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Anytime I think about computers in the classroom and general technology education for kids k-12, I get angry. I’ve yet to find a school that includes in the basic computer class a working knowledge of the machine these kids are using. There is no reason for a 5th grade student to not know the difference between a hard drive and memory or that the internet is not located on your own computer but that your Paint program is. And yet, we don’t teach kids these things.
I do have to give credit, however, to the schools in my district that utilize and teach some of the most commonly used software. No matter what you think of various software companies, it really is imperative that a child learn to use those programs that are most widely used in business. It’s also important that all children have access to that software at reasonable prices.
If you are an educator, work for a Board of Education or a public library, homeschool your child or have a child who is a student in eligible educational institutions, you can purchase a number of Microsoft products at a tremendously reduced price. CostCaptain.com offers software such as Microsoft Office (in various versions) and Windows Vista at very reasonable prices for those who qualify. Customer Service is excellent and they even offer gift certificates for qualified students and educators.
This is a great time to think about giving a student you know something this Christmas that will help them to learn and succeed. With these kinds of prices, you’ll want to pass this on to everyone in the educational field!
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Hey – good post, my wife is a teacher. One of the things that brought us together was finding inexpensive ways to ramp up the school computer lab.
If there’s one thing I am good at, it is finding inexpensive stuff (see my blog for details)
Thanks for the link to CostCaptain.com – we will check it out!
Regards,
Rob
I didnt realise that Google provided discounts like this. Im surprised and happy to hear that some of their profits are returned to our most valuable resource……Our Kids.
Thanks for mentioning this.
Glad you liked the site and thank you for linking to yours! I’ve been a “freeware junkie” since i first discovered it in 96. I’m a sucker for anything that’s free!
Tony, that’s Microsoft, not Google.
Oops…. my mistake and apolgies.
Im not surprised that MIcrosoft do this as Mr Gates has an excellent reputation and is reputed to be generous. He should be commended and his support in this fashion is admirable.