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Application Software
Or application programs allow users to perform specific tasks like
writing documents, making project presentations, video recording and
many others.
Types of Software Applications Used in Schools
Instructional Software are intended to teach skills or information
through demonstrations, example, explanations, or problem solving.
(e.g. tutorials, drill – and – practice programs, simulations, instructional
games, problem solving and special needs software.
Productivity Software is designed to help teachers and students in
creating their reports, computing of grades, communicating developing
of materials and keeping records effectively and efficiently. (e.g. Word
processing, spreadsheet, presentation graphics, graphics and multimedia
software, database, personal information management and software
suites
