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With budget constraints, teachers are always looking for freebies . . . and software is no exception. Alan Haskvitz has compiled a list of places that review and provide these materials without charge. He encourages you to be aware of come-ons and shareware deadlines.
The best place to start your search for good software is right here at Reach Every Child Computers - Software.
Legal and ethical information sites about software
A Guide to the Ethical and Legal Use of Software
Permissible Copying of Software
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Other sites of varying quality
Applelinks
CNET
Try free downloads and samples. A good place to start; use the search engine.
Computer Using Educators
A great group to join
Free downloads
Free software directory
Dositey.com
Free by age level
Educational Public Domain Software
Educational Software Companies on the Internet
Links to software publishers, of which several offer free downloads
Free Educational Clipart
From The Teacher's Guide
Free Educational Games
Hundreds of titles -- all levels, subject matter
Grading Software - Sorting through the Choices
A review of the major grading programs -- some are free.
Inspiration Software, Inc.
Free trial of software to get students organized; also teacher scholarships -- you need to visit.
Kids Domain - PC Freeware
Hundreds of free downloads by age
Movable Type
Try this intuitive and free web-based software system for blogs or newsletters. It could be used to publish photographs in an online gallery.
Netdownload
Free software directory -- mainly games and tools.
Paul's Picks Shareware Library
Shareware in a variety of areas
Ray's Letters and Numbers
Free, fun-to-use educational software for children aged 3-6 teaches the alphabet, numbers, counting, simple spelling, keyboard skills and more. Get educational games your child will play again and again, with a choice of U.S. or U.K. spelling.
Riverdeep - Free Downloads
For reading, science and younger students
Shareware.com
Large inventory of share sites; you need to use search engine to find subject area.
Sofotex: Education
Try this large collection of free software on all subjects. There is a registration process, but it is not required. It includes several dead links and some titles are obscure.
Softronics Inc.
Design and logo programs
SuperKids Educational Software Review
Includes notes on free programs
Teach-Nology Download Center
Free software in all areas, including grading programs
Tutorials Provided Online
VersionTracker
Get upgrades for Mac software
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Subject-specific Sites
Build a Medieval Castle
Clock Face
Solitaire time-telling game
Free typing programs
Make a Town
Kids arrange the buildings, make streets and yards and plan how the town will grow.
MathQuiz v2.01 - FreeWare
Patrick Computer Services Freeware
Alan's Fractions makes learning fraction easier.
Public Domain Mathematics
Free sophisticated math downloads
Special Education Technology Resources
S&S Software
Mainly math programs
Treble Clef and Bass Clef
Music education with educational game
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