Orange 4GB USB Flash Drive
$17.99
The comfort and convenience of a 4GB USB Flash Drive you can wear as a cool fashion accessory!!
Writing/reading speed: 2 to 3/8 to 10Mbps
Compatible with all Windows and Mac versions... |
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Learn To Type Keyboard Skin, Not A Mailer
$10.49
Dont be fooled by imitations! This is THE patented typing mask for touch-type keyboard instruction. SpeedSkins typing mask literally fits like a second skin on most any keyboard, making touch-typing totally peek-proof!... |
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Green USB 4GB Flash Drive Bracelet
$19.99
The comfort and convenience of a 4GB USB Flash Drive you can wear as a cool fashion accessory!!Writing/reading speed: 2 to 3/8 to 10Mbps Compatible with all Mac and Windows OS... |
