I regularly use Skype to communicate with friends who live all around the world. Since my husband is active duty military, we have friends and family everywhere. Skype is so easy that my daughters have been able to use it by themselves for years.
Starfall is another favorite of mine. I became familiar with Starfall during my practicum hours. The students just love it. It is a fun and easy way to target individual student needs and monitor their progress.
Google Earth, nasa.gov, and the National Geographic sites are excellent resources for any teacher to have on hand.
As I was laying with it, Becca, my youngest daughter came in to the room. She got excited too. She said that she used this program often in school. She is entering the sixth grade this fall. She started showing my different ways to use the program. The only issue that I had was that part of the program, the stamp application, is optional. It does not download with the original Tux Paint program. I had to go back and install it separately. Although the program is fun without it, the stamp program adds a different dimension to what can be done.
I highly recommend this program for everyone.
Teresa, I had a lot of fun with Tux Paint as well. My younger sister and brother both showed me the different ways to use the program, at first glance I didn't think there was much to it. It's humbling and entertaining to see the younger generations showing us their technology skills. I know my students will be teaching me new things as well :D
ReplyDeleteHi, Teresa, I found Tux Paint to be fun and something new to learn. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCool to hear that kids are using this in school. It sounds like a really fun program that I really need to look into soon for my future classroom.
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