Academic Software

enriches teaching/learning environment

Authoring Educational Games

Desktop Publishing Simulations

Graphics Special Needs

Reference Integrated Learning

Tutorials (aka D & P) Other (special)

Authoring Systems

• Allow educator to easily create custom (unique/targeted) computer-enhanced lessons and tutorials

Desktop Publishing

• Allows educator to create professional-looking printed or electronic pages, transparencies, posters, booklets, banners and books

Graphics

• Allows educator to create, edit, or enhance digital images (drawings, photos, graphs) to clarify, illustrate, and enhance instruction

Reference

• Digital collections of masses of data (text, images, sounds, videos) usually on CD-ROM/DVD-ROM allowing hyperjump access to any point

Tutorials (Drill & Practice)

• Tutorials present new material with opportunities for student practice or review

• D & P reinforces content, usually with instant feedback

Educational Games

• Use “game” format to present and review instructional content, improving interest level due to entertainment value

Simulations

• Interactive situations

• Students act/decide, and system updates situation for student immediately based on actions/input

Special Needs

• Addresses student’s requirements when special needs are result of physical or learning challenges

Integrated Learning

• Hardware/Software combinations to help students learn targeted objectives

• Usually include a management support system for assessment use

Other Software

• Problem-solving software is “learning by doing”

• Computer-Assisted Instruction provides a “platform” for reasoning (3 types ... See next slide)

3 types of C.A.I.

• Computer-Assisted to tutor or review

• Computer-Managed also manages & tracks

• BrainStorming/ Concept-Mapping stimulates idea formation & connections

Chapter 6 Questions & Answers

What is academic software?

Academic software is softwarethat enriches the teaching andlearning process for teachersand students. (page #171 )

To support the diverse needs oflearners, academic software can addinterest to lessons in what 3 ways?

Visual, Auditory, and Kinestheticpage #171

Name 3 types of academicsoftware, giving an example of each.Authoring Educational Games

Desktop Publishing Simulations

Graphics Special Needs

Reference Integrated Learning

Tutorials (aka D & P) Other (special)

Table 6.1 in the textbook gives anexample of each type.

2 important & helpful notes:

Page 179 offers a concise summary ofcopyright issues and their implicationson using technology in teaching.

Pages 190-1 contain a very usefulrubric for evaluating academicsoftware before purchase.

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