ICT+in+ECE

Thanks to the Manaia Kindergarten teaching team for sharing this information:-)

//ICT's and Software we use at Manaia Kindergarten - Tania Coutts - 2009//
[|Comic Life] We use comic life at Manaia Kindergarten for our learning stories, displays, posters, certificates etc. Check out this [|post] on Beverly's Blog to read more. Download 30 day FREE trial [|here]. Comic Life is very easy to upload as a jpeg onto blogs. Check out our Kindergarten blog [|here] for an example. Comic Life can be used on both Mac and PC.

[|Flip Cam] Both children and teachers use the flip cam with ease! //"The Flip UltraHD™ camcorder combines Flip Video's signature shoot-and-share simplicity with the power of vivid, vibrant HD video. With 120 minutes of record time, you'll never miss another minute again. And because of UltraHD's pocket-sized portability, you'll truly be able to capture HD video anytime, anywhere.//" Check out this [|post] on our blog to see an example of a flip cam movie.

We use Google Docs as a tool for our staff meeting notes, staff appraisals, fundraising notes, and a variety of other documents. Basically Google Docs is an online microsoft office application. The best thing about it is it can be accessed anywhere anytime as long as you have internet access. It has been an amazing tool for collaborating and communicating with other team members, committee members and other professionals we are working alongside. Learn about [|Google Docs] Google Doc - Set up a google doc for FREE [|here] Google Docs in plain english - view this [|you tube]

[|Art Rage] - Is FREE computer art software. Can use with both Mac and PC. Click [|here] to download.

[|Tux Paint] - Tux Paint is FREE computer art software for children. Again can be used on Mac and PC. When downloading you need to download tux paint and then the stamps. Click [|here] to download.

[|Digital Microscope] - Connect via USB to laptop/desktop. We purchase ours through [|Sitech] - Approx $299NZ // "PC and Mac compatible (Mac software needs to be purchased separately from [|__http://edhsw.com/qxscope/__]  ) Discover, explore and create · Connect to PC via USB cable (supplied) · 640 x 480 resolution · View samples on computer screen · Manipulate image, add titles etc · Time lapse recording - watch things grow · Microscope can be removed from stand to view larger samples · Available with driver for PC (windows)* Mac driver available online (additional costs apply) //"

[|EasiSpeak Microphone] Another [| Sitech] product. - Approx $85NZ //"Child friendly recorder ideal for role play, pod-casting, speaking and listening// -
 * //Record in MP3 format//
 * //Rechargeable battery//
 * //Record for up to 2 hours//
 * //Perfect for all speaking and listening activities//

[|Kidpix] - Another amazing art/animation creative software programme. Kidpix does cost but it is worth it! //"It combines realistic art tools and powerful graphic handling capability, with design simplicity, ease-of-use and powerful new teacher tools to inspire creativity and empower learning throughout your curriculum.//"

[|Wordle] - Another FREE and fun tool. //"Wordle is a toy for generating “word clouds” from text that you provide. The clouds give greater prominence to words that appear more frequently in the source text. You can tweak your clouds with different fonts, layouts, and color schemes. The images you create with Wordle are yours to use however you like. You can print them out, or save them to the Wordle gallery to share with your friends."//

[|Creating motivational posters]