During the early 1980s, educators began to perceive the importance of computer as productivity tools. The growing popularity of word processing, databases spreadsheets, graphics programs, and desktop publishing were enabling businesses to become more productive. So students in classroom began using word processing, graphics packages, and desktop publishing programs. This tool conception pervaded computer uses, according to a 1993 study by Hadley and Sheingold, which showed that well informed teachers were extensively using text processing tools word processors), and analytic and information tools(especially databases and some spreadsheet use), and graphics tools (paint programs and desktop publishing), along with instructional software (including problem solving programs along with drill-and-practice and tutorials).