Chapter 6 Academic Software Michelle Ingram ETEC 562

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graphic Software

Reference Software Digital versions of reference materials Interactive Usually on CD

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

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

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

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

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

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