Types of

Software Tools
Material
Generators

Definition
Used for making
web designs,
documents, etc.
Instructors and
learners can use
this to make
instructional
material papers
online.

Testing and
grading tools

Teachers can use

this to get and
keep track of
assessment info to
look at student
progress.

Graphic tools

Teachers/students
can create
documents for
visual data uses.

Planning and
organizing tools

Teachers/learners
can use this to
organize their
thoughts for
activities,
schedules, etc.

Research and
reference tools

Can help students

look up topics
assigned from
teachers, as well
as help with
spelling and words
to use.
This software
focuses on
certain/specific
areas such as
reading, science,
math, social
studies, etc.
These software
support tools help
with getting and
processing data
for feedback.

Content-area tools

Data collection
and analysis

Examples
-Web design
software
JEP Generators
-Desktop
publishing
software
-Graphic
document makers
-PDF and forms
makers
-Electronic
gradebooks
(powerschool)
-Test/rubric
generators
-Computer-based
testing systems
-Draw/paint
programs
-Image editing
software
-Media collections
-Charting and
graphic tools
-Outlining and
concept-mapping
software
-Lesson planning
software
-Calendars, timemanagement
-Online
encyclopedias
-Digital atlases
and mapping tools
-Digital
dictionaries and
thesaurus
-MIDI tools: music
editors and
synthesizes
-CAD systems
-Reading tools
-Online language
translators
-Database
software
-Online survey
software
-Statistical
packages
-Student response
systems