• BMP or JPEG file format
• 72 dpi
• Pixel Size - 60 X 50 (Although this size is smaller than an inch, it is the size that you want to use.)

• The icons are different. They are more "cartoony" in looks and darker in color.
• Three desktop accessories have been dropped: the notepad, the rolodex, and the calculator.
• Adding and removing programs is different, but is similar to how programs are added on Windows 95.

Our opinion is that if you are not using the Internet and are not planning to in the near future, then purchase KidDesk Family Edition. If you plan to use the Internet with your students then you will have to weigh the pros and cons of which program to choose. For more information on KidDesk Internet Safe, see www.edmark.com/prod/kdis/.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Edmark is not supporting KidDesk Family Edition for Windows 98. Some computers that have Windows 98 experience difficulties running the Family Edition version.

• Clip Art: This can be resized at the time of placement in the document by bringing the arrow out to the edge of the image until you get the double arrow. Click hold and drag to desired size.
• Graphic Object: This can be resized after placement and reselection of the graphic by bringing the arrow out to the edge of the image until you get the double arrow. Click hold and drag to desired size.

• You can resize if clip art is selected with the lasso. After placement (and while marching red ants are still marching) go to Edit and Effects, choose scale.
• When deciding whether to add as Clip Art or a Graphic Object, remember the following:
  • Clip Art can be flipped horizontally and vertically
  • The scale and rotate option is available
  • The cookie cutter option is available.
• Also remember that you can always turn Clip Art into a Graphic Object after you have altered the image. Simply select the Clip Art with the lasso tool, go to objects, Add a Graphic Object, and you will be prompted to change the Clip Art into a Graphic Object.

Graphic Object:

• When deciding whether to add as Clip Art or a Graphic Object, remember the following:
  • Graphic Objects CANNOT be flipped horizontally and vertically
  • The scale and rotate option is NOT available
  • The cookie cutter option is NOT available.

• Even though more than one child is listening to what the computer is saying, are the children able to increase their social skills by interacting with other children?
• Are children talking to one another about what is happening on the software program? This is important to help increase their oral communication and vocabulary.
• How high is the sound on the computer?  Remember that children's ears are sensitive.

• Use the same sign up sheet for both times.
• Use a sign up sheet for the free choice time and choose the children for small group time.
• Assign one child to the computer at small group time and allow them to choose who they would like to work with.

Windows users: Open HyperStudio and go to Help in the meun (located to the far left of the menu bar). Choose "About HyperStudio". This will list the version of HyperStudio you are currently using.

Download Newest Version (both platforms):
As of March 14, 2000 the newest upgrade is HyperStudio 3.2.2. If you wait for another week or so, you should be able to download 3.3. Go to http://www.hyperstudio.com/updatelibrary/index.shtml for downloads. These downloads are free to owners of HyperStudio. If you wish to upgrade immediately, you may call Knowledge Adventure Customer Support toll free at 800-545-7677 to purchase an upgrade CD for $10.