1. EDUC 7215X

2. K-12 Educational Software Applications
An educational software is used to support teaching and learning of subject related content.
Interactive multimedia applications enrich the learning process by providing individualized instruction and explorations
K-12 Educational Software Applications

3. Computer Assisted Instruction
Software designed to help teach facts, information and or skills associated with subject-related materials
Other names:
CBI-Computer-based instruction
CAL-Computer-aided learning
Computer Assisted Instruction

4. Drill & Practice Software
Software that first supplies factual information and then through repetitive exercises allows students to continue work on the specific materials to remember the information/skills
Effective for learning basic skills and remediation
Another name:
Skills-reinforcement software
Drill & Practice Software

5. Majority of educational games available as CD-Roms or DVD-Roms and on the Web
Usually has a set of rules and students can compete against other students or the game itself.
Carmen Sandiego- students chase Carmen Sandiego around the world while learning geography, cultures, astronomy, music and history.
Educational Games

6. Teaching program designed to help individuals learn how to use a product or concept.
Many software products contain built-in tutorials to teach you how to use the software.
Tutorials

7. Educational Computer Simulations
Computerized model of real life that represents a physical or simulated process.
Offer learners the opportunity to manipulate variable that affect the outcomes of the experience
Educational Computer Simulations

8. SimCity, Sim Theme Park & Sim Coaster let students design, interact and provide more accurate explanations and examples of real life.
SimCity is very popular in education.
Science Court- students have to make real world decisions
Simulations

9. Applications for Students with Disabilities – Assistive Technology
Educational software offers unique advantage to students with physical impairments and learning disabilities
Visually impaired students benefit from the audio capabilities of multimedia applications as well as the use of graphics and large font sizes.
Hearing impaired students benefit from graphics, animation and videos.
Many software companies also offer closed captioning or sign language.
Applications for Students with Disabilities – Assistive Technology

10. Educational Software Creativity Software
Allows students to start with a blank canvas or templates and use their imaginations and ingenuity using the tools provided
Examples: Microsoft Office, Hyperstudio, Inspiration, Kidspiration, Photoshop, Kid Pix, Storybook Weaver, Adobe Photo Elements
Educational Software

11. Critical Thinking Software
Applications that stimulate students to use critical thinking skills in a variety of ways.
Students are often presented with a problem and a variety of ways to solve the problem.
Examples: Carmen Sandiego Series, Super Solvers Mission T.H.I.N.K., GeoSafari Series, Zoombini
Critical Thinking Software

12. Early Learning Software
Designed to provide students in grades K-3 with a development head start in reading, language arts, math, science and other curriculum areas.
Examples: Kidspiration, Millie’s Math House, Living Books Library, Sammy’s Science House, Jump Start Series, Reader Rabbit’s Reading
Early Learning Software

13. Provide K-12 students with assistance in learning English and other languages.
Enable students to practice their skills in a non-threatening environment
Examples: English Express Deluxe, The Heartsoft BestSellers ESl Version
ESL/Foreign Language

14. Language Arts Software
Available for all grades and supports student learning throughout the reading and writing process.
Examples: Reading Blaster, mPOwer, Cornerstone Reading, Orchard Reading
Language Arts Software

15. Math & Science Software
Math applications help students master basic and complex mathematics for all level.
Science applications assist students in learning a wide variety of science concepts.
Multimedia science applications can assist in mastering difficult or abstract concepts by providing a visual representation
Math & Science Software

16. Math & Science Software
Math: Math Advantage Series, Geometer Sketchpad, Math Blaster, Math Workshop Deluxe, Mighty Math, Tessallation Exploration, Mastering Algebra, Cornerstone Math
Science: Thinkin’ Science, The Ultimate Human Body, GeoSafari, Science Court
Math & Science Software

17. Social Studies Software
Encourages higher-order thinking skills, provide reinforcement of facts and allow students to define their own path.
History of the World, Oregon Trail, Timeliner, American History Series
Social Studies Software

18. Software Evaluation Evaluate for appropriateness
Review the accuracy of the content for its validity-most important area
Consider its relevance to the curriculum standards and goals
Consider the technical support and documentation the software offers
Look at the ability or academic level
How well does it present itself and how well it works-user-friendliness
Obtain student feedback
Software Evaluation