Other Software & Programs

This page explores programs that the Learning Coach or student may use in schooling, but are not considered part of Agora's instructional offerings. This includes word processing software such as Microsoft Word and presentation software such as PowerPoint.

Students will always be provided with any programs necessary for their schooling. As the Learning Coach, you will want to be familiar with these programs along with others that may help in the student's education.

Microsoft Word - Word processing program that can be used to create text documents. Students may use this to write reports and papers.

Excel - Spreadsheet program used to record and manipulate data. While Excel has more limited uses than Word (typically for Science and Math), you should still be familiar with it.

PowerPoint - Presentation software used to display work and share information. Usually used by teachers for lessons during live instruction, students may be asked to use this program to present a report or show results of their work.

Outlook - This program handles the reading and creation of email. For students, many of their communications are handled by programs such as the Online School (OLS).

Adobe Acrobat - Program used to read and create .pdf files. These files are a specific format that is used for consistency and the ability to be read by almost any device, regardless of what program was used. Students are rarely called upon to create .pdf files, but many of the documents sent by the school are in this format.

Web Browsers - See the section below for information on different web browsers used at Agora.

(More information coming soon...)

While students are free to use any browser they'd like, it's important to remember that some are not always compatible with programs used at Agora. If a specific browser is recommended, it's always best to use it. If you find that your browser is running slow or not loading certain pages, you can try clearing your cache to speed it up. Information on how to do so can be found HERE.

Chrome - Browser provided by Google. Ranks high for compatibility and simplicity.

Firefox - Independent browser not owned by any company. Highly customizable.

Edge - Browser provided by Microsoft and is usually the default in Windows.

Safari - Browser provided by Apple for Mac users.

Explanation of functions in Microsoft programs by Investintech.

Comparison of Microsoft Office products and programs from Goskills.

Detailed comparisons of web browsers from PCMag.