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Tablet PCs Turn Learning to Write into Child's Play

Learning to write and spell are two of the most important skills for young children to learn. The Tablet PC enables young writers to practice these skills and get instant feedback on their progress. VTSpell by Vectiva is a free software program for Tablet PCs that teaches basic writing and spelling skills in a fun, engaging way. It is available for free download from www.vectiva.com.

(PRWEB) November 23, 2004 -- Recent studies show that learning to write and read are two of the most important skills for elementary age children to learn. The Clearing House on Elementary and Early Childhood Education says that "The process of learning to write begins in infancy". The No Child Left Behind act specifies literacy as a core aspect of the curriculum. Encouraging young children to write early in their lives can increase their reading comprehension and boost their confidence as they progress through elementary school.

Ultimately, writing and spelling effectively will become the foundation for a child's self expression. Another important area of literacy for young children it technical literacy. In a world that is increasingly connected by computer systems, learning to manipulate computers and to interact with their interfaces is a core skill. Today's cutting edge computer interfaces, such as that of the Tablet PC, will be the standard computer interface of the future. Teaching children to interact with the Tablet PC at a young age can give them a head start toward competing in the information age.

A new software title from Vectiva, makers of the award winning "VTColor" software, leverages the power of the Tablet PC interface to teach writing and spelling skills to children as soon as they can hold a stylus. VTSpell is the latest in a series of educational titles from Vectiva. It renews the commitment of Vectiva to provide young children with the tools they need to prosper in a technological world. Walt Smith, owner of Vectiva says, "My own children love the Tablet PC. Seeing them benefit from this software has convinced me that the Tablet PC is the most important innovation in childhood education since the pencil." VTspell is infinitely extensible, and although it is designed for children, adults seeking literacy will also find it extremely simple and engaging.

VTSpell is available for free download from www.vectiva.com and can be freely distributed and used for personal and educational purposes.
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