I think that the three software tools, word-processing, spreadsheet and presentation are very handy and important to own.  These three programs makes everyone’s lives easier.  To me, when I first learned about Microsoft Spreadsheet and Presentation and even Microsoft Word, I was overwhelmed.  But after being in the classroom that I student teach in, I see that these tools are used on a daily basis and it helps the teachers tremendously.  Firstly, they write the homework on Powerpoint.  They use certain fonts to help the students see better and the way it is designed helps the students copy the homework clearly and correctly.  Secondly, many times when the teachers are trying to explain certain things, they will use a word processing software and this again helps gain the students attention as well as helps them grasp the material.  Being that our smartboard has only been working for a few days, I have not seen much else be done with the software tools being discussed in the textbook.  However, when I become a teacher, I plan on using all three of these software tools fairly often, especially Powerpoint.  Powerpoint I believe is a great way to have students interested in what is being taught because of all the effects and pictures that can be used. 

                I also think it is extremely important for students to be taught how to use these tools.  If students are taught how to use them at a young age, it will become routine for them and they will hopefully become more proficient in these areas.  These tools mostly only help students and I believe that if they are taught how to use these tools, it will help their schooling and education.