The document discusses types of instructional software used in classrooms, including applications, drill-and-practice software, tutorials, simulations, instructional games, problem-solving software, multimedia programs, and teacher utilities. It provides examples and definitions of each type as well as their features and how they can be used to support learning.

1. TECH3008 Introduction to Educational Technology Dr. Alaa Sadik Instructional & Learning Technologies Department www.alaasadik.net [email_address]

2. TECH3008 Introduction to Educational Technology Presentation Four: Computers & Multimedia

3. Computer Applications on The Classroom: Taxonomy of Software Types

4. Types of Software

7. Types of Instructional Software MS Excel Excel one of the most popular spreadsheet programs that can used to teach management processes and enhance problem-solving and thinking skills in mathematics and science. 1. Applications

10. Types of Instructional Software 2. Drill and Practice Master the Facts Multiplication: This program was created in response to teachers to use in their classrooms to teach multiplication. Students using Master the Facts Multiplication for as little as ten minutes a day to practice multiplication skills may demonstrate marked improvement in multiplication skills on quizzes and tests..

13. Types of Instructional Software 3. Tutorials Food Hygiene This tutorial is designed to teach students at a school of medicine a complete course on food hygiene which concerns food and the prevention of illness and maintenance of health. Uses well-prepared text supported by pictures, audio and video clips.

15. Types of Instructional Software 4. Simulations Infinite Physics Simulator Infinite physics simulator has a large collection of objects useful for optics simulation including mirrors, prisms, lenses and other transparent objects.

16. Types of Instructional Software 4. Simulations Curvilinear Friendly design, users do not need to get trained to operate these tools. Using buttons, textboxes and slide bars learners can run or stop the experiment and change the parameters of the phenomena.

17. Types of Instructional Software 5. Instructional Games Save the Math Apples Help the monkey save the apples ! Click on the basket with the number to give the answer . Keep clicking the basket to add numbers to your answer .

19. Types of Instructional Software 5. Instructional Games Jungle Jim and the Donga Dinga Drums This interactive game encourages kids to play with numbers and multiplication concept and win points as long as he/she hits the right number.

21. Types of Instructional Software 6. Problem-Solving StressAlyzer This program provides students with many problems in Mechanics of Materials to solve. Students get immediate feedback on whether they solve each problem correctly, and they are offered randomly generated versions of similar problems until they can be solved correctly.

22. Types of Instructional Software MS Excel Excel one of the most popular spreadsheet programs that can used to teach management processes and enhance problem-solving and thinking skills in mathematics and science. 6. Problem-Solving

24. Types of Instructional Software 7. Multimedia Scholar’s Desktop. This program provides a series of modules for teaching, using a combination of media. Students can visit many museums around the world and explore many environments as they visit it.

25. Types of Instructional Software 7. Multimedia MS Photo Story This authoring tool allows students to create their own digital stories using text, audio and pictures and export their projects into a digital movie.

27. Types of Instructional Software 8. Teacher Utilities Head Master Specifically designed for teachers. HeadMaster can handle grading, reporting, and scheduling. From administration to accounting to registrar duties, HeadMaster's flexible, customizable interface provides a complete solution for your school's office.

29. Multimedia Types of Media text, image & audio

30. Multimedia Types of Media Text (words, numbers, signs, symbols, equations, etc.) The ear consists of three basic parts the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each part of the ear serves a specific purpose in the task of detecting and interpreting sound. ……………………………… ……………………………… ………………………………

31. Multimedia Types of Media Audio (human voice, sound effects, etc.) The human ear consists of ...

32. Multimedia Types of Media Still Image (drawing, graph, photo, map, etc.)

33. Multimedia Types of Media Motion Image (video, animation, etc.)

34. Multimedia Types of Media Motion Image (video, animation, etc.)

35. The ear consists of three basic parts the outer ear, the middle ear, and the inner ear. Each part of the ear serves a specific purpose in the task of detecting and interpreting sound. The Human Ear Next Previous Main Menu Multimedia

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