Chapter 6

Chapter 6 deals with Academic Software and teachers can use this to improve their classroom. Academic software includes authoring systems, desktop publishing, graphics, reference, tutorials and drill-and-practice, educational games, simulations, special needs, and integrated learning systems. One of the simulation software mentioned was something that I used back in elementary school and that was The Oregon Trail. This game helps with problem solving, decision making, critical thinking, and content. I think that academic software is a great way to get all students involved in the classroom. There are many different types of software that teachers can use in all subject areas. As future teachers, I think it is vital that we use some type of software in our future classroom.