10 Tips To
Buying Children's Software Cathy Miranker and Alison Elliott authors of
The Computer Museum Guide to the Best Software for Kids offer these 10
tips for buying children's software.
Cathy Miranker and Alison Elliott, authors of The Computer Museum Guide to the Best Software for Kids, offer these 10 tips for buying children's software.
Before you go shopping:
Know the exact capabilities of your computer system. Write down the details so you can compare them to specifications on software packages.
Research software titles that match your child's interests, age, school needs and learning style. Use an independent resource likeThe Computer Museum Guide to the Best Software for Kids to get the kind of information you need to meet the needs of your individual kids.
Select titles before you go shopping. Don't expect help at the store. Sales people know what software sells but they don't evaluate titles for educational quality or effectiveness.
At the store:
Buy two titles at a time, at most. Build your library carefully over time.
Read the fine print on the package. Check your notes to make sure your computer meets the program requirements.
Learn the store's return policy. Choose retailers that will let you return a CD-ROM if it does not live up to expectations held by you or your child.
At home:
Familiarize yourself with software before you show it to your children, and be around when they first use it to make sure they figure it out.
Put away some programs for a month, once in a while. Your kids will approach software with a fresh perspective when you re-introduce it.
Join your child at the computer. Your participation as her audience or partner is more important than any program.
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satyam.joshi
Country: Nepal
nowadays computer education are so cheap and quick that anyone can be "jack" within a month or two.Who says computer illeterate remains behind?you still find some of your fren near you without proper computer education but with good job position or good pay.I want my child earning Rs. 100 per day rather than clicking nonsense facebook,hi5,myspace,youtube ,debonair,Msnger, etc..
Name:
satyam
Country: Nepal
I dont agree that a child should rely on computer for education.Computers are just like everyother electronic device like mobile,or toys where children ruin most of the time either by playing or surfing or just clicking nuisance.Child with books on hand are more capable and efficient and sporty than computer worms...I 'll never let my child touch computer until he/she is over 15/16 yrs.
Name:
rakesh
Country: india
in the information age, it helps us protect our children from all the crap out there.
Name:
rishika
Country: kuwait
actually i don't think it's a myth that children need to learn basic computer skills. they're a part of school life now, and very important for their future jobs. we arn't going backwards on the timetable.
Name:
Leo
Country: U.A.E.
in thisa current age, it is better that children learn computers or they will be left behind.
Name:
ASWIN
Country: india
i like computer reading and playing
very much. all the childern have computer to learn more things
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Mohamed
Country: Yemen
it is a master-piece, informative and clears all doubts shadowed on children computer learning. there is no excuse..computers are an integral part of children learning process.
Name:
deeps
Country: india
it's a nice article for parents as well as for children who are fond of computers.
