After reading this chapter and completing the learning activities for it, you should be able to:
- Use correct terminology to identify features and capabilities of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tool programs.
- Identify productivity applications for software tools that educators would find valuable to make their work more efficient and productive.
- Describe specific kinds of teaching and learning tasks for both teachers and students that each kind of tool can support.
- Develop instructional activities that integrate the functions and capabilities of the software tools.
