* Software

Review/Emerging
Technology/Innovat
ive Uses
Kyrstyn Goodall
EDU 214
04/24/2016

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*Software Review

Name of reviewer:
Software title: Smart Kids Software
Publisher: Max Martin
Cost per single license/lab pack/site license? $90/ $200/ 10+/ea $35
Computer compatibility/system requirements: Windows 98, XP, Vista, Win7. Mac OS 8.6, 9.2.1, 10.1.2, -10.5
Appropriate grade levels: Kindergarten
Brief description of the software: Creativity tool combines a word processor, a paint program, and design projects into one package
to expand students language skills. ( Smart Kids Software)
Curriculum areas the software meets or addresses: Write and think creatively, improve editing and composition skills, build early
reading and writing skills, communicate ideas through writing.
How long did it take you to become familiar with the program? 30 minutes
How long might it take students? Why? I dont think long at all it looks pretty easy and once the teacher has a good understanding
of the software it will make it easier for the students.
Rate the program according to the following Characteristics/Criteria:
SA = Strongly Agree A= Agree D=Disagree NA=Not Applicable
__A___ Program has educational value:
__A___ Program is free from stereotypes:
__A___ Content is of interest to students:
_A____ Information is presented clearly and logically:
_A____ Graphics, & audio contribute to the educational value:
_A____ Students would enjoy using this program:
__NA___ Program gives appropriate feedback:
_NA____ Students control the program's rate:
_A____ Documentation is clearly written:
_NA____ Teacher's guide is useful:
_NA____ Program in progress can be easily saved or exited:
_A____ Program is user friendly:
_A____ Skill levels can be adjusted by the user/instructor:

*Emerging Technology
3D printing
3D printing allows students to transfer digital information to
reality. (www.edudemic.com) 3D labs may be used the same
way computers are used now days. 3D printing is still about 4-5
years away from being widespread.

*Innovative Uses
SMART board
There are a lot of good uses for a SMART
board. It provides flexibility. Interactive
whiteboards allow many forms of media
like photos, illustrations, maps, graphs,
games and videos to shown. Enhanced
teaching and learning experience. SMART
boards allow interaction and sharing. They
are very low maintenance. They also allow
access to online information and tools.

* Kid Works Deluxe Information and Pricing from

Smart Kids Software, an educational software

dealer since 1992. http://
www.smartkidssoftware.com/nddav13.htm
* Edudemic. http
://www.edudemic.com/10-emerging-education-te
chnologies
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* Governor Business Solutions. http
://www.governorsolutions.com/the-advantages-of
-smart-boards-in-the-classroom
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