Wizzywygs web site now offers hands-on learning for kids

RALEIGH, N.C. - Educational Software Web Site Introduces Interactive Web Activities For Kids

Wizzywygs, a catalog published by Indelible Blue that features the best in educational software and hardware for grades K-12, has introduced an online activity component to assist children and their parents in learning about computers and the World Wide Web.

The Wizzywygs site now features "Brainyak," a new section that offers information and activities for kids to experience the creative potential of computers and the Web.

Brainyak includes:

Story Time - Story Time lets kids read and listen to a story online. Well-known short stories have been illustrated and narrated,and include sound effects provided via a free EchoSpeech "plug-in." The first story series includes "The Lion and the Mosquito," "The Book of Spells," and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse."

Computer ESCapades - Computer ESCapades gives children the opportunity to learn about computers and the Internet. The first computer escapade features "ftp." It explains what ftp is and provides links to sites that will help children learn how to upload and download files to and from ftp sites.

Your Page - This is a Web page dedicated to children who want to show off their creativity. Stories, drawings, favorite books, and favorite Web sites submitted by children will be selected and displayed each month.

"We wanted to make the Wizzywygs Web site educational for the entire family," stated Katy Ansardi, vice president of Indelible Blue. "We felt that our online catalog-newsletter was appropriate for informing parents and older children about computer technology and the Internet. Now, the Brainyak section makes computer learning fun for kids of all ages."

"Wizzywygs," taken from the computer acronym "WYSIWYG" (What You See Is What You Get) offers products that are selected based on their award-winning features and ability to creatively and effectively teach a particular educational topic. "Wizzywygs" web site offers online editorial and resources for parents and kids, and an online catalog where products can be purchased. Customers may also order directly from the print catalog or by calling (888) 625-1234.

Incorporated in 1987, Indelible Blue specializes in superior information technology such as IBM and Lotus software products for corporate, government and home users; high-end hardware systems and components, and Lotus groupware technology. Indelible Blue has been recognized both locally and nationally among fast growing private companies. In 1996, Indelible Blue was ranked the second fastest-growing private technology company in North Carolina and the 29 th fastest-growing private technology company in the nation.