Kidspiration

Thanks to our classmate Rachel for introducing us to Kidspiration! I have attached a video as an overview. I see value in this software. It is my understanding that Kidspiration is on all elementary school computers in Nova Scotia. This is a situation where the vast number of things teachers need to do, makes me think that many teachers may not even be aware that it is on their computers let a lone use it. Technology learning for children can be as simple as providing them with opportunities to be in front of the computers on software such as this. Although it would be nice if the teacher were the expert, it is not a good excuse for not providing students with time and opportunity to learn about technology, either separately or inclusive of classroom learning units. Give the "gift of time". The students will figure it out and before you know it, you will learn it too - that is if you do not already know it and use it!
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=FMlF6UnO8G0