1. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology Administrative & Academic Software Chapter 5 & 6 Teaching and Learning with Technology

2. to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Types of Software Administrative software –Used to perform professional tasks –May be adapted for instructional use Academic Software –Used specifically for teaching and learning

3. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Types of Software Software may be Commercial “off the shelf” software Custom created for a school or district Freeware – without any cost Shareware – available to share for a limited time

4. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Software Acquisition Costs (other than the actual cost of the software) include: Costs to upgrade machines to run the software Costs to install and maintain the software Costs of time and labor to learn to use the software and input data into it Review software carefully before selecting

5. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Productivity Software Software that assists in completing tasks Usually includes: Word processing Spreadsheets Data Base Management Presentation Software Can be purchased individually or in a suite

6. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Productivity Software Districts typically Buy site licenses to allow software to be used on all machines in the district Provide the software to teachers via a network Teachers often adapt productivity software for other educational purposes Often provided in an application suite

7. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing Most commonly used computer software Includes desktop publishing capabilities Can manipulate layout of text and graphic objects

8. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing In addition to entering, editing, and printing, word processors can Spell and grammar check Enhance text Add graphic and word art images Arrange layout of text and graphic elements Add elements from other software Offer choices of layout styles

9. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing Desktop publishing capabilities include WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) displays Addition and manipulation of graphics Table and column features Auto-formatting

10. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Word Processing All word processors Archive (save) Print hard copy Most include templates of ready-made document styles Some include Wizards Automated software to build a customized document

11. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Electronic Spreadsheets Spreadsheets Organize, calculate, and chart numeric data They are very accurate and data is easily formatted for readability Formulas for precise calculation can be input by the user Functions (built-in formulas) are also available

12. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Electronic Spreadsheets “What-if” analyses - Can be used to compare possible outcomes Charts - Easily generated from data entered into the spreadsheet Spreadsheets offer templates for commonly used forms Macros used to facilitate complex worksheet processes

13. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Spreadsheets in the Classroom Teachers can use spreadsheets to Create a customized gradebook Maintain a school, department, or club budget Create chart and graph visuals Maintain stock portfolios, analysis of experiment data, and graph data

14. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Data Base Management Systems DBMS software can Organize, maintain, and retrieve data Create and use a data hierarchy –fields, records, files, and data bases Conduct queries that find records that match targeted criteria Create customizable reports or queries

15. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 DBMS in the Classroom Educators can use DBMS software to Maintain inventories Create and maintain student information Develop mailing lists Create student activities such as – creating and maintaining records for a science class, –developing community data for social studies, or –making a class practice test database

16. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software Sequences electronic slides for display Slides may contain text, graphics, sound, animation, or video Presentations can be printed out as audience handouts or transparencies

17. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software Presentation templates make professional- looking presentations easy to create Animation can be added for interest

18. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software Common features include Multimedia elements for addition to slides Built-in wizards and templates to help create professional presentations Libraries of multimedia materials Hypermedia capability Customization capability (e.g., as a self- playing show)

19. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Presentation Software in the Classroom Educators can use presentation software to Support direct instruction Create student presentations Create school presentations Make color transparencies Create academic activities such as book reports or projects

20. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Academic uses include: Critical thinking skills gained By reviewing and paring down potential material Making it fit on a slide—showing only the main points. Experience with multimedia and computer literacy. Presentation Software in the Classroom

21. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Integrated Software Contains abbreviated form of common types of application software. Each productivity tool is present Some features found in stand-alone packages are omitted Integrated software offers multiple applications--usually at a lower price

22. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 School/Class Management Software Helps educators accomplish classroom and school administrative tasks, such as: Attendance and Grade books Seating Charts Portfolio Assessments

23. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 School/Class Management Software School or District level tasks assisted by software include Attendance Grade books accessible by parents State reporting Careful evaluation important; costs can be excessive for Acquisition, installation and support Training to prepare staff to use it

24. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Software in Teaching and Learning Administrative software can make tasks easier teachers more productive Need to provide input on software best for them Although time consuming, important for teachers to be familiar with software options

25. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Supports and enriches teaching and learning May include commercial or teacher-made software Costs vary so review and evaluate carefully Ranges from business to learning software Academic Software

26. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Authoring Systems Assist teachers in creating instructional software Academic software varies by –Type of hardware required –Operating system necessary to run them Academic Software

27. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Authoring Systems Hypermedia authoring systems help teachers create linked electronic “cards” to teach specific concepts Web authoring systems help teachers create create multimedia software to use on a Web site Academic Software

28. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Authoring Systems Multimedia Authoring Systems Can create simple to sophisticated multimedia software Teachers can make customized reviews, tutorials, and lessons Academic Software

29. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Desktop Publishing Electronically design and layout pages Create and arrange text, word art, and graphic objects May include a web authoring component Useful for creating handouts, transparency masters, etc. Academic Software

30. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Graphics Software Can create, capture, and/or manipulate electronic images Most productivity software includes libraries of graphic images (clip art) Enables you to create or edit any type of digital images Academic Software

31. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Paint Programs Create and manipulate digital pictures Include tools such as pens and brushes Can be used for simple enhancements or to create high-end digital artwork Academic Software

32. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Draw Programs Create and manipulate digital drawings Use layered, arranged objects instead of paint tools to create sophisticated drawings Can create drawings, add objects that emphasize points, or create collages Academic Software

33. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Imaging Software Turns hard copy into digital images Packaged with scanners With OCR features, can convert hard copy into a word processed document Photo-styling software edits and manipulates scanned or digital photos Academic Software

34. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Reference Software Digital version of reference materials Usually on CDs Often stored in a hypermedia format –Includes text, sound, animation, video, and graphics –can be navigated via links Academic Software

35. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Tutorial Software Presents new material in an instructional sequence May be linear or use a hypermedia format Typically includes feedback Lets students proceed at their own rate Not very interactive May include classroom management Academic Software

36. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Drill & Practice Software Reinforces existing skills Usually linear sequence –Presents key points –Asks review questions Provides feedback and further review May be called “drill & kill”—it’s repetitive May include classroom management Academic Software

37. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Educational Games Present or review content in a game format Solve mysteries by applying knowledge Board/Card Game simulations –superimpose content on traditional games Video games add content to arcade style Some controversy exists –Does gaming overwhelm instruction? Academic Software

38. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Simulations Present a virtual model of an environment Provide safe way to experience reality Examples include flying an airplane or conducting a chemical experiment Advantages over real experiences –Opportunity to adjust speed –Safety Academic Software

39. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Special Needs Software Can target to specific learning disabilities Sometimes used with assistive hardware –Provides support for special needs learners Readers can read scanned or computer text aloud Speech synthesizers can turn spoken word into computer text Academic Software

40. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Assistive Software and Hardware Universal design offers material in strongest learning mode for the individual student with or without special needs Can help with social/recreational interaction www.cec.sped.org: Excellent Resource for information on special needswww.cec.sped.org Academic Software

41. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Integrated Learning Systems Provide instruction and/or remediation –Addressed to target objectives May include tutorials, drill and practice, and classroom management Usually sold as a bundle Difficult to fully implement in classroom Academic Software

42. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Problem Solving Software Helps students practice problem solving skills May be content-oriented or content-neutral Offers opportunities to learn –Doing –Test hypotheses –Discover strategies to solve problems In math and science, can test concepts taught Academic Software

43. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) Originally CAI was drill and practice software Now, CAI includes software that –Tutors, reviews, and/or provides feedback Not to be confused with Computer Managed Instruction (CMI) May adjust content level based on correctness of student responses Academic Software

44. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Brainstorming or Concept Mapping Software Visually develops ideas and concepts Creates connections among ideas Encourages creativity and deeper understanding Academic Software

45. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Brainstorming / Concept Mapping You can easily –Add and edit ideas –Organize ideas in relation to others –See the completed cohesive whole concept Generates visual digital maps of a brainstorming session Academic Software

46. Teaching and Learning with Technology to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2002 Teaching and Learning with Technology lick to edit Master title style  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Teaching and Learning with Technology  Allyn and Bacon 2005 Academic Software in Teaching and Learning Many software choices and factors to be considered that teachers must make careful decisions Review and evaluation are critical steps before acquisition Software should address objectives Support and enhance teaching Academic Software