Academic Software By Sheena Varghese and Kim Dalton

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Academic SoftwareBy Sheena Varghese and Kim
Dalton
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What is Academic Software

• Software designed to assist and support both the
  learners and educators in teaching and learning.
• There are many different types of academic
  software available for teachers and students to
  enhance the learning process.

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Types of Software

• Authoring Systems
• Desktop Publishing
• Graphics
• Reference
• Tutorials and Drill and Practice
• Educational games
• Simulations
• Special Needs
• Integrated Learning Systems

• Examples
• Authoring Systems hyper-studio
• Desktop Publishing Microsoft publisher
• Graphics Clip art, and paint programs.
• Reference Encarta, Dictionary.
• Tutorials and drills Interactive Assignments.
• Games The Magic school Bus
• Simulations The Oregon Trail
• Special needs E-book
• ILS Hardware / Software combinations equipment
  and programs.

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Application Of academic Software

• The Software is a supplement to teachers
  instruction.
• It is used to enhance student learning process.
• Because theres a variety of software available,
  It is easier to identify the needs of the
  students.

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Exam question?

• Describe Academic Software and its applications
  in the classroom? Give examples?

Academic Software are programs that is used to
enhance student learning process and its
Application would be to assist the teacher as
well as the student in the academic process.