A group of software products that provide child-friendly access to Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, to support younger learners in using technology skills across the curriculum.
Max's Toolbox provides learners with an easy-to-use version of Microsoft Office to support pre-reading, language, mathematics, and information communication technology (ICT) skills. For instance, MaxWrite (Word) has child-friendly icons and tools like Doodle Pad and Insert Picture; MaxCount (Excel) has eye-catching charts and graphs for the skills of sorting and grouping; and MaxShow (PowerPoint) has a text-to-speech function that allows children to present to non-reading friends.
The programs suit learners of all capabilities, from those who are prewriting, to those who are gifted and talented, and those with special needs.
For more information see Max's Toolbox.
MaxData for Microsoft Excel 2007 is also available as another software package. It is a tool for teaching children the basic concepts behind databases, rows, columns and fields. Create your own database, participate in an activity and create or modify your own reports.
Go to the 'Downloads' page to download a free 45-day trial with full functionality and content.
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Linux |
Not available |
Mac |
Not available |
PC |
Windows XP SP 2 with 512Mb RAM or Microsoft Windows Vista with 1Gb RAM; Microsoft Office 2007 |
Peripherals |
CD-ROM drive, Windows media player for insert movie feature, Microphone for recording feature |
For more information see 'system requirements'.
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Max's Toolbox software can be purchased from:
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