Things You'll Need:
- Computer
- Internet Access
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Step 1
Ask teachers at your local school. Teachers often incorporate technology in the classroom. They use reading, writing and math software with their students. Tutors may also use educational software.
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Step 2
Search websites like teach-nology.com and edu-soft.com to find educational software. Educational Software Cooperative (ESC) combines information from various groups that manufacture and distribute educational software.
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Step 3
Visit an online educational directory like educational-software-directory.net to find a variety of software available. Or go to superkids.com and read the product reviews for educational software. Superkids is a website that provides information about education for the future.
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Step 4
Read educational software reviews at learningvillage.com. This website is a guide to learning software. You can read about the software and its functions before you buy it.
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Step 5
Join an educational newsgroup like ESC to receive up-to-date information on educational software. You may be able to receive a newsletter in your inbox from some newsgroups. Read educational magazines, computer magazines or parenting magazines for more information.
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Step 6
Read educational and technological blogs and websites. They often provide product reviews, user opinions and information on new software. Check if the website has a forum. You can find a lot of useful information from people who have purchased various types of educational software.
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Step 7
Check your local library for software you can try. Public and school libraries have a variety of software that you can borrow for free.
