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Educational Software : The Tools That Teach

One distinct category of educational software is what is known as tools. There are several classifications of educational software tools, including instructional tools, reference tools, and communication tools. In a sense, all software is designed to be a tool. Here we focus on the tools that teach.


Educational Software : Instructional Tools

These are educational software packages that are enabling for the student toward some particular learning task. More and more frequently, this kind of educational software is applied toward learning how to use professional software. Instructional educational software tools - these kinds of tools are now commonly incorporated within most commonly used professional applications. But third party products also abound, and many are better than the instructional that comes with the product.


Educational Software : Reference Tools

Most modern reference materials are now accessible via educational software tools. Some, like stand-alone encyclopedias, are sold as disks. Some reference tools are available on the internet, either free or subscription based. This kind of educational software is invaluable as a professional resource, and enables important tasks such as fact checking to occur seamlessly. One good example is a spell checker, or online dictionary.


Educational Software : Communication Tools

These are educational software applications that assist in the communication and presentation of ideas. Both educators and students can benefit from tools like PowerPoint, Flash, QuickTime, and many others, to present images and sound. More sophisticated educational software communication tools include web page creators, recording software, voice over internet protocol software, automated spell/grammar checking, etc.

Most computer users are oblivious to the number of educational software tools they use, because they are embedded in the tasks they take for granted. User friendly software almost always means educational software built-in.


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