Academic software - Coursework Example

Running Head: ACADEMIC SOFTWARE Academic Software [School] Academic software Inspiration software is learning software used for Grades 6 – 12 that is advertised by its makers as a great way to learn whilst having fun (“Inspiration Supports Student Success across the Curriculum,” 2011). According to “BENEFITS | Educational Software” (2011) learning software learning and fun go hand in hand and this motivates students to progress better in school. In this paper we specifically highlight the benefits of Inspiration software to both teachers and students.

Inspiration provides teacher with lesson plan books and visual learning tools. The lesson plan books give teachers practical ideas and step-by-step directions on how to engage students in activities that inspire creativity, thinking and learning. Teachers are also provided with examples of templates and diagrams that they can use to develop students’ cognitive abilities in a wide-range of subjects and topics. Teachers are therefore able to be more effective with regards to transferring knowledge to their students.

Furthermore, by supporting visual learning Inspiration software caters for students with learning challenges such as autism, dyslexia, visual or auditory processing disorders and so on. On the other hand, the students benefit from the ability to visualize and develop their ideas using visual maps, and to communicate these ideas with their teachers or fellow students. One challenge that many students face is visualizing what the teacher is explaining especially if it is a new concept, but with Inspiration the students can see what the teacher is explaining for example in courses such as Biology or Chemistry.

With regards to communication, Inspiration’s Presentation Manager has got diagram, map and outline views which students can use to demonstrate their understanding and knowledge clearly. References BENEFITS | Educational Software. (2011, July 23). Educational software. Retrieved July 23, 2011, from http://www.scet.co.uk/benefits.html Inspiration Supports Student Success across the Curriculum. (2011, July 23). Inspiration.com. Retrieved July 23, 2011, from http://www.inspiration.com/Inspiration/Detail