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Resources last added on  September 08, 2004

 

 

Software Tutorials, Manuals & How-Tos 

 

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Software Internet Sites: Help, Downloads, etc.

Online Resources for Finding and Evaluating Educational Software
http://www.utexas.edu/education/LTC/training/resources/resources.html

Common Ground, A  Cross-cultural Self-directed Learner's Internet Guide 
http://lone-eagles.com/guide.htm

Internet4Classrooms, Online Practice Modules
http://internet4classrooms.com/on-line.htm

AECT Viewlets
http://aect.ed.psu.edu/viewlets/prerequisite.htm

Essential Microsoft Office 2000
http://www.pitt.edu/~poole/Officeindex2.html

Florida Educational Software Catalog Database
http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/doecat/
A statewide committee that evaluates software and creates a
database of software.

Tom Snyder
http://www.tomsnyder.com/free_stuff/free_demos.asp

 SchoolNet
http://imrc.osn.state.oh.us/imrc/home/frameset.asp?tset=libs_sware
Software reviews from Ohio teachers.

Sunburst
http://www.sunburst.com/

DoTS (Denver Public Schools)
http://edtech.denver.k12.co.us/pandp/software.html
Useful list of software, with links to publishers, at software previews.

California Learning Resource Network
http://www.clrn.org/home/
The purpose of the California Learning Resource Network is to provide a one-stop information source that enables California educators to identify supplemental electronic learning resources that both meet local instructional needs and embody the implementation of California curriculum frameworks and standards.

Explorasource
http://www.explorasource.com/educator/
Find cross-referenced instructional resource materials and educational standards that meet the needs of your students or children.The educational resources referenced in ExplorAsource include: web sites, books, software and videos.

Children's Software Finder
http://www.childrenssoftware.com/Tango3.acgi$/softsearch.taf?function=form
Searches the Children's Software Review Magazine's database of reviews. Also includes subscriber's comments (like Amazon.com does). You will be prompted to enter a password. Contact your school's librarian for the password or email Gordon Brune at brune@mamkschools.org

Edumatch
http://www.edumatch.com/ehab
Go to SuperSearch and specify the state standards you want to match, the student population you serve, what features you like, what edition you prefer and what hardware you have. You'll get a detailed description of every software title you find with a list of state standards and curriculum keywords addressed, all features included, independent reviews and your colleagues' opinions. 

Through the Looking Glass: Computer Games for Mathematical Empowerment
http://www.terc.edu/mathequity/gw/html/reviewlist.html
Attempts to identify software that is equitable (gender and culture) and educational. 

Clearinghouse Online
http://www.clearinghouse.k12.ca.us/
Search for software titles recommended by California educators. Choose search and fill in the advanced search fields. For example, refine the search by platform (Windows or Mac), grade level, subject, range of years software is published, etc. 

Children's Software Review
http://www.childrenssoftware.com/
Search for software titles recommended by this leading software review journal. Scroll down on the first page to find the search field. 

SuperKids Educational Software Review
http://www.superkids.com/aweb/pages/reviews/reviews.shtml
SuperKids’ reviews are written by teams consisting of parents, teachers and kids, following a prescribed testing protocol. 

The Florida Educational Software Catalog Database
http://www.itrc.ucf.edu/doecat/
A Florida Educational Software Catalog Committee was formed representing districts, groups, and educators from around Florida. The Software Committee served as an advisory group and reviewed the nominations submitted by Florida schools. 

 

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Software Internet Sites: Assistive Technology

LD Online
www.LDonline.org/ldindepth/technology/ashton_spellcheck.html
The interactive guide to learning disabilities.

Schwab Learning: Assistive Technology Guide
http://64.152.66.161/main.asp?page=3.1  
This easy-to-read booklet discusses the types of assistive technology currently available, and helps parents decide which ones are appropriate for their child.

Simplified Technology
http://www.lburkhart.com/links.htm
Selected links to Assistive Technology and Augmentive Communication Resources for Children with Disabilities.

Uniquely Gifted: Internet Resources for Gifted/Special Needs Children
 http://www.uniquelygifted.org/

Assistive Technology-Disabilities
http://showcase.netins.net/web/atforum/
This home page is designed to provide information on assistive technology to assist others in basic information on assistive technology and links to other sites on assistive technology.

Taconic Resources for Independence: Assistive Technology
http://www.taconicresources.net/astech.htm
Links to web sites about Assistive Technology products, computers, screen readers, TTY's, voice recognition, agencies and databases.

 

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