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Chapter 6 Academic Software Michelle Ingram ETEC 562
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Academic Software Assists and supports teaching and learning Review and select carefully
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Authoring Systems Creates customized software to fit students’ needs 2 Types: 1.Hypermedia Authoring Systems 2.Web Authoring Systems
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Hypermedia Authoring System Students make “hyperjumps” in the content Resembles the way people think Reaches and engages learners
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Web Authoring Systems Translates input into HTML Creates web pages Students click on hyperlinks for information
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Desktop Publishing Produces professional looking hard-copy materials Expert computer skills are not needed Useful for teachers and students
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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
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Graphic Software
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Reference Software Digital versions of reference materials Interactive Usually on CD
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Tutorials and Drill-and-Practice Software 2 Types of Tutorials: 1.Linear 2.Use a hypermedia approach Drill and Practice or “Drill-and-Kill”
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Educational Games Presents and reviews material in a game format Instructional element must be evident Several categories
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Simulations Situation is presented in virtual format Discovery learning Simulation interacts to learners
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Special Needs Software Designed for learners with physical or learning impairments QuickLink-Pen Elite
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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
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Academic Software Evaluation Rubric Use this rubric to evaluate software Use rubric before purchasing software
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