1. Chapter 6 Academic Software Michelle Ingram ETEC 562

2. Academic Software Assists and supports teaching and learning Review and select carefully

3. Authoring Systems Creates customized software to fit students’ needs 2 Types: 1.Hypermedia Authoring Systems 2.Web Authoring Systems

4. Hypermedia Authoring System Students make “hyperjumps” in the content Resembles the way people think Reaches and engages learners

5. Web Authoring Systems Translates input into HTML Creates web pages Students click on hyperlinks for information

6. Desktop Publishing Produces professional looking hard-copy materials Expert computer skills are not needed Useful for teachers and students

7. Graphics Software Creates, edits, or enhances digital images Uses Clip Art Libraries 3 Types: 1.Paint and Draw Software 2.Imaging Software 3.Editing Software

8. Graphic Software

9. Reference Software Digital versions of reference materials Interactive Usually on CD

10. Tutorials and Drill-and-Practice Software 2 Types of Tutorials: 1.Linear 2.Use a hypermedia approach Drill and Practice or “Drill-and-Kill”

11. Educational Games Presents and reviews material in a game format Instructional element must be evident Several categories

12. Simulations Situation is presented in virtual format Discovery learning Simulation interacts to learners

13. Special Needs Software Designed for learners with physical or learning impairments QuickLink-Pen Elite

14. Other Academic Software Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) uses computer to tutor or review content Computer- Managed Instruction (CMI) software that manages instruction and keeps track of student progress

15. Academic Software Evaluation Rubric Use this rubric to evaluate software Use rubric before purchasing software