Software for Instruction
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- Precursors
- Computer-related/controlled systems have replaced most of these
- Office Software Suites (see
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_software)
- Applications commonly used to improve office productivity
Word processors, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, database software, ...
- Inexpensive, easy to use packages that come with many computers
- Skill is use necessary for future careers of many students
- Enhance productivity
- Can weaken skills they support
- Test generators
- Word processing
- Randomize question order
- Generate/randomize question content
- On-line testing
- Handout production
- Presentation production
- Foils and slides
color vs. black and white
- Movies
- Powerpoint and web presentations
- Dynamic, interactive presentations
- Digital Cameras, webcams
- Data management
- Spreadsheets, databases, dedicated software
- Course management
- Laboratory automation and simulation
- Video conferencing
- The web
Seamless integration of everything