The document defines and provides examples of 8 types of instructional software: 1. Applications such as MS Excel that teach skills and enhance problem solving. 2. Drill and practice software that reinforce skills through repetition like math fact programs. 3. Tutorials that guide learners through new material with pre/post tests like language lessons. 4. Simulations that model real or imagined systems to teach processes through experimentation like physics simulators. 5. Instructional games that motivate learning through challenges and competition like math games. 6. Problem-solving software that develop thinking through open-ended problems like mechanics problem sets. 7. Multimedia programs that engage multiple senses using text, images, video

1. Types of Instructional Software Dr. Alaa Sadik Instructional & Learning Technologies Department www.alaasadik.net [email_address]

4. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

7. Types of Instructional Software Example 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..

10. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

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

13. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

15. Types of Instructional Software Example 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 .

16. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

18. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

19. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

21. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

22. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.

24. Types of Instructional Software Example 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.