Open-ended software programs allow students
to demonstrate their learning across all learning areas, according
to their level of development and preferred learning style.
Such programs can include word processing, multimedia presentation,
web authoring, concept mapping and spreadsheets.
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- HyperStudio
- HyperStudio provides a multimedia
authoring environment designed primarily for use
by students in schools.
- Judy Weggelaar's Tutorial [PDF file]
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- Inspiration or Kidspiration
- Specifically designed to encourage
students to use visual learning and thinking techniques, Inspiration and Kidspiration are
excellent productivity applications that provides
endless possibilities as a powerful aid for thinking,
organising and writing.
- 30-day
free trial
- Inspiration Tutorial [PDF file]
- Animated tutorial for Inspiration
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- Kid
Pix
- A productivity and creativity software
program that supports all levels of multimedia
- digital camera/microphone for voice over/animation/
slideshows/talking books.
- Not available as a demo.
- Animated
tutorial for Kid Pix
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- Max’s
Toolbox
- A simplified interface for Word,
Excel and PowerPoint designed for early learners.
It replaces the normal interface with easy-to-use
access pages that feature large buttons defined
by icons, large print and tools designed to extend
the output, understanding and enjoyment of young
users.
- 45-day
free trial
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- Movie Maker [Windows]
- Students can create movies by building
a storyboard, editing digital photos, downloaded
images and scanned pictures, then adding a sound
track.
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- Photo
Story 3
- Enables the user to create story
slideshows using digital photos.
- Available free to authenticated
users of Microsoft XP
- Photo Story 3 Tutorial [PDF file]
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- Scratch
- Allows students to create their own interactive stories, animations, games, music and art, and share their creations on the web.
- Available as a free download
- Developed by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group and the MIT Media Lab.
- The Educator's page includes a video tutorial and numerous PDF guides.
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- 2Simple Software
This company has produced a number of award-winning open-ended software progams suitable for schools.
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