Understanding the Different Types of Application Software Software that runs on an older computer probably will not work on newer machines. This is particularly important with instructional software that is used by many teachers. Applications contain the electronic instructions that let the user accomplish specific tasks. Administrative software programs perform a wide variety of functions, including maintaining student, staff, and financial records, scheduling students, determining bus routes, and inventorying and checking out library books. There are utility software programs that help you manage, recover, and back up your files.
Spreadsheet programs have efficient and accurate methods of working with numbers.
These programs can be used to perform a wide variety of simple to complex calculations. They also offer charting and graphing capabilities. Data base programs use the largest and most complex structure for storing data. Instructional management programs are tools used by teachers to prepare for instruction and keep records. Some of these applications often used by teachers include gradebook programs or links to school, district, or state agency resources.