Software Applications

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Browser

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Short for Wed browser, it is an application program that allows users to "browsers," display, and navigate through the information on the World Wide Web. Browsers are capable of displaying both graphics and text. Mosaic was the first widely distributed browser, other common browsers include Netscape Navigator, Internet Exploer, Opera, mozilla, and Firefox.

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Computer Assisted Insrtuction (CAI)

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Instruction that utilizes a computer to present information to the student as a self-learning tool such as drill/practice and tutorial software.

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Computer graphics

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Software that produces all kinds of graphics, such as 3D animation, charts, and graphs; can be from the Internet, digital cameras, scanners, or from some software applications that include clipart within the program.

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Database

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Software that produces a collection of data organized according to some structure or purpose; can manipulate data in a large collection of files (the database), cross-referencing between files as needed.

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Desktop publishing

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Specialized software designed to combine text and graphics to produce high-quality output on a laser printer or typesetting machine.

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Drill and Practice

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Software that provides repetitive practice on skills previously taught through teacher-led instruction or tutorial software.

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Email

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Electronic correspondence used as a motivational tool for practicing reading and writing skills through activities such as E-Pals or Key Pals (similar to penpals).

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Groupware(also known as collaborative software)

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Software that allows two or more networked users to work on the same document at the same time.

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Multimedia

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Software that combines multiple types of media such as text, graphics, sounds, animations, and video into an intergrated product.

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Productivity tools

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Software that increases classroom teacher's effectiveness; for example, grade book programs, puzzle makers, drill sheet generators, and test generators.

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Simulation

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Software that creates a lifelike but artifical environment with risks and complications removed.

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Spreadsheet

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Software based on the traditional accounting worksheet that has rows and columns that can be used to present, analyze, and compile data.

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Tutorial

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Instructional software that presents new information or skills in a series of steps that progress through levels of difficulty and understanding.