May 26, 2011 - Google Earth

Google Earth
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map, and geographic information program.  In this course teachers will learn how to use these three program to enhance their instruction to better student understanding and learning.


Celestia Download
Stellarium Download
Google Earth Download
Google Earth Showcase
Google Earth Gallery

May 19, 2011 - Inspiration and Kidspiration

Inspiration and Kidspiration
Inspiration and Kidspiration are visual learning and thinking software for educators, students and business professionals.  In this course teachers will learn how to use these programs and how they can use these programs with their students to enhance students understanding and learning.


Free Trial Download


Inspiration Examples and Lesson Plans
Kidspiration Examples and Lesson Plans

May 12, 2011 - Tux Paint and Kid Pix

Tux Paint and Kid Pix
Tux Paint is a free and open source graphics editor geared toward young children.  Kid Pix is a drawing program created for children.  In this course teachers will learn how to use the two programs and how they can use these programs with their students to enhance understanding and learning.


Kid Pix Studio in the Elementary Classroom

May 5, 2011 - Scratch

Scratch
Scratch is a free downloadable software and an online website created by MIT where students can make their own interactive games, stories, music and art and SHARE them with one another.  This software has been installed in Canyons Elementary School Productivity Labs.


Scratch Software Download
ScratchEd - teacher resources
Scratch Support