Computers in ACE classrooms are mostly used in these ways:
- a support tool - word processing writing
- Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) programs
- teaching learning other non-CALL programs
- graphics (eg Corel Draw)
- databases (eg Access)
- spreadsheets (eg Excel)
- desktop publishing (eg Pagemaker)
- encyclopedia programs (eg Encarta)
- internet access
- world wide web "surfing" and searching
- online course materials
- student publishing
- "real time" communication (eg MOOing)
