Education 2.0: Top Online Learning Resources

Kiddix was mentioned in Wired, in the top 10 online learning resources.

From the Article:

Kiddix
If you want to protect your kids from online threats while giving them a hand up on the educational ladder, why not give them an operating system tailored to their needs? Kiddix is a good start. Its colorful, simplified interface is easier for kids to pick up on their own than Windows or OS X. The Linux-based OS is secure, so malware won't get in the way of your kids' computer learning experiences. And it's got built-in parental monitoring tools too.

WIRED Packed with kid-appropriate software: A safe browser, an illustration-heavy word processor, e-mail and several instructive, just plain-wacky games starring the famed Tux penguin.

TIRED Some of the educational games might be a tad too easy for older children.

Kiddix Computing makes the Internet safe and fun for children

Kiddix Computing in Pop City Media

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Kiddix was mentioned in Wired. Here is a clip from the article.

It's common knowledge that getting kids excited about computers and technology is the best way to get them excited about learning.

Kiddix Computing has come up with a Linux-based operating system designed especially for children aged 5-10. All of the icons for applications are situated around the edge of the desktop. There's e-mail, a browser, an office suite, a paint program and some games (both educational and just plain fun). All are built with open-source code, and everything has a user interface designed for kids. You can test it out with a Flash demo at Kiddix's site.

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