Software Applications Programs

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Software Applications:
Browser

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Short for Web browser, it is an application program that allows users to "browse", display, and navigate through the information on the World Wide Web. Browsers display grapics and text.

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Software Applications:
Computer Assisted Instruction (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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Software Applications:
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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Software Applications:
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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Software Applications:
Desktop Publishing

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

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Software Applications:
Drill and Practice

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

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Software Applications:
Email

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Electronic correspondence used tas 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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Software Applications:
Groupware (aka 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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Software Applications:
Multimedia

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

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Software Applications:
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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Software Applications:
Simulation

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Software that creates a lifelike but artificial enviornment with risks and complications removed.

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Software Applications:
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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Software Applications:
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.

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Software Applications:
Word Processing

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Software designed to make the computer a useful electronic writing tool that edits, stores, and prints documents.