My son is who is in pre-K is starting to learn to write. It's decidedly low
tech and the way millions have learned to write letters. On lined paper with
dotted letters you then trace over. He's already masterd how to write many
of these letters "incorrectly' according to handwriting instructions.

With computing power and tools such as the Tablet PC isn't there a better
way? Does anyone know of a software application for the Tablet PC that can
help kids learn to write correctly?

Here's some links to educational information, Thomas:
http://www.microsoft.com/education/TabletPC.mspx What you're really seeking
is specific programming to help children learn to write correctly. The
Tablet PC itself won't do that because the handwriting we enter is compared
to hundreds of thousands of "samples" to generate the best-guess response.
Take a close look at not only the case studies section at the above URL, but
the links under Educational Programs in the left pane.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"Thomas" <Thomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:749C0F46-2CDE-4878-9BC7-F8A3DE3E1800@microsoft.com...
> My son is who is in pre-K is starting to learn to write. It's decidedly
> low
> tech and the way millions have learned to write letters. On lined paper
> with
> dotted letters you then trace over. He's already masterd how to write
> many
> of these letters "incorrectly' according to handwriting instructions.
>
> With computing power and tools such as the Tablet PC isn't there a better
> way? Does anyone know of a software application for the Tablet PC that
> can
> help kids learn to write correctly?

One of the tools that I like a bit is here - Writing Practice Tool for
Tablet PC
Help your children practice their writing skills by using the Writing
Practice Tool for Tablet PC. Youngsters can practice writing words and then
watch as the letters animate to show a picture of the word. Teachers or
parents can create words and pictures to make the game even more
challenging.

Although it probably won't do as much as some other programs, it's a free
PowerToy and the way it morphs letters into a picture of the item written
makes it fun for kids.
--
Terri Stratton
Microsoft Featured Community
http://thetabletpc.net
Windows MVP - Tablet PC
http://writepc.com - a site for UMPCs
"Thomas" <Thomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:749C0F46-2CDE-4878-9BC7-F8A3DE3E1800@microsoft.com...
> My son is who is in pre-K is starting to learn to write. It's decidedly
> low
> tech and the way millions have learned to write letters. On lined paper
> with
> dotted letters you then trace over. He's already masterd how to write
> many
> of these letters "incorrectly' according to handwriting instructions.
>
> With computing power and tools such as the Tablet PC isn't there a better
> way? Does anyone know of a software application for the Tablet PC that
> can
> help kids learn to write correctly?

Yes, thanks for posting that one. I'd forgotten about it. 8-)
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"terri" <terri@no.spam.mvps.org> wrote in message
news:F5C81FCD-833D-45B7-B622-701638911EBA@microsoft.com...
> One of the tools that I like a bit is here - Writing Practice Tool for
> Tablet PC
> Help your children practice their writing skills by using the Writing
> Practice Tool for Tablet PC. Youngsters can practice writing words and
> then watch as the letters animate to show a picture of the word. Teachers
> or parents can create words and pictures to make the game even more
> challenging.
>
> Although it probably won't do as much as some other programs, it's a free
> PowerToy and the way it morphs letters into a picture of the item written
> makes it fun for kids.
> --
> Terri Stratton
> Microsoft Featured Community
> http://thetabletpc.net
> Windows MVP - Tablet PC
> http://writepc.com - a site for UMPCs
> "Thomas" <Thomas@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:749C0F46-2CDE-4878-9BC7-F8A3DE3E1800@microsoft.com...
>> My son is who is in pre-K is starting to learn to write. It's decidedly
>> low
>> tech and the way millions have learned to write letters. On lined paper
>> with
>> dotted letters you then trace over. He's already masterd how to write
>> many
>> of these letters "incorrectly' according to handwriting instructions.
>>
>> With computing power and tools such as the Tablet PC isn't there a better
>> way? Does anyone know of a software application for the Tablet PC that
>> can
>> help kids learn to write correctly?
>