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Purchased Software

The following are links to software that you can purchase.

Boardmaker
Boardmaker is a communication and learning tool for the classroom. It is designed to enhance the language and learning process for students of all levels. This program helps benefit any students who have difficulties with reading, writing, speaking, listening, or interacting. The database contains over 3000 picture symbols that can be adapted to the individual needs of the student.

http://www.mayerjohnson.com
This is the homepage of the company that created Boardmaker, where you can buy the product. It has information about the software, and additional educational products such as books and photo sets. The site also has a list of tips and tricks to use with Boardmaker, as well as many tutorials on how to use the software.

http://callcentre.education.ed.ac.uk/downloads/quickguides/boardmaker/whyboardmaker.pdf
Why use Boardmaker? This site describes the Boardmaker software and how it can benefit your classroom. Ideas on how to use Boardmaker and advice is given. They also give both the advantages and disadvantages to the software. This would be a good website to look at if you are considering using this software in your classroom.


Kid Pix
Create dynamic works of art using a huge variety of virtual media — from watercolors to oil paints to collage and beyond. Incorporate photos, text, sounds and a huge array of inspiring special effects to design the ultimate creative masterpiece. Kid Pix can help capture children's imaginations when used in a teacher-initiated lesson or as part of a child-centered activity.

http://www.edzone.net/%7Emwestern/KidPix/KPS.html
This megapage is devoted to using Kid Pix Studio in the elementary classroom. The website gives lists of activities to use with the program, management tips, and a special section devoted to why you should use Kid Pix in the classroom. Sample activities are also on this site, labeled by grade and subject area for teachers to use.

http://www.mcps.k12.md.us/curriculum/littlekids/archive/kidpix_activities.htm
Confused on how to use Kid Pix? This website gives multiple links on how to use the program and other topics, such as importing pictures, creating a slideshow, and making templates. The site also gives sample integration projects that can be used in the classroom.

http://www.broderbund.com
This is the website to purchase Kid Pix Studio. The website explains the product and describes the system requirements necessary to run the software.


PowerPoint
PowerPoint is a high-powered software tool used for presenting information in a dynamic slide show format. Text, charts, graphs, sound effects and video are just some of the elements PowerPoint can incorporate into your presentations with ease. Whether it's a classroom lesson, a parents' group meeting, or a teachers' seminar - PowerPoint can help you improve the way you create, present, and collaborate.

http://www.microsoft.com/powerpoint
This is the homepage of the company that makes the PowerPoint software. You can buy the product, learn more about it, and even order a trial version before ordering it for your classroom. There are also pages of information to help you make a PowerPoint and frequently asked questions for the first time user.

http://www.actden.com/pp/
This PowerPoint tutorial is made especially for teachers who want to use PowerPoint in the classroom. It introduces you to PowerPoint and shows you how to do such things as creating slides, adding images and charts, and adding motion and sound, among other important topics. Each part of the tutorial is accompanied by simple directions and pictures to help you create your very own PowerPoint.

http://www.vickiblackwell.com/ppttemplates.html
This site for educators has many templates and ideas to use for your PowerPoint presentation. It also gives numerous ideas and step-by-step instructions for different types of PowerPoint presentations to make and use in the classroom.  Everything is easy to save and download.


Inspiration/Kidspiration
Inspiration is a computer program that helps students create outlines and graphic organizers.  It allows students to incorporate text, shapes, and pictures to produce detailed concept maps to aid in research, review, and exploration of knowledge.  This program helps students practice the following skills: plan and organize, research and evaluate, and comprehend and communicate ideas.  Inspiration is designed for older students (6th – 12th grades), while Kidspiration is intended for younger learners (kindergarten – 5th grade).

http://www.inspiration.com/home.cfm
This is the homepage for the Inspiration program.  On this page are links to additional resources including how to purchase the program, opportunities for professional development, technical support, ideas for integrating the program into the classroom (organized by grade level and subject area), and an explanation of how Inspiration meets No Child Left Behind requirements.  Additionally, there is a link for a free trial download.

http://www.cape.k12.mo.us/blanchard/hicks/Teacher%20Pages/Inspiration.htm
This link provides a variety of ready-made templates and ideas for incorporating the Inspiration program into classroom use.  Templates address content areas such as science, math, social studies, language arts, and music.  Additionally, templates cover elementary through junior high school grades.