Lesson 4 Chapters 5 and 6 Software: Administrative and Academic

An Overview Why do educators need to know about software? Administrative software Academic software Important terms Software issues in a public school

Why do educators need to know about software? To recommend software that can help their students learn To be able to serve as a guide through the acquisition and implementation process

Administrative Software Two Types Productivity software –Word processing –Spreadsheets –Database management –presentation Classroom management/support software –Customized software written to help manage school and classroom tasks Seating charts Class rosters Records and reports Electronic gradebooks

Academic Software Desktop publishing software Graphics software Reference software Tutorial software Drill and practice software Educational games Simulations Software for special needs learners

Issues Related to Software Purchases Teachers lack familiarity with available software and miss opportunities to request valuable instructional aids District’s lack of funds results in some requests being denied District economics may result in one-size-fits-all solutions (site licenses) that do not necessarily fit the needs of a classroom Hardware is outdated and cannot support the latest versions of software

Important Terms Word Wrap WYSIWYG display Clipart Wizards Templates Formulas What-if analysis Resource Library Hyperlinks Animation Multimedia Tutorials Drill-and- Practice Simulations