AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Software for Teaching and Learning Instructional Media

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Types of Software Administrative software –Used to perform professional tasks –May be adapted for instructional use Academic Software –Used specifically for teaching and learning

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Word Processing Most commonly used computer software Includes desktop publishing capabilities Can manipulate layout of text and graphic objects

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Presentation Software Presentation templates make professional- looking presentations easy to create Animation can be added for interest

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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)

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media School/Class Management Software Helps educators accomplish classroom and school administrative tasks, such as: Attendance and Grade books Seating Charts Portfolio Assessments

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Authoring Systems Assist teachers in creating instructional software Academic software varies by –Type of hardware required –Operating system necessary to run them Academic Software

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Authoring Systems Multimedia Authoring Systems Can create simple to sophisticated multimedia software Teachers can make customized reviews, tutorials, and lessons Academic Software

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Imaging Program 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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 Excellent Resource for information on special needswww.cec.sped.org Academic Software

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media Brainstorming or Concept Mapping Software Visually develops ideas and concepts Creates connections among ideas Encourages creativity and deeper understanding Academic Software

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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

AIIAS EDCI 625 Instructional Media 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