Monday, March 15, 2010

MICROSOFT PAINT


Microsoft Wnidows Paint is an educational software that allows the user to draw, colour and edit pictures.This tool when used in the classroom enhances teaching and learning alike. The software is very easy too use hence children can use Microsoft Windows Paint with minimal assistance.

While using the mouse as a paint brush or pencil to draw or paint children develop their skills at using the computer and thus becomes more familiar with modern technology.Some benefits to using Microsoft Windows Paint are as follows:
a)It comes free with Windows.
b)It is user friendly and very easy to navigate.
c)It allows users to develop basic editing skills.

Teaching while using this software can help to develop children's ability to using graphic software. While making lessons fun and interesting it is a good means of enhancing the mulitple intelligences, for instance those who have good spatial abilities may be interested in becoming graphic artists or designers.



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