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Software can also be categorized according to content to support concepts or develop skills.
Math – children learn patterning/sequencing, make comparisons and develop critical thinking skills as they interactive with programs, such as Millie’s Math House and James Discovers Math.Literacy – many storybook programs, such as the Living Books software, help children develop print concepts. As children click on words and see actions related to words, they learn that words have meaning. They can see words highlighted from left to right and from the top to the bottom of the page.
Science – concepts related to seasons, animals, and climate can be learned with software, such as Sammy’s Science House. Off-computer activities which provide children with outdoor experiences
Creativity – children can use software to create a picture with drawing tools or build something on the screen with blocks which can be animated, or write a message to another person. For children with physical disabilities, this software and adaptive input may be their only means for creativity.
Understanding Cultures – software based on folk stories from different cultures will help children learn about others’ ways. Simple stories help children relate to another child from a different culture.
Explore Favorite Books – software based on favorite children’s books, such as “Green Eggs and Ham” or “Stellaluna”, provides children with opportunities to explore and interact with characters and situationsPlay Favorite Games – software which depicts a favorite board game, such as “Candyland Adventure”, or allows children to put together a puzzle, provides children opportunities to play their favorite games through the computer. Adaptive input may provide the only means for some children to participate in a game or move pieces of a puzzle.
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Software which is designed to use a particular input method can be categorized according to the adaptive device. The most common devices include switch, touch screen, IntelliKeys and Discover:Kenx. Although IntelliKeys and Discover:Kenx can be set up for use with any software, there are specially designed programs and ready made set ups that are used with these devices. The following list is suggested software for each device.
Since the touch screen takes the place of the mouse input, any mouse-operated software can be used with programs such as;
The following programs can be used with IntelliKeys to customize activities for young children.
Discover:Kenx Software
Software can be selected according to children’s different learning styles and preferences. Howard Gardner identified eight different intelligences which correspond to children’s learning styles (Gardner, H. (1993). Multiple intelligences. New York: Basic Books.)
Children approach learning in different ways according to their identified intelligences. Suggested software can be identified for each intelligence based on its characteristics.
Spatial Characteristics
Logical/Mathematical Characteristics
Bodily/Kinesthetic Characteristics
Interpersonal Characteristics
Intrapersonal Characteristics
Linguistic Characteristics
Musical Characteristics
Naturalist Characteristics
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You can view a list of intelligences and characteristics identified by Gardner, characteristics of relevant software, and software examples.
