Educational software can be used in many different ways. As mentioned above, the Instructional Technology Department provides guidance on selecting and purchasing software. The district is affiliated with several software providers that sell the software to the district at discounts. The software packages listed below were the top sellers in 1994-95. The Instructional Technology Department is also involved in implementing technology-based projects in the district.
Many projects are already in place and others are planned for the coming school year.
Exhibit 9-15 lists major projects in place since 1993. Several of these projects have been extended through the current school year. Study archeology, hieroglyphics, and Mayan civilization using internet. Bring K-12 Internet resources to the classroom. The availability of the demo stations saves instructors valuable time and money by allowing them to use instructional software before purchasing.