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Computer Software in
Today’s Classrooms
Chapter 4
Productivity
Research
Communication
Problem-Solving
Educational Software
Five Types of Software Categories
Used to produce or create a variety of artifacts or
products.
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Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Presentation Software
Database
Graphic Organizers- Inspiration or Kidspiration
Graphics Software- Clip art, animations, etc.
Digital Audio Editing- Audacity (program used to edit and
record audio)
◦ Digital Video Editing- Windows Movie Maker (video
editing software)
◦ Multimedia Authoring Software- Hyperstudio (combines
video, audio, animation and graphics)
Productivity Software
Mainly referring to online research
◦ Browsers- Internet Explorer, Netscape
Navigator etc. (initial Internet Access begins
here)
◦ Search Engines- Google, Ask, Yahoo, etc. (used
within a browser)
◦ Plug Ins- Acrobat Reader (may be needed to
access some files located during your Internet
search)
Research Software
Asynchronous- Not real time (includes
email, discussion boards, blogs, wikis and
podcasts)
Synchronous- Real time (includes chats
and instant messaging)
Communication Software
Usually real-world like problem solving
programs
◦ Games- Math Blasters, etc.
◦ Simulations- digital simulations that enable
students to investigate objects, systems, ideas,
and concepts that are often difficult or
impossible to explore in real life (virtual
dissections).
Problem-Solving Software
Designed to educate or teach users
◦ Drill and practice- designed to reinforce basic skills.
◦ Tutorials- presents learners with new content and
provides practice and feedback on the content.
◦ Integrated Learning Systems- provides a
comprehensive learning environment that includes
instructional content, practice and feedback, and
assessments for students and lesson plans for
teachers.
◦ Process Tools- provide questions and prompting to
guide students through specific steps required to
complete a process .
◦ Testing Software- Accelerated Reader (helps
prepare students for standardized tests.
Educational Software