This lesson introduced us to software support tools. Software support tools are additional materials that aid teachers and students in the classroom. Each tool has its own set of purposes and benefits. A software support tool offers benefits of improved efficiency and productivity, improved appearance of products, better accuracy and timeliness of imformation, and support for interaction and sharing to teachers and students. iSTE Standard 5: Designer Indicator: 5c relates to this lesson. Explore and apply instructional design principles to create innovative digital learning environments that engage and support learning.

Tool 1: Materials Generators

Tool 2: Data Collection and Analysis Tools

Tool 3: Graphic Tools

Tool 4: Planning and Organizing Tools

Tool 5: Research and Reference Tools

Tool 6: Content- area Tools