Local area networks
Computers connected locally to each other, to a file server and to peripherals, such as printers, enabling flexible communication between computers.
Electronic mail and wide area networks
Computer-based sending and receiving of electronic messages either locally, or world wide through any of the various wide area networks, such as the internet. Includes mail reflectors: listservs and newsgroups.
Artificial intelligence, virtual reality and robotics
The use of computers to simulate human (or other) intelligence, perception, and behavior.
Publishing (desktop and web) and graPhics
Computers and high-resolution printers used to produce publishing quality print media and hypertext, including high quality visual images.
Integrated software (word processing, data management, spreadsheets, charts)
Computer applications designed to create printed materials; to store, organize and retrieve information; to analyze numerical tables, and to present quantitative information graphically.
iNteractive video and audio and hypermedia
Computers connected to visual and auditory information databases, including web-based data, and organized for effective learning by students.
Grade and test management (teacher utilities)
Computers used to assist teachers in aspects of instruction, especially learning assessment.
Specialized subject matter specific software
In addition to the seven general areas of computer-based instructional technology, each subject matter or grade level has a wide range of software which has been specifically designed for it.