1. Classroom Use Crissy Wade Lesley University 5106

2. Activities available for several areas of the curriculum Grades K-5 Content

3. Uses in the Classroom Webbing Compare/Contrast KWL Charts Venn Diagram Main Idea/Details Concept Map

4. Useful Applications Talking Interface Listen Tools Record Sounds Live Hyperlinks Spell Check Preferred Word Processor

5. Other Features Export Options –Bitmap –GIF –JPEG –HTML Import Options Customize Library

6. Tools Library Draw Tool Grouping Writing Word Processing Tools

7. Research Link to internet

8. Brainstorm Parts of Speech Choose pictures from menu bar or type words.

9. My new dog is great! When his cute tail wagged, we just had to take him home with us. We call him Hap because he is a happy dog. His tan fur is so pretty. I love to pet his soft fur. He is so big that my little brother rides on his back. He gets very tired after he plays. I love everything about my dog, Hap! Power Writing Red = Topic Sentence Blue = Major Detail Green = Minor Detail

10. Cause and Effect

11. Classify Objects scissors blue bird greenpencil cat

12. Exploring Perimeter and Area

13. Math Problem Solving

14. Create Simple Cycles Condensation precipitation

15. Brainstorming Animals in Different Habitats Type animal names Find pictures of animals Color code animals groups

16. Comparing Presidents

17. Now and Long Ago

18. Conclusion is very useful software. Use in computer lab/center Appropriate for elementary grades Kid Friendly Multi-Disciplinary Whole Group/Individual Uses Variety of student activities