Overview+of+Available+Secondary+Software

=Overview of Secondary Software=

ArcGIS** //ArcGIS// is the name of a group of [|geographic information system] software product lines produced by [|ESRI]. At the desktop GIS level, ArcGIS can include: [|ArcReader], which allows one to view and query maps created with the other Arc products; [|ArcView], which allows one to view spatial data, create [|maps], and perform basic spatial analysis; [|ArcEditor] which includes all the functionality of ArcView, includes more advanced tools for manipulation of shapefiles and [|geodatabases]; or [|ArcInfo] the most advanced version of ArcGIS, which includes added capabilities for data manipulation, editing, and analysis.
 * [[image:all_arcgis_color_gif.gif width="120" height="60"]]

//Graph Master// is a great tool to teach students to analyze data, interpret results, and solve problems. After collecting and entering data, students select the variables, scale, and graph type appropriate for their data. Theprogram’s filter, sort, and compare features help students analyze data in different ways. // Graph Master  //  also includes a built-in notebook where students can record observations, conclusions, and answers to problems.
 * Graph Master**



Tech4Learning has many programs to help student be engaged, creative and to share their projects with others. At the secondary level there are three software titles that are currently being used. These include **Frames**, **ImageBlender** and **WebBlender**.

//Frames// is the perfect storytelling tool. Use Frames to share your ideas through stop-motion and clay animation, time lapse, and digital storytelling. Creating animated movies and digital stories engages students in the curriculum, encourages problem-solving, and provides a means to collaborate and communicate ideas.
 * Frames**

media type="file" key="Crystal Timelapse.mov"

media type="file" key="Life is not a Picnic.mov"



//ImageBlender// is a powerful image editor that anyone can use. All of the effects and tool option are easily accessible to keep you from having to hunt for just the right options. ImageBlender gives you the control you need to get your images looking just the way you imagine them. The unlimited possibilities in ImageBlender make it fun and easy to edit images and create new art.
 * Image Blender**

//WebBlender// makes creating interactive presentations and web sites easy and fun. Produce rich sites with text, graphics, movies, Flash animations, and hyperlinks to share school reports, field trips, and photo essays. An online media library, podcast and table objects, and buttons you can customize make creating web sites easier than ever before.
 * WebBlender**

//MapMaker's Toolkit// offers an easy way to select, customize,and print world, continent, country, and state maps. This flexible tool includes a vast library of world, continent, country, and state maps. Students can choose which physical and political features to display on a map with a click of the mouse. They can further customize their maps with easy-to-use drawing tools and hundreds of map symbols. Finally, students can publish their creations in print or on the Internet!
 * MapMaker's Toolkit**

//Timeliner// make timelines easy to create, illustrate, and print. Simply enter events and dates, and the software organizes the events into chronological order. Print your time lines in any size to display student work and decorate your classroom. This software can be used in multiple curricular areas: // Language Arts:  //  Present events from literature to demonstrate reading comprehension. // Math:  //  Create bar graphs to illustrate distance, scale, and proportion. // Science:  //  Illustrate time, size, weight, distance, and temperature using custom time lines. // Social Studies  //  : Display historical events, historical figures, and cultural advances.
 * Timeliner**

// Understanding Math  //  is a computer assisted interactive learning program for grades 4-10. It offers a sound constructivist approach to interactive learning and provides follow-up activities to help the teacher make connections with classroom instruction. Program design eliminates student guessing and focuses on conceptual development instead of rote memory of skills. An accompanying teacher utility makes tracking student progress possible. This software can be used to individualize instruction, or it can be used with an entire class. // Understanding Math  //  supports the Virginia Beach objectives as well as the Virginia Standards of Learning. This software is available in all middle schools and high schools. // [|www.neufeldmath.com] // //CyberEd// is a software program that enables students to work with the areas of Earth Science, Life Science and Physical Science. Students can make their way through various lessons and applications and finsh with a test to measure their understanding. This is available in all Middle Schools.
 * Understanding Math**
 * CyberEd**

//Photo Story// is a free application that allows users to create a show and tell presentation from their digital photos. The software allows adding narration, effects, transitions and background music on photos to create a Windows Media Video movie file with pan and zoom effects. Once a photo story has been made it can be played on Windows Media Player or burned to a DVD or CD.
 * PhotoStory**

Movie Maker** //Movie Maker// is video creating/editing software included in Microsoft Windows. It contains features such as effects, transitions, titles/credits, audio track, and timeline narration. Photos, videos and text can be uploaded to Movie Maker and put togethr to create a movie that can be played on Windows Media Player or burned to a CD.
 * [[image:movie-maker-icon.jpg width="126" height="126"]]

//Inspiration// is a powerful software that can create concept maps, plan web pages, outline papers, brainstorm and develop multimedia projects.
 * Inspiration**