Write
It can be a good starting step for children to be introduced to documentation as it exists in the present world of computers.
Also, students can use features like highlight etc to work on chapters in other subjects
Create projects/presentations on various subjects
The tables are easy to create and can be used for compilation of data. e.g. create time tables, teacher/student information etc.
These features are currently being taught in a little more detail in Class XI and XII in IB. The introduction of application of these features at an early stage can help in deeper understanding and better comfort level with the same at later stages.
Record
is a unique tool that can help students explore their creative side.
It is a powerful way of introducing students to the world of graphics, animation.
The students can make short movies. It can also be used by students, who can record themselves to practice for debates, elocution competitions etc.
Physics
It can be used for understanding many concepts. If the teachers work out interesting problems, a tool such as this can be used in classes from 4-6 quite effectively.
Listen and Spell
The finest quality of this concept is that it can be reproduced in various languages and can reduce the difficulty in learning a new language.
The feature that enables the teacher to track the progress would be of great assistance in assessing the level and speed of improvement and also in identifying the weak areas.
It should be used for better understanding of phonetics, a concept not taught in much detail in most schools
E-toys
It should be introduced earlier than class 5.
It’d help students grasping the concept of shape, size, direction etc faster and better
Finding all possible solutions to a given problem will create a tendency in the child to think of different approaches in all situations.
Paint
Other than providing the students with an opportunity at being creative, it can also be used for better visualization of certain concepts of geometry like area, volume etc. It should be introduced in earlier classes.
I couldn’t figure out how to use Turtle Art :P
But Memorize and Jigsaw puzzle are really nice activities for students below class 3. They are fun, easy to use and the way they’ve been designed, they are as good for exercise of the brain as Sudoku or Crossword would be for grown-ups.
