1. Exploratory and Reference Software

2. 2 Categories of Software Reinforcement (Drill & Practice Software) Interactive Books (Talking Stories) Content-free Software Exploratory Software Reference Software Assessment Software Access Tools / Software

3. 3 Exploratory Software Puts students in real life settings Simulations require user to face challenges, make decisions and solve problems Benefits  Students can freely explore modelled environment without the constraints of real world

4. 4 Exploratory Software Examples include:  Crystal Rainforest  Lego Creator  Oregon Trail  Sim Town  Smart Alex  Where in the world is Carmen San Diego?

5. 5 Reference Software Presents a wide range of information in a multimedia format Usually includes encyclopaedias, atlases, subject specific information Benefits  Students more likely to retain information that is presented in a variety of media

6. 6 Reference Software Examples include:  ISL Dictionary  Sign Away  Encarta 2000 Reference Suite  Eyewitness Encyclopedia of Science  Kingfisher Micropedia  Oxford Talking Infant Atlas