Educational Software
One of the best uses for personal computers for children is learning. Educational and reference software puts a multimedia appeal on the display of information. It is much more entertaining to watch an animated character talk about an encyclopedia entry than it is to read the words on a page. Similarly, hearing a sampling of what Mozart's music sounds like brings the information to life. Computers excel in presenting education and reference material. Search engines let us find specific information much quicker than hunting through printed pages. The links contained herein offer information about educational computer software, education and reference software, kids learning software, children's educational software reviews and listing of educational software companies.
Apple Computer, Inc.: Apple.com: K-12 Education Software Guide
Browse Apple Computer's information on educational software for ages K-12, with service descriptions, technology integration assistance, lesson ideas, and more.
Educational Software Institute
Browse Educational Software Institute for a listing of education software programs available by subject, new titles, and links.
Filez.com: Windows Educational Software Guide
Check Filez.com's listings of downloadable educational and reference software with searchable database for Windows-based systems.
Hotfiles.com: Home and Education Software Library
Browse Hotfiles.com for a searchable database of home and educational software with features, reviews, and more.
Microsoft Corporation: K-12 Educational Software Guide
Check Microsoft Corporation for information on their technology implementation on schools, with resources for teachers, and interactive activities.
Microweb.com: Software Guide for Parents, Educators and Publishers
Browse Microweb.com for guides to education children's software, including a directory of over 900 education publishers, news, and more.
Newsweek Parent's Guide to Children's Software
Check Newsweek Parent's Guide to children's software, with reviews on over 100 high ranked programs, includes online ordering.
Superkids.com: Educational Software Magazine
Browse Superkids.com's magazine for software reviews, news, and chat, including system requirements, pricing, online ordering and more.
Superkids.com: Educational Software Reviews
Check Superkids.com' reviews on children's software, emphasizing educational titles, including product information, prices, and links to related sites.
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania: Math Forum
Browse Swarthmore College for Mac- and PC-related shareware/freeware in arithmetic, general mathematics, algebra, geometry, pre-calculus, and calculus.
The Review Zone
Check Review Zone's reviews of children's software and hardware, focusing on creativity, early learning, entertainment, problem solving and more.
ZDNet.com: Educational Software Guide
Browse ZDNet's gathering of educational and reference software program reviews, focusing on education and reference software programs.