Today I tested OOo4Kids or Open Office for Kids. It was fast loading as promised and I found the interface to be easy to use with lots of icons. First go to the website to download it OOo4Kids For installing on the Mac just double click the .dmg file to start the process and then drag the program icon to your Applications.
There are four different options: word processing, drawing (which includes a mind mapping feature as you are able to add what is known as 'call outs'), presentations and spreadsheets. The fifth icon is for opening a file.
It is important to know that OOo4Kids saves in its' own format unless you choose the 'save as' option from the menu. There are many formats to choose from. I really like there is a one click button that allows saving as a PDF.
Here is the word processor. Easy and visual - just like it should be.
Here is the drawing app. There are lots of customizations which are really easy to use.
This is the presentations wizard. You can use templates or make your own. There are a lot of features here that allow children to make a truly multimedia show.
This is the spreadsheet feature. It is a much simpler version compared to Excel.
I think that this is a fast, easy to use software that has a nice price tag. Schools should be taking advantage of OOo4Kids as it is affordable and user friendly.
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