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Educational Software

Educational Software. An overview and application of the various uses of computer software in an educational context by Nathan Freel. Overview. Importance of Educational Software Administrative Software Academic Software. Importance of Educational Software.

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Educational Software

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  1. Educational Software An overview and application of the various uses of computer software in an educational context by Nathan Freel

  2. Overview Importance of Educational Software Administrative Software Academic Software

  3. Importance of Educational Software

  4. Importance of Computer Literacy • Today’s daily activities use more and more computers to simplify daily tasks • Computers are becoming increasingly powerful tools for the classroom, so teachers should be familiar with technology • Educators should have the knowledge and ability to use computers and technology efficiently in the classroom

  5. Choosing Good Software • The textbook and this webpage, http://www.businessknowhow.com/manage/software.htm, offer great criteria for selecting software, but these three guidelines are great for initial consideration: • Features—Does the software accomplish expected tasks? • Reliability/Support—Are there solutions for future issues? • Training—Is the interface easy to learn?

  6. Types of Software Licenses • Proprietary Software—software that can be purchased • Freeware and Open Source—software that is free to all • Shareware—software that allows users to “try out” software and gives users the option to purchase it or not • Site license—allows software on multiple machines

  7. NETS•T Standards • 1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity:Educational software is a powerful tool for designing great learning atmospheres, whether it’s simplifying management tasks or sparking interest in educational topics. • 2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments:More tests today are implementing technology to improve results. Software can create powerful opportunities for unique learning scenarios.

  8. NETS•T Standards • 3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning:Today’s technology allow teachers to communicate better, to track progress better, and to provide students with the tools necessary to learn effectively in and out of the classroom. • 4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility:Technology offers plenty of power, but teachers have an opportunity to demonstrate the proper use of software and teach basic online skills such as having “netiquette.”

  9. NETS•T Standards • 5. Engage in Professional Growth and LeadershipTechnology is constantly changing and evolving. Teachers are expected to stay up-to-date with current trends and implement technologies and make better and effective use of software.

  10. Administrative Software Productivity Software Integrated Productivity Packages Classroom Management Software

  11. Word Processing Software • Document preparation and editing: inserting/deleting text, text selection and enhancement, word wrap and formatting, spelling and grammar tools, copy, cut, paste, and undo • Desktop Publishing: “WYSIWYG” displays, Graphics and Clip Art, Tables and Columns, Autoformats, Word Art • Archiving and Printing

  12. Word Processing Software • Ready-Made Word-Processing Tools • Templates—quickly design new documents with set formats • Wizards—walk-throughs that help you get to an out-come • Macros—repetitive sequences that simplify work

  13. Word Processing Software • LibreOffice Writer • Apple Pages • Microsoft Word • Google Docs • WordPad

  14. Electronic Spreadsheets • Great for data manipulation: data organizers, budgets, grade trackers, and charts or diagrams • Power of Formulas, Functions, and What-If scenarios

  15. Electronic Spreadsheets • LibreOfficeCalc • Google Spreadsheets • Microsoft Office Excel • Apple iWork Numbers • Lotus 1-2-3

  16. Database Management Software • Organization: can be shared across a school network • Sorting: arrange records (information) in nearly any way • Querying: search for records that match certain conditions • Reports: make presentable charts or diagrams of records

  17. Database Management Software • Microsoft Office Access • OpenOffice.org Base • Oracle

  18. Presentation Software • Displays multimedia (pictures, videos, websites, etc.) • Great templates create appealing slideshows • Printing options create convenient handouts • Animations and transitions add interest to presentations • Display options can give the presenter view to his notes

  19. Presentation Software • OpenOffice Impress • Microsoft PowerPoint • Prezi • Google Docs • Apple Keynote

  20. Email Software • Microsoft Office Outlook • IBM Lotus Notes • Thunderbird • Apple Mail • Gmail • Yahoo! Mail

  21. Integrated Productivity Software • Simplicity—a similar interface and shared features along with an all-in-one installer reduce some software hassles • Cost-effectiveness—often cheaper when purchased as a package, as opposed to buying each program individually • Less training required

  22. Integrated Productivity Packages • Google Docs • Microsoft Office • iWork

  23. Classroom Management Software • Assessment Software • Classroom Management Software • Curriculum Management Software • District Management Software • Grading Software

  24. Academic Software

  25. Desktop Publishing • Adobe InDesign • Microsoft Publisher • Pages

  26. Graphics Software • Photo Editing (Rasterized) software—edit and touch up photos by manipulating individual pixels • Illustration (Vector) Software—uses linear shapes to create pictures that can be expanded to an infinite size • Imaging Software—Edits pictures that have been scanned • Optical Character Recognition (OCR) converts a picture of text into actual text characters

  27. Graphics Software • Paint • Adobe Illustrator • Adobe Photoshop • Inkscape • Microsoft Office Document Imaging • SimpleOCR

  28. Multimedia Software • Audacity • Windows Movie Maker • iMovie • Garageband • iTunes • Quicktime • VLC

  29. Reference Software • Microsoft Encarta • World Book Encyclopedia • Google Earth • Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate • WhiteSmoke • Stellarium

  30. Authoring Software • Microsoft FrontPage • Adobe Dreamweaver

  31. Games Software • Tutorials Software—usually used when presenting new material or just learning new concepts • Drill-and-Practice Software—reinforces previously presented content • Educational Games—Present and review instructional content

  32. Games Software • Mathblaster • Reader Rabbit • ClueFinders • KidPix • Zoombinis

  33. Other Types of Software • Simulations • Special Needs Software • Integrated Learning Systems (like integrated productivity packages) • Problem-solving software • Brainstorming/Concept-Mapping software • Academic Databases: online collections of reliable resources • Content-specific software

  34. Conclusion • As educators, it’s important to utilize the various software programs and what their intended purposes are for • Administrative Software is great for professional work and managing the classroom, especially with productivity software • Other repurposed or specifically designed software allows students and teachers to accomplish specific tasks with much flexibility and many options to choose from

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