Don’t assume, modern teachers must have some educational software as teaching equipment for the new school year. The back-to-basics trend continues this year as publishers unveil a number of programs that teach core math, science, and literacy skills. These new curriculum offerings often include assessment tools to help educators meet the strict reporting requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act, and a number of publishers have developed specific products that use technology to assess student learning.

In addition, all members of the school community can stay involved with those Web-based collaboration tools. In a nutshell, educational software makes the learning process easy, and the back-to-school season is the preferred time for all teachers to get these software essentials with savings. Before you head off to Amazon: Back to School: Software, take a gander at our recommended software and apps for teachers this fall.

Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshopelwin/
Photoshop Elements allows users to edit and organize digital photos and share images easily. Go to capture the special memories in life and create beautiful works of art.

Blackboard Academic Suite
http://www.blackboard.com/products/Academic_Suite/index
The latest versions of the Blackboard Learning System and Blackboard Community Portal System offer improved content management and sharing, intuitive assessment generation, and simplified portal content development.

Wondershare Rapid E-Learning Suite 5
http://www.sameshow.com/e-learning-suite.html
Rapid E-Learning Suite combines an array of smart yet easy-to-use tools for users with basic desktop application knowledge to create highly interactive learning content. Reduce your development time and cost!

Cisco WebEx Communications
http://www.webex.com/
Schools and districts can host online events with streaming media, Flash content, 3-D animation, and live video using WebEx Event Center.

Quicken 2008 Deluxe
http://quicken.intuit.com/personal-finance/deluxe-money-management.jsp
Quicken Deluxe 2008 replaces the old-school concept of “personal money management” with a smarter way to keep track of your money and set longer-term savings.