Software Used in Activities

ACTTT used a variety of software programs to help children meet learning standards through technology. Using the software tools, children could explore, experiment, create, research, write reports, and work on group projects (see Children's Products.) Software used in ACTTT is listed and described below. Links are provided to help you learn more about each program. See Curriculum Activities to learn how various software were integrated into learning activities for kindergarten, first, and second grade students.

GarageBand, a software title that comes installed on a Macintosh, is one of the applications found in Apple’s iLife 06. Use GarageBand to record and edit audio tracks, generate and edit original music or a personalized version of an existing tune, experiment and create with the built-in music loops, and produce podcasts. Products that result from GarageBand projects can be easily incorporated into iMovie movies and Keynote presentations, and exported and added to a webpage.

GarageBand may be purchased at:

Alternate Software for PCs may be purchased at:

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