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Computers: Friend or Foe?

As I said to a friend this morning, computers can be a blessing or a curse. They make it easy to communicate with people far away or find out information in an instant. They are one of those things that make life easier when they are going well and are a pain in the neck when they are not. When buying a computer a lot depends on what you want it to do. Do you want a lap top that you can take everywhere with you or one that will sit in your office or the family room or a … Continue reading →

Handwriting Without Tears

My school has recently adopted a handwriting program, Handwriting Without Tears. This program focuses strictly on penmanship. The goal of Handwriting Without Tears is to provide all students the ability to write clearly and correctly. The program uses a variety of sensory techniques. It is designed to meet the needs of all types of learners. Teachers and parents are given ideas and activities to improve a child’s posture, handgrip, self-confidence, body awareness, and more. The program has its own workbook, paper, pencil, and supplement materials. The instruction is easy to follow and requires little preparation. The program uses three levels … Continue reading →

Web 2.0 Apps Saved the Day

It was that dark day every computer geek fears will come. This weekend, my best friend computer decided it had suffered enough of my endless use and unceremoniously died. I mourned. I cried. I thought about wearing all black. And then I went computer shopping. Oooh. Shiny things. Everything became kind of fuzzy after that. But during this dark period of my life (hereafter known as time of death till arrival of the Fed-Ex truck carrying the answer to my despair), I discovered another reason to be crazy about browser based Web 2.0 apps. The transition has been almost effortless. … Continue reading →

Can Your Child Use a Word Processor?

If your child is in third grade or older, knows letters and words, and has reasonable functioning of the hands and fingers, he or she can benefit from learning to use a word processor. Children with all kinds of learning disabilities and especially those with ADHD or dysgraphia should have a word processor available for them to use at home, if at all possible. I remember when my oldest son was in his first years of elementary school. Every time I went to parent-teacher conferences I was told, “He does good work and scores very high on tests, but his … Continue reading →