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(Feb 19 2004): I think I must make a kids & edu & computers web page.

I've been looking at software for Daire & Kate and also at use of computers in schools - how to, what is needed, what not to do. There's lots on the web. I should collect it (the info) and my thoughts. Important I think that apps/games be evaluated as appropriate. (both suitability for users and teachers as well as ease of use and suitable for puters/hardware they will be run on). Then install & support is needed. Ideally done properly (Quality!).

Kids - raising/education and computers

Online communities for parents

Orkut's Kids, learning and computers discussion group is a bit interesting. Not too much other activity there as of yet. HPL High Power Learning Sounds a bit dangerous at first :) fun in learning, environment, montessori

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Software

Daire told us that their principal Mr Murphy was asking for software for computers. So I was telling Daire about open source & free software. We have TuxMath and other open source/linux proggies working at home. Today (Feb 18 2004) this evening he said he told Mr Murphy. I think the principal may just have been asking kids to get Tesco computers for schools tokens. But must send them an email and find out who minds the computers and if they have any need or interest in some help.

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