Academic software

The role of academic software in the classroom could be considered a crucial component of the classroom in the 21st century.  In order to "hook" students and make them feel like what they are learning in their studies is relevant and necessary then technology has to be integrated into each lesson.  

One technology that allows teachers and students alike to implement academic software in the classroom is desktop publishing software.  The use of desktop publishing software is numerous and varied.  Some of the activities that can be done on desktop publishing according to "Teaching and Learning with Technology" are customized student worksheets and transparencies, posters, newsletters, certificates, flash cards, cards and letters, room banners, and yearbooks.  

In my opinion, one of the best uses of desktop publishing software would be the ability to create class websites.